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About Catherine

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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 1

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Port of Tauranga enhances efficiency with automated robots
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robots
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ai
New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
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StarTree unveils new features for real-time analytics
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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ai
StarTree has unveiled new features to enhance data management and security, aiding enterprises in their shift towards real-time analytics.
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Lego launches comprehensive Formula 1 team sets for 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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collaboration
The LEGO Group and Formula 1 have launched a new range of sets featuring all ten F1 teams, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.
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Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
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edutech
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cx
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martech
Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.
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United Cellars wins at Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for innovative CX
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
United Cellars has been honoured at the Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences with SmartOSC's support.
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CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion
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payment technologies
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airlines
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investment
CellPoint Digital has raised USD $30 million in investment to enhance its global expansion and boost payment orchestration solutions in the travel sector.
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Nile introduces campus zero trust service with partners
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Nile has unveiled the Campus Zero Trust as a service, collaborating with Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Microsoft to enhance LAN security.
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Luzmo launches AI-powered analytics platform Luzmo IQ
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data analytics
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llms
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nlp
Luzmo has unveiled Luzmo IQ, a new platform designed to embed AI-driven analytics into applications, enhancing user data interaction and decision-making.
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AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.
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Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments
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edutech
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digital transformation
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rpa
Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.
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Automation could save network professionals 50% of time
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
A report from Skybox Security reveals that network professionals could reclaim 50% of their time by automating tasks currently bogging them down.
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Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
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partner programmes
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it services
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customer service
Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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DuploCloud launches cost-effective observability suite
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saas
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storage
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application security
DuploCloud has launched its Advanced Observability Suite, providing deep application insights at a fraction of the usual cost, enhancing cloud service efficiency.
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Cloudsmith achieves full compliance with OCI v1.1 standard
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudsmith has announced its compliance with the Open Container Initiative v1.1 standard, enhancing container image management and software supply chain relationships.
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Semarchy & Apgar unveil SAP Accelerators partnership
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migration
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digital transformation
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ai
Semarchy and Apgar have launched SAP Accelerators to help businesses tackle challenges during their transition to SAP S/4HANA, enhancing data management.
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Precision OT unveils QSFP28 100ZR transceiver for networks
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.
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TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps
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uc
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.
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Seagate unveils budget-friendly archive tier for Lyve Cloud
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
Seagate has launched a budget-friendly archive tier for its Lyve Cloud service, allowing enterprises to store infrequently accessed data at $3.75 per terabyte.
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Catalogic launches DPX vPlus 7.0 with Nutanix Ready status
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data protection
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encryption
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microsoft
Catalogic Software has launched DPX vPlus 7.0, enhancing data protection with Nutanix Ready status, advanced integrations, and improved user experience.