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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 17

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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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Zyxel's energy-efficient switches help curb SMBs' electricity costs
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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network security
In answer to soaring global electricity prices, Zyxel Networks innovates power-saving switches, offering significant cost efficiencies and sustainability for financially vulnerable SMBs.
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GB Helios celebrates four years of successful partnership with Mambu
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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financial institutions
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singapore
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financing
GB Helios celebrates four years of prosperous collaboration with cloud bank platform Mambu, key to the firm's rapid growth and enhanced client experience.
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Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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digital music
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gaming
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technology gifts
Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.
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Egress report highlights rising concern over phishing threats
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybercriminals
Egress' Email Security Risk Report reveals that 94% of organisations have fallen victim to phishing attempts, demonstrating an alarming escalation in cyber threats.
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Kingsfield marks record year with major framework wins & awards
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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digital transformation
Kingsfield tech firm celebrates a record 2023, with three significant framework wins worth over £13bn, six workforce additions, and a triplet of prestigious awards.
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AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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power / energy
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hpc
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ai
Nordic AI service provider, atNorth, starts 2024 with Sustainability in Tech Award nods, recognising its sustainable efforts in data centre solutions and circular economy practices.
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Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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oil and gas
UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
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Linnworks & Virtualstock announce eCommerce automation partnership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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it automation
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transparency
In new partnership, leading inventory solutions provider Linnworks pairs with Europe's top marketplace software platform, Virtualstock, to enhance visibility and automation in e-commerce channels.
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Chennai start-up Autonom8 sets new standards with A8Studio v3.0 release
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cloud services
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public cloud
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app development
Chennai's tech start-up, Autonom8, rolls out their revolutionary product, A8Studio v3.0, a hyperautomation platform laced with Google Cloud's generative AI, spurring swift enterprise workflow developments.
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UK firms unprepared for 2025 Public Switched Telephone Network shutdown
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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business continuity
Many UK businesses risk disruption, potentially unprepared for the 2025 switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network, despite the urgent need for migration to digital services.
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Australian lenders struggle to assess customer creditworthiness, report finds
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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Over 50% of Australian lenders feel unprepared to assess customer creditworthiness effectively in the current economic climate due to insufficient data, according to a new report.
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Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
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Business leaders feeling unprepared for AI transformation, report finds
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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disruption
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leadership
A study by management consultancy, Kearney, and leadership advisory firm, Ergon Zehnder, indicates that 73% of global business leaders feel ill-prepared for AI disruption.
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71% of Australian small businesses view cyber attacks as major risk
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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big data
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network infrastructure
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bi
Cybersecurity threats are escalating for Australian small businesses, with 71% viewing it as a major risk, says a global study by McAfee and Dell Technologies.
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LRN's anti-fraud courses receive accreditation in Singapore
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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financial crime
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aml
Singapore battles rising online scams as LRN Corporation delivers accredited courses to enhance ethical practices in the financial sector, in line with the Monetary Authority regulations.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise awarded the 2024 Health and Wellness prize by IoT Breakthrough for its innovative IoT solution, OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking, aiding in healthcare efficiency.
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Swimlane boosts security operations with Canvas and Hero AI innovations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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it automation
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apm
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app development
Swimlane has bolstered its Turbine security automation platform with the introduction of Canvas and Hero AI, aiming to enhance integration and reduce resource usage for security teams.
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Apollo Supply Chain launches 'alfa' for India's D2C brands
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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d2c
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customer satisfaction
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apollo
Apollo Supply Chain introduces 'alfa', an e-commerce fulfilment service targeting Direct-to-Consumer brands across India, aiming to augment delivery speed and logistics cost-efficiency.
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Allied Banking migrates to cloud with Finastra's next-gen solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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modernisation
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customer service
Allied Banking Corporation in Hong Kong has successfully shifted their core banking operations to Finastra's next-gen cloud solution, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and revolutionising reporting capabilities.
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Asia Pacific businesses lack cyber readiness, reveals Veeam report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Veeam's 2024 report uncovers a concerning lack of cyber readiness among APJ businesses, with 80% enduring multiple ransomware attacks last year despite increasing data protection budgets.
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eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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compliance
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regtech
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
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£200m boost for Deep Green's eco-friendly tech from Octopus Energy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ml
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power / energy
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ai
Deep Green's innovative technology that transforms data centre waste heat into community benefits receives a £200m investment from Octopus Energy, leading to potential UK-wide energy reductions.
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Aussie consumers troubled by fake online reviews, new study reveals
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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reviews
A new study reveals 78% of Australian shoppers are anxious about fake reviews, prompting the need for government and brand intervention to verify online content authenticity.