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 33
VMware customers face rising costs amid market changes
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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it automation
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casb
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ai
A Rimini Street report reveals VMware customers are seeking alternatives to subscription models, with 79% satisfied yet concerned about rising costs.
Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A recent Forrester study reveals Akamai's Guardicore Segmentation solution offers organisations a USD $9.6 million benefit over three years and 152% ROI.
Cloudera unveils RAG Studio for AI without coding skills
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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collaboration
Cloudera has unveiled a preview of its Retrieval-Augmented Generation Studio, enabling enterprises to deploy AI chatbots using real-time data without coding.
Auguria enhances SKL platform with new integrations
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Auguria has unveiled enhancements to its Security Knowledge Layer platform, featuring new integrations with industry giants to help combat data overload.
Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.
Huawei leads 2024 global wearables market with 44.3% rise
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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wearables
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
Huawei leads the global wearables market with a 44.3% year-on-year shipment increase, securing a 16.9% market share in 2024 despite a downturn.
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.
Lifecycle Software predicts 2025 telecom industry trends
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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data protection
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smart cities
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cx
Lifecycle Software predicts that 2025 will see a rise in Mobile Virtual Network Operators, AI regulation challenges, and significant advancements in 6G technology.
Cohesity completes merger with Veritas, becomes largest data protection software provider
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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data protection
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genai
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ai
Cohesity has merged with Veritas' data protection business, emerging as the world's largest data protection software provider, securing over $1.7 billion in revenue.
Solace unveils micro-integrations for real-time data flow
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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saas
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endpoint protection
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migration
Solace has unveiled its new PubSub+ Micro-Integrations, enhancing real-time connectivity across various enterprise technologies for improved data integration.
Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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uc
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surveillance
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edge computing
Ipsotek has partnered with Spark New Zealand to launch Spark AI Vision, an innovative AI Computer Vision platform to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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phishing
A recent study reveals a serious disconnect in Financial Services on cyber security training, with 69% of employees feeling disengaged despite owners' confidence.
Quanta Services Australia partners with IFS to support growth
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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erp
Quanta Services Australia has selected IFS to implement its AI-powered ERP platform, IFS Cloud, to streamline operations and support growth across its divisions.
Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.
GitGuardian unveils strategy to protect non-human identities
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
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api
GitGuardian has launched a Non-Human Identity Security strategy to enhance the management of NHIs and their secrets, addressing enterprise security challenges.
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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martech
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cleantech
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sustainability
A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.
OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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wearables
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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public sector
The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.
Voluntas Elevate & Afinico partner for business growth
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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ai
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.