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 97
Hybrid work and looming metaverse expected to impact collaboration
Fri, 6th May 2022
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uc
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wfh
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vr
Hybrid work, when coupled with the build-up to the metaverse, creates a foundation for both the collaboration and immersive markets.
Employee retention increasingly important - automation may help
Fri, 6th May 2022
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talent retention
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ex
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report
The majority of global office workers are feeling increased pressure due to colleagues resigning, with 60% considering resigning themselves.
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
Akamai and Fujitsu team up to protect ANZ orgs against threats
Fri, 6th May 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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akamai
Akamai Technologies and Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand have entered a strategic relationship to assist organisations in the region.
Coursera launches Career Academy and certificates from Meta and IBM
Fri, 6th May 2022
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e-learning
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ibm
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certification
Coursera launches Career Academy to provide career training for in-demand jobs, offering Professional Certificates from companies like Google and IBM.
Dicker Data acquires Hills Security and IT division
Fri, 6th May 2022
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cloud services
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surveillance
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distribution
Dicker Data completes acquisition of Hills Security and IT division, rebranding it as Dicker Data Access and Surveillance (DAS).
IBM study reveals changing sentiments around AI ethics
Wed, 4th May 2022
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ibm
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ethics
80% of respondents pointed to a non-technical executive, such as a CEO, as the primary 'champion' for AI ethics, a sharp uptick from 15% in 2018.
Inaction no longer an option when it comes to sustainability
Wed, 4th May 2022
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sustainable it
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cloud services
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cios
Research and advisory organisation ADAPT has revealed a 9% year-on-year increase in IT leaders demanding carbon transparency from their providers since 2021.
Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF
Wed, 4th May 2022
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cloud services
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accounting systems
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bi
Xero has partnered with PKF International to provide data and insights to help PKF advisers support their business clients.
IT teams called on to make work flexible and hybrid
Wed, 4th May 2022
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wfh
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smb
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frost & sullivan
The next wave of work is necessary as IT teams must re-evaluate the tools they need to meet flexible work demands while balancing a complex workload.
REIWA first major deployment of Salesforce CMS in APAC
Wed, 4th May 2022
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big data
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bi
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martech
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has upgraded a number of its sites with integrations from Salesforce implementation partner, Mav3rik.
SYSPRO launches cloud ERP solution for AU manufacturers
Wed, 4th May 2022
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it in manufacturing
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cloud services
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inventory management systems
Following an early adopter program, SYSPRO has launched its Cloud ERP deployment option to Australian manufacturers and distributors.
IT service teams still struggling two years into pandemic
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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network infrastructure
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contact centre
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network management
Organisations are facing new challenges in IT service management as hybrid working becomes the norm, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
BlackLine launches Modern Accounting Playbook in APAC
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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apac
The solution package is based on notable practices and aims to help companies get up and running on BlackLine's accounting automation platform.
Aviatrix launches Advanced Cloud Services to aid IT transformation
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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it transformation
Aviatrix has announced the availability of Advanced Cloud Services, a customisable portfolio of service offerings created to help enterprises.
Zoom puts greater focus on the platform's security and privacy
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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cybersafety
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privacy
Zoom has recently received a variety of third-party certifications, unveiled product innovations, and established programs, focusing on security and privacy.
CloudBolt advanced capabilities aim to solve persistent problems
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
CloudBolt Software has announced advanced capabilities designed to overcome critical roadblocks many of the world's largest organisations are experiencing.
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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ai security
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it in healthcare
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Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
Datto releases purpose-built continuity solutions for MSPs
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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continuity
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datto
Datto has launched its SIRIS 5 product featuring up to four times the performance and Cloud Continuity for PCs, improved for the hybrid workforce of today.
Trend Micro launches security platform with host of partners
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has announced the launch of Trend Micro One, a unified cybersecurity platform with a growing list of ecosystem technology partners.
Varonis launches response to Salesforce security gaps
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Varonis introduces new features to enhance security and compliance in Salesforce, addressing common pain points for organisations.
90% of companies still not compliant with data privacy acts
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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big data
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bi
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martech
As of 31 March 2022, 90% of companies are not fully compliant with CCPA and CPRA Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) requirements.
Nexio partners with Chargebacks911 to enhance payment platform
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
This alliance means that Nexio will now utilise Chargebacks911’s end-to-end dispute management offering, while also reaping results for its merchants.
Data-driven companies stuck in inefficient, manual processes
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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compliance
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report
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data management
Although data-driven companies place utmost priority on securing sensitive data, most are stuck in cycles of ineffective manual practices.