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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 113

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Databricks officially valued at $38 billion following latest funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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databricks
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funding
Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.
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CloudBlue launches revenue management solution in ANZ
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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revenue management
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ingram micro
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resellers
CloudBlue launches revenue management solution in Australia and New Zealand to simplify processes for partners.
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Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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students
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mental health
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icehouse
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
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Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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market analyst
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
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New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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avast
According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.
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Macquarie's Sydney data centres granted Hosting Certification Framework
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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data centre operators
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certification
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australian government
Macquarie Data Centers' Sydney facilities achieve Certified Strategic designation under Digital Transformation Agency's Hosting Certification Framework.
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Expectations for flexible working up to 75%, what can be done?
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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contact centre
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payroll systems
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hcm
Less than one-third of non-knowledge workers have flexibility in their roles, while 75% of knowledge workers want more flexibility, says Gartner.
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FiVerity launches 'revolutionary' Cyber Fraud Network
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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financial institutions
FiVerity launches industry-first Cyber Fraud Network to combat cyber tactics and fraudulent theft in financial institutions.
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Keysight partners with Google Cloud to innovate 5G services at the network edge
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Keysight Technologies partners with Google Cloud to support agile orchestration of 5G services at the network edge.
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Lack of digitisation costs millions per year for Australian businesses
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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accounting systems
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digital transformation
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digital banking
Organisations are losing one and a half days per week per employee, due to ineffective digital solutions, costing millions, says MYOB.
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Traditional banks invest in apps to keep up with the competition
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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mobility
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forrester research
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apps
APAC banks invest in digital wellness apps, as Forrester finds trust in traditional banks fuels tech shift.
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Nutanix hones in on ANZ market with Ingram Micro and Dicker Data
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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distribution
Nutanix launches dual distribution strategy, partnering with Dicker Data and Ingram Micro in Australia and New Zealand.
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Manual processes leave financial orgs open to risk, study shows
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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compliance
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digitisation
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financial institutions
Two-thirds of banks, corporations and NBFIs are still using search engines for trade compliance, risking red flags and missed opportunities, says Accuity.
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Apptio extends ServiceNow integration, empowers smarter IT decision making
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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investment
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servicenow
Apptio unveils certified solution in ServiceNow Store to enhance IT decision making, providing real-time view of tech costs.
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Rackspace Technology transforms cloud security with new offering
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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rackspace
Rackspace Technology launches Rackspace Elastic Engineering for Security, offering customers access to a pod of experts to address cybersecurity challenges.
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Appgate named leader in zero trust network access by Forrester Research
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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firewall
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malware
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network management
Appgate has been recognized as a leading global research and advisory firm by Forrester Research, particularly for its high security and self-hosted option.
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Commvault brings on new vice president for Metallic in APJ
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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saas
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commvault
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metallic
Commvault has appointed Kelly Chan as area VP for Metallic sales in APJ, responsible for expanding the portfolio and partnerships in the region.
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SailPoint launches no-coding tool to automate identity security
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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developers
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sailpoint
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identity solutions
SailPoint launches Workflows, a visual tool that automates identity security without coding, to help enterprises adapt to digital transformation.
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RICOH Australia named Nintex Premier Partner, targets key verticals
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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printing
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digital transformation
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app development
Nintex selects RICOH Australia as Premier Partner to support Australian businesses in digital workplace transformation.
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Sysdig empowers developers with new integrations for Prometheus monitoring
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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devops
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project management
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application security
Sysdig has unveiled enhancements to its Sysdig Monitor, such as the first automated cloud native service integrations for Prometheus monitoring.
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What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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ddos
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Web application attacks on the financial services sector have increased by 38% between January and May 2021, with COVID-19 playing a role. .
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Starburst updates enterprise offering, extends support for data mesh architecture
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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connectivity
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transparency
Starburst Enterprise release introduces new capabilities, improved connectivity, enhanced performance, and additional security features.
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ANZ CRE company expands into billion-dollar UK market
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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saas
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expansion
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real estate
Forbury expands into UK market, opens London office and appoints new employees for local customer and business support.
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Dicker Data partners with Ocean Impact Organisation to transform our oceans
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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sustainable it
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dicker data
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it distributors
Dicker Data partners with Ocean Impact Organisation to sponsor the 'Ocean Monitoring Spotlight Award' with a $10,000 cash prize.