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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 17

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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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software development
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productivity
A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
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Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.
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UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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ecommerce
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branding
A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.
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Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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storage
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cloud security
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smart home
Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
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Tessell launches DBaaS platform challenging Amazon RDS
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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dr
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finops
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microsoft
Tessell has launched a new database-as-a-service platform aimed at offering substantial cost savings and enhanced performance compared to Amazon RDS.
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NVIDIA & xAI build supercomputer to power AI training
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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paas
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it training
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datacentre infrastructure
NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis, boasting 100,000 Hopper GPUs and claiming to be the world's most powerful AI training system.
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Fujitsu unveils advanced AI service for business efficiency
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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paas
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iaas
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genai
Fujitsu has launched its Kozuchi AI Agent, designed to autonomously participate in meetings and analyse data to enhance business operations.
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UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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it training
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quantum computing
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ai
The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.
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Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.
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Extend unveils Bill Pay to streamline invoice payments
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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cloud services
Extend has launched its Bill Pay feature, allowing businesses to settle invoices securely using virtual cards, enhancing accounts payable processes.
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Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.
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Enveil & F8F partner to secure global spatial insights
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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search
Enveil and Figure Eight Federal have partnered to integrate encrypted search with global geospatial data, enhancing secure insights for intelligence operations.
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Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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cx
Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.
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Business email compromise scams dominate Q3 2024 threats
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
VIPRE Security Group's latest report reveals that business email compromise now makes up 58% of phishing attacks, highlighting rising cybersecurity threats.
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Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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investment
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technology funding
Singapore's Supermom has raised SGD $18 million in a series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and expand internationally.
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Audiebant partners with Simply NUC to enhance safety tech
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cartech
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cloud services
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computing
Audiebant has partnered with Simply NUC to become the exclusive supplier of custom computing products, aiming for 500% growth in client base and revenue.
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Technical debt hinders modernisation of identity systems
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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migration
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
A survey by the Cloud Security Alliance reveals over half of organisations see technical debt as the main barrier to modernising their identity systems.
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AC Milan enhances fan experience & performance with tech
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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storage
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digital transformation
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pure storage
AC Milan has upgraded its IT infrastructure with Pure Storage, enhancing fan engagement and team performance through cutting-edge technology.
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Apple's new Mac mini: M4 power, carbon neutral tech
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Apple has unveiled a redesigned Mac mini, featuring M4 chips, enhanced performance, and becoming the first carbon-neutral device from the tech giant.
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KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data protection
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it training
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hcm
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity training module to bolster security during hiring, following a thwarted breach by a North Korean hacker.