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 111
Juniper Networks announces improved partner program for 2022
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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juniper networks
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investment
Juniper Networks introduces new enhancements to its Partner Advantage Program, including a top-tier level and a collaborative sales platform.
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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crm
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bi
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big data
Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.
Pegasystems launches AI-powered customer journey capability
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Pegasystems introduces Next-Best-Action Customer Journeys, an AI-powered tool that revolutionizes traditional marketing.
Ava Security launches new cloud-connected security camera
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Ava Security has launched Ava Bullet, a cloud-connected security camera that uses AI, machine learning and acoustic analytics.
LOGIQ.AI advances machine data management with DPaaS offering
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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paas
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iaas
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data management
LOGIQ.AI launches Observability Data Pipeline as a Service (DPaaS) LogFlow, designed to enable enterprises to utilise machine data.
Software development companies hit hard by cyber crime
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Computer software developers have the highest risk of cybersecurity breaches, according to research by FoxTech.
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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accessibility
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disability
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report
New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.
IriusRisk's latest threat modelling platform advances collaboration and visualisation
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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bi
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uc
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big data
IriusRisk launches V4 of its automated threat modelling platform, featuring a new user interface, visualisation tools and advanced analytics.
IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
IBM acquires Australian digital transformation services company SXiQ to enhance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
Orolia and Hoptroff strike up partnership deal, collaborate on TTaaS software
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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uc
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servers
Orolia and Hoptroff partner to offer Traceable Time as a Service, providing precise time to customers in various industries.
Empired launches new app to reduce human error and improve security
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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microsoft
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voip
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contact centre
The Empired User Secure Score works alongside Microsoft Teams, to give organisations a bird’s eye view of the level of security compliance from their team.
WSO2 announces $90m funding will be used to drive global expansion
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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devops
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crm
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cx
WSO2 has announced that the company has closed $90 million in financing from client vehicles, advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Credit.
IDC forecasts quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 billion by 2027
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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quantum computing
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it infrastructure
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idc
The worldwide quantum computing market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 50.9%, according to IDC.
Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cx
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accounting systems
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martech
Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.
Macquarie Cloud Services makes Aussie first with new Azure portal
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cloud services
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microsoft
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virtualisation
Macquarie Cloud Services has become the first provider in Australia to offer a self-service Azure optimisation portal, providing cost savings up to 26%.
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye have unveiled new cloud security capabilities on AWS, including integration with Amazon Inspector.
OPC finds leading cause of privacy breaches is human error
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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email
Human error is responsible for the majority of serious privacy breaches, with email errors accounting for over a quarter, a report by the OPC reveals.
Secureworks invests in APAC team with new director and head of channel
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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mssp
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secureworks
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leadership
Secureworks has appointed Demetrios Georgiou as director of APAC and Murray Whitlocke-Jones as head of channel as it continues to expand across the region.
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.
NCC Group saves businesses from third-party vendor fallout
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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compliance
NCC Group launches Replicate - Recover, a cloud service offering maximum resilience against disruption of third-party cloud-based software.
Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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pos
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blockchain
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martech
Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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sustainable it
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support
The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.
Attivo Networks brings ThreatDefend Platform to Aus market with new distie agreement
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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multi-cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Attivo Networks has chosen Exclusive Networks as its national distributor in Australia to meet growing demand in the region.
IDC: Software spend on the rise as ANZ orgs adapt to ongoing changes
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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it spending
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cloud adoption
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software
Software spending in Australia and New Zealand experienced double-digit growth in 1H2021, with cloud adoption leading the way, according to IDC analysts.