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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 10

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Persistent Systems unveils SASVA, enhancing enterprise AI capabilities
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cloud services
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ai
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productivity
Persistent Systems has shaken up the enterprise AI landscape with SASVA, a platform utilising machine learning to fast-track software releases and address technical debt.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
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siem
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testing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.
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Ataccama leads in Gartner's Augmented Data Quality Solutions quadrant
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ai
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data classification
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data management
AI data management firm Ataccama, recognised for its generative AI prowess and 25% YoY growth, leads the field in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, 2024.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
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wfh
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remote working
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productivity
The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.
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London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
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cloud services
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physical security
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dlp
London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
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app development
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it training
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cybersecurity
The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
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malware
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byod
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ransomware
Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
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firewall
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Media.Monks secures Gold Partner status with Optimizely
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cdp
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martech
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digitisation
Global digital-first advertising and marketing firm, Media.Monks, achieves Gold Partner status with digital experience platform, Optimizely, marking crucial progress in digital experience expansion.
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Rockwell Automation expands CUBIC product line across Asia Pacific
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Rockwell Automation boosts the digital transformation of the Asia Pacific manufacturing industry, expanding its CUBIC product line, designed to optimise power management for safer, more sustainable operations.
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Snowflake & Mistral AI enter partnership to democratise AI globally
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Data Cloud provider Snowflake and Mistral AI announce multi-year partnership to democratise AI, allowing users to create sophisticated applications worldwide, boosting artificial intelligence innovation.
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Wolters Kluwer launches award-winning CCH iFirm in the UK
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compliance
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agility
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asia pacific
Wolters Kluwer TAA is launching its innovative cloud-based platform, CCH iFirm, in the UK, designed to boost efficiency and productivity in accounting and tax practices.
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maincubes signs 10-year solar power agreement, bolstering sustainability
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power / energy
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hydropower
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solar power
maincubes takes a major step towards sustainability with a 10-year solar power purchase agreement, expected to supply its FRA03 data centre with up to 34 megawatts peak power.
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Traceable AI reports 300% revenue boost & strengthens leadership team
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global expansion
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expansion
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globe telecom
Traceable AI, a key player in API security, celebrates its year with revenue upwards of 300%. In addition, the firm bolstered its executive team and initiated new products and partnerships.
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Australia's financial crime compliance cost surpasses AUD $5 billion
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Financial crime compliance costs in Australia have soared beyond AUD $5 billion, with 98% of institutions reporting a rise, driven largely by increasing technology and labour costs.
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JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
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ml
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ai
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office
Birmingham's JDD Furniture partners with Aston University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster production efficiency amidst rising post-pandemic demand for custom office furniture.
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'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity
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nz
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productivity
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oecd
In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.
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Utimaco & InfoSec Global partner for post-quantum computing security
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encryption
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data protection
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quantum computing
Utimaco and InfoSec Global establish strategic partnership to aid businesses and governments in preparing for post-quantum computing risks, integrating tech solutions and bolstering cryptographic agility.
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TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances
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cloud services
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security
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accessibility
TerraPay partners with Qatar's Alfardan Exchange with a strategic aim to create advanced digital cross-border remittance solutions, enhancing global financial inclusivity.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein 1 Studio for easy AI integration in CRM
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce debuts Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools enabling the integration of generative AI into CRM applications, responding to a rising demand and IT teams' struggle with AI implementation.
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Organisations wrestle with AI shortcomings amid cloud data boom
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
The explosion in cloud data and complexity overwhelms traditional artificial intelligence (AI) models, impacts innovation and demands superior AI solutions, according to a global survey by Dynatrace.
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Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
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asia pacific
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digital age
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sugarcrm
Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.