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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 2

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GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips
3 days ago
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iot
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data privacy
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ai
AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.
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CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe
3 days ago
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data protection
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encryption
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cx
CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.
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Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme
3 days ago
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics
Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
3 days ago
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data protection
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government
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human rights
Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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Inploi integrates with Cornerstone for enhanced hiring tech
3 days ago
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saas
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hcm
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recruitment
UK talent acquisition firm inploi has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand, integrating their platforms to enhance global recruitment and employee development.
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Identity fraud in Europe surges by 150%, deepfakes on the rise
3 days ago
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.
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RobobAI unveils AI platform for optimising B2B payments
3 days ago
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storage
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data analytics
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fintech
RobobAI, an Australian fintech, launches an AI platform to optimise enterprise working capital and enhance B2B payment systems amid economic uncertainty.
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Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech
3 days ago
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power / energy
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nvidia
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speed
Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.
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Iceotope unveils KUL AI for energy-efficient AI computing
4 days ago
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Iceotope unveils KUL AI, an innovative 8-GPU server promising up to 40% energy savings, designed for demanding AI applications and enhancing sustainability.
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Snowflake unveils features to simplify data & AI management
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled new platform advancements aimed at simplifying data and AI management, including the Snowflake Open Catalog for enhanced governance.
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Akamai unveils app platform for simplified cloud scaling
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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open source
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cybersecurity
Akamai Technologies has launched the Akamai App Platform, a cloud-agnostic service designed to simplify the management and deployment of distributed applications.
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Guidewire unveils AI advancements with Las Leñas release
4 days ago
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rpa
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risk & compliance
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ai
Guidewire has unveiled AI-enhanced underwriting and claims applications, aiming to boost insurance productivity with features like Claims Intel and Las Leñas.
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Graphite Energy launches Australia's first eTES system
Last week
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storage
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it in manufacturing
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power / energy
Graphite Energy has unveiled Australia's first electric thermal energy storage system, promising 30-40% savings for manufacturers and a greener future.
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Exclusive Networks partners with Druva for SaaS data protection
Last week
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
Exclusive Networks has partnered with Druva to enhance SaaS data protection in EMEA, introducing advanced security solutions amid rising cyber threats.
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Zellis recognised as leader in NelsonHall payroll assessment
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partner programmes
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customers
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leadership
Zellis has been named a leader in Digital Payroll and Extended Services Capability in the 2024 NelsonHall Payroll Services NEAT Assessment.
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Intellian unveils new satellite panels for OneWeb network
Last week
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spacetech
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wireless networks
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collaboration
Intellian Technologies unveils its Compact Flat Panel Series for Eutelsat's OneWeb network, enhancing global satellite connectivity for diverse users.
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Dbvisit & CYBERTEC team up to boost PostgreSQL services
Last week
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Dbvisit and CYBERTEC have partnered to enhance PostgreSQL adoption, targeting Managed Service Providers with integrated solutions and disaster recovery expertise.
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NetApp unveils upgraded storage systems for all sizes
Last week
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storage
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multi-cloud
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ai
NetApp unveils enhanced enterprise storage systems, including AFF A-Series and C-Series, aimed at modernising data management for businesses of all sizes.
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Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
Last week
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cx
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martech
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genai
Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.
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ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.