About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
Stories by Catherine - Page 418
New Zealand named champion of fibre connectivity
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.
Microsoft's Imagine Cup unleashes student innovation
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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edutech
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healthtech
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microsoft
The technological innovations of New Zealand tertiary students will be on display tonight in Auckland at Microsoft’s 2015 Imagine Cup event.
Top 5 ways to stay safe online during the Cricket World Cup
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cricket world cup
As the Cricket World Cup bowls over fans, learn the top 5 cyber-safety tips to dodge online threats, advises Trend Micro.
DevOps, the billion dollar strategy, goes mainstream
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
By 2016, DevOps will be a mainstream strategy employed by 25% of Global 2,000 organisations, and will no longer be niche.
The increasing need for cloud security solutions
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
With the threat landscape changing and the propensity for malicious attacks increasing, the role of security vendors and resellers is more important.
Samsung reigns supreme at MWC 2015
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has been recognised as the best new device launched during the Mobile World Congress 2015, which took place 2-5 March.
Tinder 'matches' with Rackspace as it continues global expansion
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Tinder swipes right on Rackspace's ObjectRocket to boost app performance, enhancing global matchmaking with cutting-edge DaaS solutions.
Printer market flourishes in digital-first world
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Printing isn’t dead yet, with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Production Print Tracker showing significant growth in the print market.
Cochlear goes digital with OpenText
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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management
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opentext
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partners
Cochlear harmonises global operations with OpenText's digital suite, enhancing efficiency and compliance in the hearing tech sector.
Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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fintech
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startups
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partners
Sydney's Stone and Chalk, set to be the epicentre for Aussie fintech, gears up for its grand opening with a new Chair and corporate allies.
Mindfull and Deloitte: Make the most of business intelligence
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Mindfull teams up with Deloitte to elevate Kiwi firms' performance with strategic business intelligence solutions.
Bespoke continues AWS training in APAC
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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it training
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Bespoke Training Services says it has seen rapid adoption of AWS training in ANZ, and to build on this it is expanding its portfolio of locations.
BDO brings real-time advisory service to New Zealand
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
BDO New Zealand is launching a nationwide roll-out of Xero add-on CrunchBoards, and says the real-time business advisory service is a game changer.
Lincoln University student creates 'invaluable' app
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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edutech
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software development
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personal computing devices
IT grad, Tao Zhou, has completed an internship at a plant breeding and research company where he developed an app to help staff carry out field work.
Australian premium Apple reseller brought out
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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resellers
MyMac, Australian based Apple reseller, will be acquired and rolled up with Monsta Industries, the Mac accessories wholesaler.
Vocus appoints new CEO for next phase of growth
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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jobs
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vocus group
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ceo
Vocus Communications has announced Maxine Elliott has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Vocus NZ, effective March 3 2015.
AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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mdm
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iam
AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
Game development and zombies: Capital E launches school programmes
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tv
Capital E Digital Studio is hosting two programmes for juniors and seniors taking place in this year’s April school holidays.
SimpliVity hones in on the ANZ region
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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simplivity
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partners
Morris says SimpliVity is currently focused on building strong relationships with partners and building the vendor's reputation in the ANZ region.
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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promapp
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mapp
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retail
Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.