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 67
UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
With approximately 9.25m individuals aged 16-64 out of the UK's workforce, businesses face a monumental talent deficit, driving companies to innovate in order to attract skilled employees.
Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.
Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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ai
In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ai
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productivity
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investment
Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
Vultr & Singtel team up to boost cloud GPU capacity in Asia
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vultr partners with Singapore’s Singtel to enhance NVIDIA GPU cloud capabilities in Southeast Asia, allowing greater access to AI infrastructure across several countries.
PagerDuty launches enterprise Incident Management plan in the Asia-Pacific
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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uc
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devops
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apm
PagerDuty has launched its enterprise Incident Management solution in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing reputational risks, and cutting costs for digital businesses.
FedEx unveils major upgrade to Shenzhen facility to boost trade
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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development
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trade
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upgrades
FedEx bolsters trade in Southern China with a major update to its Shenzhen facility, boosting import operations efficiency and enhancing the region's cross-border capabilities.
Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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it automation
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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benchmarking
AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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fintech
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american express
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money management
Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.
Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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saas
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vpns
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breach prevention
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.
Lifecycle Software earns TM Forums Open API Certification
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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uc
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paas
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devops
UK-based Lifecycle Software gains TM Forums Open API Certification for its Product Catalog and Ordering Management, boosting telecom service agility, reliability, and scalability.
ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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devops
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.
Unit4 unveils Smart Automation Services for business efficiency boost
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ai
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unit4
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analyst report
Unit4 has launched Smart Automation Services, a series of AI-driven services designed to boost business efficiency and evolve user experience by integrating with their ERP suite, ERPx.
Celonis & Sailfin Technologies launch AI-driven AR app suite
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
Celonis and Sailfin Technologies unveil AI-driven suite to optimise AR operations, promising enhanced cash flow, greater productivity, and potential million-dollar savings.
Gallagher selects HiBob for global workforce personnel management
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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hcm
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management
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productivity
Gallagher, a global security technology provider, has enlisted HiBob's advanced HR platform, Bob, to manage its 1,300-strong workforce, enhancing decision-making capabilities.