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
TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
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ai
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government
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collaboration
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
Yesterday
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accounting systems
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generation z
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millennials
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
Yesterday
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firewall
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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
Yesterday
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ai
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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payroll systems
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it automation
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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
Yesterday
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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.
Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security
Last week
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ml
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Secolve and Asimily join forces to bolster Australia's IoT risk management, enhancing security solutions for the nation's critical infrastructure and effectively tackling cybersecurity threats.
Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Last week
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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ai
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.
Scality & Ingram Micro partner for market distribution of ARTESCA
Last week
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virtualisation
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storage
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veeam
Scality boosts American market distribution of ARTESCA through strategic partnership with Ingram Micro, enhancing ransomware protection amid increasing need for cyber-resilient storage solutions.
Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
Last week
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ai
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workplace
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sales
Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.
Neo4j celebrates creation of new ISO graph query standard
Last week
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digital transformation
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open source
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ai
Neo4j celebrates the publication of the first new database query language by ISO in over 35 years - the Graph Query Language (GQL), a notable milestone in database innovation.
Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Cisco launches Hypershield for AI-driven security upgrade
Last week
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firewall
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network security
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breach prevention
Cisco responds to pressing cyber threats by launching Cisco Hypershield, a first-of-its-kind, AI-native security solution, set to redefine and fortify data centres and clouds.
Axis unveils hybrid cloud platform for adaptable security solutions
Last week
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managed services
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect, an innovative open hybrid cloud platform set to revolutionise security solutions as demand for cloud-based video surveillance surges.
Spirent partners with online payments platform to boost cyber defenses
Last week
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gdpr
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compliance
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digital banking
Spirent Communications joins forces with an online payments platform to enhance cyber defenses using its advanced CyberFlood software, aimed at improving the scalability and efficacy of network defenses.
Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs
Last week
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microsoft
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ai
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godaddy
AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.