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 1
Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
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Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
Autodesk introduces Australian data storage for Construction Cloud products
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data management
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construction
Autodesk has launched a regional data storage option in Australia for selected Construction Cloud products, offering customers choice for primary project data storage location.
Laserfiche marks new growth era with strategic ecosystem restructuring
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digital transformation
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saas
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integration
Laserfiche, renowned SaaS provider, embarks on a 'new era of growth' following a strategic revamp of its partner ecosystem, catalysing significant achievements and heightened business growth in 2024.
Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide
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digital divide
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digital inclusion
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connectivity
The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.
Sembo unveils AI assistant revolutionising multi-destination travel booking
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ai
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personalisation
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customer journey
Nordic-based travel agency, Sembo, introduces an AI assistant that enables personalised, multi-destination journey booking, a first in the travel industry.
AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
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big data
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planning
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bi
Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
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digital identity
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smes
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online security
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
StarHub partners with Qualtrics to enhance growth & customer experience
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qualtrics
Singapore's StarHub gains support from Qualtrics in multi-year agreement, seeking to improve customer experience and drive growth within the telecommunications sector. Their joint goal is to achieve a $500m boost in revenue and savings by 2026.
Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acumen, a UK-based cyber security firm, reveals plans to expand partnerships with MSPs and VARs to deliver specialist security services amid heightened demand.
Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
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data centre operators
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ai
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safety
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
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government
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UK tech industry association, TechWorks, launches new venture at Bletchley Park, TechWorks AI, aimed at governing the challenges and prospects of AI technology.
New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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generation z
UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.
'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
ThoughtSpot unveils new offerings to boost developer productivity
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it offerings
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productivity
ThoughtSpot is enhancing its offerings for developers including a rebranded ThoughtSpot Embedded solution, educational developers' courses and new certifications.
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
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it training
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development
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developers
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.
Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
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application security
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
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biometrics
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
Laserfiche's growth driven by restructured partner programme
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digital transformation
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cx
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saas
Laserfiche, 2024's flourishing SaaS solution provider, expands their partner ecosystem for exponential growth, boosting customer engagement and business process optimisation through strategic initiatives.
Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
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m&a
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
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cybersecurity
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AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
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ransomware
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phishing
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it in healthcare
Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.
Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
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hybrid cloud
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storage
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.
Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers
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microsoft
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cloud services
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public cloud
Coalition is integrating its cyber risk management platform, Coalition Control, with major cloud services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services to offer enhanced cybersecurity and risk management.
Sapia Labs presents 'revolutionary' AI research at SIOP conference
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chatbots
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contact centre
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talent
At the upcoming SIOP conference, Sapia Labs will present four innovative research pieces on how AI and chat interview technology can revolutionise hiring practices.