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 231
Logistics leaders expect outsourcing budgets to increase
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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outsourcing
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it budget
Two-thirds of logistics leaders increased their outsourcing budget this year, with 74% expecting further increases in the next two years, according to Gartner.
NZ Govt security information bill passes its first reading
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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nz government
The Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament's Justice Committee.
iPaaS market set to grow more than $10B in five years
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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paas
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iaas
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multi-cloud
IPaaS market size expected to reach US$13.9bn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 30.3%, driven by hybrid cloud adoption and business agility needs.
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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saas
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encryption
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email
OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.
IT leaders need purpose-built PAM solutions, ThycoticCentrify finds
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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devops
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pam
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apm
Over half of organizations have faced security incidents due to exposed secrets, but dev teams stick to old processes.
PNY expands footprint in Australian market with Leader Comptuers partnership
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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sales
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leader computers
PNY signs distribution deal with Leader Computers, boosting presence in Australian market and offering support to resellers and retailers.
Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Emmi, an Australian fintech specializing in carbon risk solutions, has raised $3.5m to support global expansion of its Global Carbon Efficiency Rating (GCER).
DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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fintech
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capital
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spend management
Sydney-based start-up DiviPay has raised $20m in Series A funding to expand its operations and product offering in international markets.
Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.
Digitisation drives B2B sales organisations to rethink go-to-market strategies
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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b2b
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strategy
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sales
B2B sales orgs that unify commercial strategies & leverage multithreaded approaches will see 50% revenue growth by 2026, predicts Gartner.
Digital currencies on the up, role of CFO more important than ever
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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blockchain
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predictions
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cfo
By 2024, 20% of large organisations will use digital currencies for payments, stored value or collateral, according to the analyst firm Gartner.
Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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software development
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nztech
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skills gap
NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.
End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
Unique cyber attacks decrease in Q3 2021, but attacks on individuals rise, says Positive Technologies report. Remote access trojans also on the rise.
Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Shifts in savings, economic growth, leisure travel recovery, and consumer spending are highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute's Economy 2022 report.
Ivanti adds capabilities to Velocity framework to support supply chain customers
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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healthtech
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ivanti
Ivanti Wavelink's Velocity framework offers enhanced capabilities to aid supply chain operations without code disruption.
Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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workplace
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it departments
IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.
IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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predictions
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solar power
Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.