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
Comcast invests $7 million to boost Kingsland's internet
Yesterday
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uc
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Comcast's $7 million investment has introduced high-speed Internet services to Camden County, significantly enhancing connectivity for Kingsland residents and businesses.
FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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document management
A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Yesterday
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cryptocurrency
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genai
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ai
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
PPDS extends partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing team
Yesterday
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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collaboration
PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing have announced a multi-year contract extension, continuing PPDS as the exclusive digital display supplier for the F1 team.
EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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power / energy
EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.
Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise
Yesterday
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youtube
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collaboration
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digitisation
Techcombank's Brand Equity Index has surged by 68% in Q4 2024, now leading Vietnam's banking sector, fuelled by innovative marketing and community engagement.
The Couture Club's sales soar 200% with Shipster tech
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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software development
The Couture Club has reported a remarkable 200% growth in international sales, thanks to a game-changing logistics overhaul with Shipster's software platform.
Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend
Yesterday
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saas
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procurement
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spending
Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
Yesterday
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edutech
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digital transformation
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government
The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.
Citrix appoints Arrow as exclusive distributor for regions
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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smb
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citrix
Citrix has appointed Arrow Electronics as its exclusive mid-market distributor in North America and Europe, effective March 2025, enhancing partner flexibility.
ControlUp reports 30% growth in ARR for 2024 success
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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software development
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microsoft
ControlUp reports impressive growth for 2024, with a 30% rise in annual recurring revenue and a 629% surge in sales pipeline, amid expansion and innovation.
Camunda report warns of rising automation complexity risks
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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edr
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ai
Camunda's latest report reveals that 82% of organisations grapple with digital chaos as complexity in automated processes soars, posing heightened compliance risks.
Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development
Yesterday
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edutech
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e-learning
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genai
Microsoft and Pearson have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI skilling and learning, addressing the urgent need for workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.
Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions
Yesterday
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data analytics
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ai
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outsourcing
Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.
Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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transparency
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market
Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.
Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Yesterday
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support
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entrepreneur
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smb
Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.
T-Mobile acquires Vistar to revolutionise DOOH sector
2 days ago
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customers
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advertising
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digital media
T-Mobile has acquired Vistar Media for USD $600 million, aiming to revolutionise the digital-out-of-home advertising landscape by combining cutting-edge technology with customer insights.
Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier
2 days ago
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financial systems
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collaboration
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customers
A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.
Siemens tech selected by RIKEN for AI device research
2 days ago
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ai
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cloud services
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computing
Siemens Digital Industries Software will aid Japan's RIKEN in advancing research on next-gen AI devices using its Veloce Strato CS and Catapult HLS platforms.
Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.