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 19
Consilium & Webex partnership to revolutionise AI-driven customer engagement
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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wfh
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digital transformation
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cx
In a partnership with Webex by Cisco, AI firm Consilium Software announces dedicated software to boost Webex Contact Center, foretelling a suite of apps set to redefine customer experience in AI orchestration.
Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence firm, unveils its pioneering AI technology designed to fight global threats. The 'Intelligence Graph' has been gathering and analysing threat data for a decade, upgrading it into actionable insights.
ConnectID & RentBetter partnership enhances Australia's rental industry
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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finance, leasing & rental
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physical security
Australian Payments Plus' initiative, ConnectID, teams up with property management platform, RentBetter, aiming to boost privacy, and control for rental agents and tenants amid Australia's rental crisis.
Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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it in healthcare
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encryption
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nac
RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.
Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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email security
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scams
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nz
Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.
Legit Security unveils cybersecurity's first AI discovery features
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Legit Security develops pioneering AI Discovery tool, a cybersecurity industry-first. Enabling CISOs and AppSec teams to track AI code use, boosting app security and software development momentum.
Juniper Networks & B4RN partner to boost rural connectivity in Northern England
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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e-learning
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telco
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks partners with B4RN to bridge the digital divide in rural Northern England, enabling high-speed internet access for over 13,000 households, schools and businesses.
TruVisor takes up Prisma Cloud distribution in Southeast Asia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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firewall
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wfh
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digital transformation
To meet the rising cloud security needs amid the pandemic, Asia's leading tech distributor TruVisor partners with cybersecurity heavyweight Palo Alto Networks to distribute Prisma Cloud in Southeast Asia.
'Artificial Inflation of Traffic' scams skyrocket in 2023
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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ai
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threat intelligence
A Swedish report exposes a disturbing surge in Artificial Inflation of Traffic (AIT) fraud, with 20 billion fraudulent SMS messages costing organisations a total of $1.16 billion in 2023.
Human Managed launches CPM Bundle for data-driven cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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compliance
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cybercrime
In response to rising cyber threats, Human Managed has introduced its Cyber Posture Management (CPM) Bundle, offering businesses a streamlined approach to cybersecurity management.
Hygraph research finds existing CMS stunting organisational growth
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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martech
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ecm
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custom software
New research from CMS provider, Hygraph, reveals that the inefficiency of current Content Management Systems hinders 84% of firms from fully exploiting content and data, according to the 'Future of Content' report.
Sekuro first to offer Zero Trust Strategy on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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data protection
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity provider, Sekuro, offers its innovative Zero Trust Strategy services on AWS Marketplace, making it the first firm to do so in collaboration with CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta.
Visa's AI averts fraud worth $273m in New Zealand banks
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Visa uses AI to help New Zealand financial institutions prevent $273m in fraud, marking a three-fold increase from 2021 and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in financial security.
Slack enhances user experience with new AI capabilities
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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slack
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productivity
Slack introduces advanced AI features to streamline customer engagement and productivity, including a personalised TLDR, channels recap, and boosted search function, during its 10 years anniversary.
AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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research
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european
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us
Research shows AI adoption surging in the telecoms sector, with 58% of UK, US, and European telecom buyers intending to incorporate AI into their products.
Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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awards
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agriculture
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samsung
Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.
UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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strategy
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conservation
With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ml
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malware
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edr
The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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micro-credentials
Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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vietnam
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conservation
Japanese satellite firm Synspective and Fujitsu Vietnam collaborate to bolster Vietnam's disaster defences and to advance socio-economic growth with space tech.
Fivetran assists Deliveroo for improved engineering efficiency & cost savings
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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big data
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payroll systems
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bi
Fivetran's automated data integration platform aids Deliveroo in centralising data, leading to enhanced engineering efficiency, speedier decision-making, and significant cost savings.
Medallia launches Agile Research for advanced market insights
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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big data
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bi
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cx
Medallia, Inc. unveils Medallia Agile Research, an advanced self-service market research tool integrated into its Experience Cloud, aimed at enabling fast, comprehensive surveys and data collection while preserving the integrity of an organisation's data history.
Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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gdpr
Tech Mahindra rolls out Sunrise, a digital MVNE platform for Switzerland's largest privately-owned operator, reducing telco onboarding time by 70% via digitalisation.
Quadient's AR & AP solutions secure Tech Partner-Plus status from Sage
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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big data
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bi
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ml
Quadient's AR and AP solutions have garnered Tech Partner-Plus status from financial software specialists, Sage, providing SMEs with AI and machine-learning capabilities to boost financial operations.