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 120
Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.
MYOB and Procore partner to empower Kiwi construction businesses
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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accounting systems
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partner programmes
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digital banking
MYOB and Procore Technologies have launched an integrated platform for construction firms, offering comprehensive project management and financial solutions.
Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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sitecore
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m&a
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retailers
Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.
SAS unlocks future of CX with real-time data capabilities
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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bi
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big data
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crm
Businesses are adapting to a cookie-less world and prioritizing first-party data as part of their customer experience strategies, says SAS.
COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in upskilling, study shows
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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wfh
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remote working
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pluralsight
COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted skills gaps and the need for upskilling, according to Pluralsight's new report.
Contentsquare acquires Hotjar, advances digital experience platform
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Contentsquare has acquired Hotjar, allowing the two companies to jointly serve the global market and improve digital experiences for businesses.
Palo Alto Networks brings more power to security teams with Cortex XDR 3.0
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is expanding its XDR solution to help organizations protect against cloud and identity-based threats.
Rushed cloud migration leaves Kiwi businesses open to cyber attacks
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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kordia
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market research
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cloud migration
One in ten businesses are vulnerable after COVID-19 accelerated cloud migration, according to new research from Kordia’s specialist cloud consultancy, EMRGE.
IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
Robotic Skies and Carbonix partner to advance UAV tech on global scale
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
Robotic Skies partners with Carbonix to provide international field support for Carbonix UAVs in various industries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nutanix hones in on ANZ market with Ingram Micro and Dicker Data
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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multi-cloud
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
Nutanix launches dual distribution strategy, partnering with Dicker Data and Ingram Micro in Australia and New Zealand.
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.
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.