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 424
Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Spark New Zealand reshuffles executive team, embracing a 'Digital First' ethos to spearhead market growth and innovation.
iPad Air Pro and new MacBook Air rumoured to be released early 2015
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
It’s been rumoured that a 12-inch MacBook Air and 12-inch iPad Air Plus/iPad Pro will launch this year, with added features and design details.
What CIOs can learn from the McDonald's EFTPOS crisis
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
McDonald's New Zealand experiences nationwide EFTPOS outage, customers left unable to pay electronically. Fix expected soon.
McDonald's NZ EFTPOS outage could cost thousands per hour
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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eftpos
Kim Bartlett, McDonald’s New Zealand communications manager, says they are currently working on a fix and don’t know how long it will take to be back.
Are holographic co-workers and embedded chips the way of the future?
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
NZ's MYOB projects a future with holographic teams and chip implants; urges businesses to adapt now for a data-driven 2040.
Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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encryption
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voip
Kim Dotcom heralds the arrival of MegaChat, a browser-based encrypted video chat, poising it as a Skype Killer with over 500k calls already made.
Extreme Networks empowers partners with PartnerLink app
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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partner programmes
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extreme networks
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mobility
Extreme Networks has released PartnerLink, a mobile application, to provide partners with access to sales tools and critical content.
IDC says vendors will drive growth in managed print services market
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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analyst report
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anz bank
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partners
According to IDC, the managed print services market in the Asia Pacific region will grow as vendors move into mid-market and offer value-add solutions.
Success for CIOs lies in business-IT convergence
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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open source
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productivity
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it spending
Axios Systems says in 2015 the CIO can be the number one executive to drive business innovation, but they will need to be aware of the challenges they.
Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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acer
Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.
Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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wearables
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physical security
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healthtech
StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.
Competition heats up for Netflix in ANZ
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix faces a heated battle for supremacy in ANZ as local giants like TVNZ, Spark, and Sky TV amp up their streaming game ahead of the global giant's launch.
Partnerships, not technology, key to success
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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partner programmes
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cisco
In order to still exist in 10 years, companies need to partner up and embrace change, says John Chambers, Cisco Systems CEO.
IT spending set to reach the trillions, with devices a big game changer
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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smartphones
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it spending
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analyst report
Worldwide IT spending on the rise and is set to be $3.8 trillion by 2015, according to Gartner, with the amount spent on devices forecast to be the mo.
Mobile Mentor partners with Telesign to boost mobile security offerings
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobile mentor
Mobile Mentor has brought on Telesign as a partner, adding mobile enabled two factor authentication (2FA) services to its portfolio for ANZ businesses.
Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apps
NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.
Spark customers to get free Lightbox for a year
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Spark currently has more than 600,000 home broadband customers, and each will have access to a free year-long Lightbox subscription.
Microsoft transforms Office 365 with Moodle integration
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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onenote
Microsoft Office 365 and Moodle partner Remote-Learner have announced the integration between Moodle and Microsoft Office 365.
OpenText acquires Actuate and expands portfolio
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
OpenText broadens its horizons with the acquisition of Actuate, promising deeper analytics and personalised insights for its customers.
Men dig hole in wall, steal $300,000 worth of iPhones
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a daring heist, three men tunneled into a Beijing warehouse, making off with iPhones worth $300,000, now facing arrest, police say.