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 56
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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ai
ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.
HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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edutech
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email security
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payment technologies
PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Kobble has unveiled a new Embedded Finance Platform designed to tackle inefficiencies in Australia's financial sector caused by failed IT projects.
ASEAN firms lead APJ region in AI for HR functions
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
A Workday study reveals that over a third of ASEAN organisations view employee upskilling as a key priority amid challenges in talent management.
Myriota secures $50m funding to boost IoT & jobs in Adelaide
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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iot
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clean technologies
Myriota has raised $50 million to boost its IoT capabilities and create up to 100 jobs at its Adelaide manufacturing base.
New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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healthtech
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apps
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management
Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.
Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.
Futurex partners with Cake to launch cloud payment system
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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document management
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digital transformation
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encryption
Futurex has teamed up with Cake, Vietnam's leading digital bank, to launch the country's first fully cloud-based Card Management System.
Domo's report unveils AI's impact on digital behaviour
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ai
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funding
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capital raising
Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.
Medallia reveals experience management trends for 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia predicts that 2025 will see hyper-personalisation, employee empowerment, and AI transforming customer engagement strategies.
Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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hcm
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education, learning & training
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jobs
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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social media
Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
Free AI & cyber courses launched to close skills gap
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Open University and the Institute of Coding have introduced free AI and cyber courses for over 6,000 young adults in the UK to bridge the digital skills gap.