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.
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Slack enhances user experience with new AI capabilities
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai agents
Slack introduces advanced AI features to streamline customer engagement and productivity, including a personalised TLDR, channels recap, and boosted search function, during its 10 years anniversary.
Visa's AI averts fraud worth $273m in New Zealand banks
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Visa uses AI to help New Zealand financial institutions prevent $273m in fraud, marking a three-fold increase from 2021 and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in financial security.
Sekuro first to offer Zero Trust Strategy on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Cybersecurity provider, Sekuro, offers its innovative Zero Trust Strategy services on AWS Marketplace, making it the first firm to do so in collaboration with CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta.
Hygraph research finds existing CMS stunting organisational growth
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ecm
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martech
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cms
New research from CMS provider, Hygraph, reveals that the inefficiency of current Content Management Systems hinders 84% of firms from fully exploiting content and data, according to the 'Future of Content' report.
AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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research
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telecom
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ai adoption
Research shows AI adoption surging in the telecoms sector, with 58% of UK, US, and European telecom buyers intending to incorporate AI into their products.
Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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samsung
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awards
Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.
UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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payment technologies
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energy efficient
With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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edr
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ai
The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
Fivetran assists Deliveroo for improved engineering efficiency & cost savings
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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hcm
Fivetran's automated data integration platform aids Deliveroo in centralising data, leading to enhanced engineering efficiency, speedier decision-making, and significant cost savings.
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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collaboration
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conservation
Japanese satellite firm Synspective and Fujitsu Vietnam collaborate to bolster Vietnam's disaster defences and to advance socio-economic growth with space tech.
Action1 unveils 'Patching That Just Works' for superior network security
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Action1 Corporation unveils 'Patching That Just Works', an updated platform feature striving for a 99% success rate in patch deployment, responding to user feedback for a reliable, user-centric solution.
Quadient's AR & AP solutions secure Tech Partner-Plus status from Sage
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Quadient's AR and AP solutions have garnered Tech Partner-Plus status from financial software specialists, Sage, providing SMEs with AI and machine-learning capabilities to boost financial operations.
Medallia launches Agile Research for advanced market insights
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Medallia, Inc. unveils Medallia Agile Research, an advanced self-service market research tool integrated into its Experience Cloud, aimed at enabling fast, comprehensive surveys and data collection while preserving the integrity of an organisation's data history.
Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Tech Mahindra rolls out Sunrise, a digital MVNE platform for Switzerland's largest privately-owned operator, reducing telco onboarding time by 70% via digitalisation.
Rising threats to operational tech & IoT networks, warns Nozomi
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Network case anomalies surge 19%, marking a rising and sophisticated threat to operational technology and IoT environments, with manufacturing vulnerabilities rocketing 230%, warns Nozomi Networks Labs.
Kerzner Group launches Unily's iKonnect app for enhanced staff communication
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Kerzner Group has unveiled iKonnect, Unily's new mobile-first app, revolutionising internal communications for the 70% of its 15,000-strong workforce who are frontline employees without regular access to computers.
Westcon-Comstor's 3D Lab garners $25m in new business within a year
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
In its first year, Westcon-Comstor's 3D Lab, a cybersecurity solutions virtual testing platform, has drawn over 1,500 users and yielded over $25m in fresh business for partners.
Checkmarx launches faster, more accurate app security solution
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
Checkmarx unveils its next-generation SAST solution, touted to transform enterprise application security with 90% faster app scans and up to 80% reduction in false positives.
News Corp Australia partners with Outbrain to refine digital content discovery
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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content creation
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discovery
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creative technologies
News Corp Australia pens a notable multi-year deal with technology platform Outbrain to enhance content discovery and revenue optimisation on its digital properties.