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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 12

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Australia's financial crime compliance cost surpasses AUD $5 billion
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Financial crime compliance costs in Australia have soared beyond AUD $5 billion, with 98% of institutions reporting a rise, driven largely by increasing technology and labour costs.
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JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
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ml
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ai
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office
Birmingham's JDD Furniture partners with Aston University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster production efficiency amidst rising post-pandemic demand for custom office furniture.
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'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity
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productivity
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oecd
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nz
In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.
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Utimaco & InfoSec Global partner for post-quantum computing security
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encryption
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data protection
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quantum computing
Utimaco and InfoSec Global establish strategic partnership to aid businesses and governments in preparing for post-quantum computing risks, integrating tech solutions and bolstering cryptographic agility.
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TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances
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cloud services
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security
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accessibility
TerraPay partners with Qatar's Alfardan Exchange with a strategic aim to create advanced digital cross-border remittance solutions, enhancing global financial inclusivity.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein 1 Studio for easy AI integration in CRM
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce debuts Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools enabling the integration of generative AI into CRM applications, responding to a rising demand and IT teams' struggle with AI implementation.
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Organisations wrestle with AI shortcomings amid cloud data boom
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
The explosion in cloud data and complexity overwhelms traditional artificial intelligence (AI) models, impacts innovation and demands superior AI solutions, according to a global survey by Dynatrace.
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Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
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asia pacific
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digital age
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sugarcrm
Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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ISACA unveils Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework to support business resilience
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cloud services
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gdpr
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isaca
ISACA unveils innovative Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF), a global collaboration that enhances digital trust in businesses after four years in the making.
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Emerging tech & monitoring gaps plaguing business compliance
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft teams
Veritas Technologies reports businesses are struggling to modernise their compliance monitoring, failing to routinely incorporate video and monitor off-channel communication, resulting in escalating non-compliance fines.
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LiveRamp set to launch its new marketing platform in the APAC market
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martech
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it infrastructure
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apac
LiveRamp is set to launch its newest generation platform in the APAC market, aiming to enhance the end-to-end marketing lifecycle with features such as a simplified user interface, cross-cloud interoperability, and a partner marketplace.
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Adobe launches Express mobile app with generative AI features
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apple
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smartphones
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martech
Adobe unveils Adobe Express mobile app featuring AI technology for simplified on-the-go content creation, amid a surge in global users, with beta testing now available for iOS and Android.
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BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion
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colocation
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ai
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digital economy
Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.
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Solentive unveils InRule SaaS Portal to revolutionise business logic management
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
Solentive launches InRule SaaS Portal, a revamped version of the AI Decisioning Platform with enhanced features, aiming to revolutionise business logic management.
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Couchbase introduces vector search for AI-powered adaptive applications
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contact centre
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chatbots
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ai
Couchbase introduces vector search to facilitate AI-powered adaptive apps, claiming to be the first to offer this tool optimised for multiple platforms, from on-site to IoT devices.
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T4 Group acquires East Tamaki Data Centre assets from Kyndryl
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cloud services
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dr
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it infrastructure
In an eco-conscious move, T4 Group acquires East Tamaki Data Centre's assets from Kyndryl, reinforcing its commitment to resilient, secure, and sustainable data centre infrastructure in New Zealand.
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Zyxel Networks launches WiFi 7 upgrade for SMBs, boosts speed and capacity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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nac
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bandwidth
Zyxel Networks unveils the NWA130BE BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point, aiming to boost network speeds and capacity for SMBs ahead of WiFi 7's 2024 mainstream debut.
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IDeaS releases G3 RMS Portfolio Navigator for multi-property revenue management
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physical security
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apac
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revenue management
IDeaS unveils the G3 RMS Portfolio Navigator, an innovative tool aiming to redefine large-scale revenue management, giving multi-property hospitality leaders the power to manage revenue strategies with confidence and consistency.
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Console Connect unveils secure IoT solution Edge SIM at MWC
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storage
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cloud services
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microsoft
Console Connect unveils Edge SIM at MWC, the world's first system using Software-Defined Networking to provide secure IoT and cloud connectivity bypassing the public internet.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
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cloud services
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devops
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cx
Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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new solutions
Montreal's cybersecurity firm, Flare, launches a proactive solution, the Supply Chain Ransomware Exposure Monitoring, to combat escalating ransomware threats within organisational supply chains.
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RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally
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ml
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power / energy
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ai
RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.