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 44
UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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it training
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cx
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martech
Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.
Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Optic Security Group's Auckland team wins the Wesco Anixter Inner Range Integriti Project of the Year 2023, showcasing excellence in cutting-edge security solutions.
Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.
Cloud4 reports 20% turnover boost after cyber security pivot
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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cybersecurity
Cloud4's strategic shift to cyber security boosts turnover by nearly 20 percent, reaching GBP £1.1 million for 2024. New products and partnerships fuel growth.
Kaspersky updates mobile apps with enhanced security & UX features
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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vpns
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data privacy
Kaspersky has launched upgraded iOS and Android apps, enhancing security and privacy features to meet the growing cybersecurity needs of mobile users.
Acronis launches comprehensive XDR solution for MSPs
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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malware
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data protection
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endpoint protection
Acronis launches Acronis XDR, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity platform for MSPs, expanding beyond endpoint protection to address complex cyber threats.
Diligent unveils AI suite to enhance risk management for GRC pros
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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genai
Diligent unveils Diligent AI to enhance risk management for Governance, Risk, and Compliance professionals, integrating AI tools within its One Platform.
Tollring launches AI-powered recording for Microsoft Teams
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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martech
Tollring has unveiled Analytics 365 AI-Powered Recording for Microsoft Teams, enhancing its toolset with live transcription and AI-driven analysis, starting at US$7 per user.
Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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saas
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 to make AI more accessible
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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power / energy
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genai
Lenovo's ThinkSystem V4 portfolio, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, aims to democratise AI for businesses, enhancing workflow implementation, security, and efficiency.
Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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blockchain
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.
iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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passwords
iProov becomes the world’s first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.
Thales introduces Passwordless 360 for enterprise security
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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storage
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Thales launches Passwordless 360, a password-free authentication system aimed at enhancing security, reducing costs, and boosting user adoption across organisations.
Forescout report reveals 2024's riskiest connected devices
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Forescout's Vedere Labs reveals network infrastructure and endpoints as top vulnerabilities in 2024, with significant IoT risks and improvements in healthcare device security.
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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uc
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customers
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telco
Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.
Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it automation
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.
UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.
Salesforce report highlights AI adoption & data challenges in Singapore
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Salesforce's new State of Marketing report reveals that 78% of Singaporean marketers have adopted AI, yet only 21% are satisfied with data unification.
HSBC & BNY Mellon to pilot Quantexa's new AI technology
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.