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 111
IDC forecasts quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 billion by 2027
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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quantum computing
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it infrastructure
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idc
The worldwide quantum computing market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 50.9%, according to IDC.
Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cx
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accounting systems
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martech
Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.
Macquarie Cloud Services makes Aussie first with new Azure portal
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cloud services
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microsoft
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virtualisation
Macquarie Cloud Services has become the first provider in Australia to offer a self-service Azure optimisation portal, providing cost savings up to 26%.
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye have unveiled new cloud security capabilities on AWS, including integration with Amazon Inspector.
OPC finds leading cause of privacy breaches is human error
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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email
Human error is responsible for the majority of serious privacy breaches, with email errors accounting for over a quarter, a report by the OPC reveals.
Secureworks invests in APAC team with new director and head of channel
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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mssp
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secureworks
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leadership
Secureworks has appointed Demetrios Georgiou as director of APAC and Murray Whitlocke-Jones as head of channel as it continues to expand across the region.
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.
NCC Group saves businesses from third-party vendor fallout
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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compliance
NCC Group launches Replicate - Recover, a cloud service offering maximum resilience against disruption of third-party cloud-based software.
Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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pos
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blockchain
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martech
Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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sustainable it
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support
The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.
Attivo Networks brings ThreatDefend Platform to Aus market with new distie agreement
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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multi-cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Attivo Networks has chosen Exclusive Networks as its national distributor in Australia to meet growing demand in the region.
IDC: Software spend on the rise as ANZ orgs adapt to ongoing changes
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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it spending
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cloud adoption
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software
Software spending in Australia and New Zealand experienced double-digit growth in 1H2021, with cloud adoption leading the way, according to IDC analysts.
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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m&a
DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.
Gartner reveals worldwide AI software revenue to hit $62.5bn, up 21.3%
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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ai
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cios
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software
Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to reach US$62.5bn in 2022, up 21.3% from 2021, says Gartner.
Australian FIs are seeking more robust crime management solutions, report finds
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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financial institutions
Nearly all Australian financial institutions (FIs) plan to replace in-house financial crime management solutions within three years, says IDC.
NEXTDC and EngineRoom bring 'revolutionary' HYDRA liquid immersion tech to Aus
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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data centre cooling
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colocation
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partner programmes
NEXTDC and EngineRoom have partnered to bring HYDRA liquid immersion cooling solutions to the market, increasing data center efficiency.
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.
ExtraHop grows ANZ team with first channel manager for the region
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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extrahop
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leadership
ExtraHop appoints Tanya Hovagimian as ANZ channel manager to oversee sales, solutions strategies and market development.
Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.
Databricks launches new Partner Connect portal, extends lakehouse ecosystem
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Databricks launches Partner Connect, a portal allowing customers to integrate data, analytics, and AI tools with their Databricks lakehouse.
Guardicore steps in against ransomware attacks with latest release
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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pam
Guardicore releases new features to simplify segmentation policy creation and strengthen ransomware protection in complex enterprise environments.
Ava brings together video and sensor tech for smarter security
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Ava Security launches third-party sensor integration for its Ava Aware Cloud, enabling enhanced security and facility management capabilities.
CyberArk and Recorded Future officially join the XDR Alliance
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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uc
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xdr
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cyberark
The XDR Alliance welcomes CyberArk and Recorded Future as new members, expanding the framework's cybersecurity expertise.
Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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colocation
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research
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skills gap
Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.