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 119
Aparajitha set to acquire Allsec Technologies' labour law business
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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law
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labour
Aparajitha Corporate Services is set to bolster its market leadership in compliance solutions with the acquisition of Allsec Technologies' 'labour law' compliance arm, valued at Rs 27 crore.
SolarWinds announces AI improvements to observability software
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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saas
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
SolarWinds introduces AI-powered upgrades to its observability solutions, expected to enjoy full-stack visibility across on-premises, hybrid and cloud platforms.
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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acronis
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.
Decline in trust with SMS platforms predicted by new XConnect study
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cloud services
A study by XConnect and Mobilesquared reveals CPaaS providers are expected to lose nearly a quarter of trust in SMS platforms between 2023 and 2025 due to potential fraud risks.
Claro Colombia to utilise AI solution from TCS & VIAVI for network issues
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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cx
Telecoms firm Claro Colombia teams up with TCS and VIAVI Solutions to integrate an AI-based solution for real-time network monitoring, anticipating a significant customer experience enhancement.
Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.
UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
UK transport and logistics industry falls behind in AI uptake and sustainability goals amid cost and knowledge barriers, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by HERE Technologies and AWS.
Inadequate digital adoption costs firms over $1m per week
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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it spending
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digitalisation
Lack of digital adoption costs enterprises over $1.14m weekly, despite IT spend set to hit $5 trillion in 2024, finds WalkMe's annual report.
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
Singapore's local cyber threats spike by 52.9% in 2023, reveals Kaspersky
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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ai
Cyber threats originating from Singaporean servers soared by 52.9% in 2023, with over 17 million incidents detected, as indicated by recent Kaspersky data.
Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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hcm
New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.
SEON joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to enhance fraud prevention
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Online fraud prevention leader SEON steps into Amazon Web Service's Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, expanding its pioneering platform's accessibility and reach.
Vultr launches next-gen content delivery service with global reach
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Cloud computing giant Vultr introduces Vultr CDN, a next-gen international content delivery service, offering expansive, fast, and secure content distribution globally.
22Miles launches Microsoft Teams & Outlook tools for hybrid workplaces
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ecm
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public cloud
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martech
22Miles launches Microsoft Teams app and Outlook plug-in, offering enhanced workplace productivity and seamless digital connectivity for hybrid teams.
RingCentral boosts UK healthcare with AI & EHR integrations
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
RingCentral's AI enhancements and EHR integrations bolster UK healthcare, driving up staff productivity and patient satisfaction, whilst streamlining patient engagement and workflows.
Progress enhances OpenEdge platform for quicker application modernisation
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Progress enhances OpenEdge platform with features to accelerate application modernisation, optimise development processes and boost security for over 100,000 global customers.
Australians set to embrace cloud; Verizon launches management platform
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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verizon
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connectivity
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cloud adoption
Verizon Business launches a cloud management platform in response to over 50% of Australian organisations aiming to adopt cloud services within the next year, according to a recent report.
ProvenRun & Renault division Ampere boost car cybersecurity
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cartech
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cybersecurity
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car
ProvenRun partners with Renault's Ampere on cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Platforms, spearheading a new era in secure automotive communication.
Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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physical security
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akamai
In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.
UK tech growth hindered by skills shortage, reveals Morgan McKinley
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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software development
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ml
Morgan McKinley's 2024 Salary Guide reveals a major skills shortage challenging UK's tech growth, with a quarter of industry hiring managers citing this as their main obstacle.