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About Catherine

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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 113

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Talend once again named data integration leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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talend
Talend, the data integration specialist, has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for the sixth consecutive time.
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GBG and SEON strengthen online fraud prevention for financial institutions
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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seo
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martech
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partner programmes
GBG partners with SEON to bolster online fraud prevention for banks and fintechs, offering technology integrated into the GBG Intelligence Center.
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Ransomware has increased tenfold in one year, FortiGuard Labs finds
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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firewall
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malware
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks escalate in 2021, hitting critical infrastructure; Fortinet urges AI-powered defense.
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Kiwi company DEFEND achieves world first with Microsoft
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
New Zealand cybersecurity provider DEFEND is the first company worldwide to achieve all four Microsoft Advanced Specialisations, including Cloud Security.
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AVEVA makes Operations Control available via subscription model
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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subscriptions
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it operations management
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pricing solution
AVEVA introduces single subscription model for its Operations Control software, providing flexible access to core packages and add-on functionality.
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DDLS and AIICT team up to boost digital skills in Victoria
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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skills shortage
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victorian government
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digital careers
DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.
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Fivetran offers enterprises higher protection for sensitive data
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Fivetran launches new product tier, Fivetran Business Critical, providing higher levels of protection for sensitive data.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.
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MYOB and Procore partner to empower Kiwi construction businesses
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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accounting systems
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partner programmes
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digital banking
MYOB and Procore Technologies have launched an integrated platform for construction firms, offering comprehensive project management and financial solutions.
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Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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sitecore
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m&a
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retailers
Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.
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SAS unlocks future of CX with real-time data capabilities
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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bi
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big data
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crm
Businesses are adapting to a cookie-less world and prioritizing first-party data as part of their customer experience strategies, says SAS.
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COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in upskilling, study shows
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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wfh
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remote working
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pluralsight
COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted skills gaps and the need for upskilling, according to Pluralsight's new report.
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Contentsquare acquires Hotjar, advances digital experience platform
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Contentsquare has acquired Hotjar, allowing the two companies to jointly serve the global market and improve digital experiences for businesses.
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Palo Alto Networks brings more power to security teams with Cortex XDR 3.0
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is expanding its XDR solution to help organizations protect against cloud and identity-based threats.
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Rushed cloud migration leaves Kiwi businesses open to cyber attacks
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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kordia
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market research
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cloud migration
One in ten businesses are vulnerable after COVID-19 accelerated cloud migration, according to new research from Kordia’s specialist cloud consultancy, EMRGE.
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IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
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Robotic Skies and Carbonix partner to advance UAV tech on global scale
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
Robotic Skies partners with Carbonix to provide international field support for Carbonix UAVs in various industries.
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Databricks officially valued at $38 billion following latest funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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databricks
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funding
Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.
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CloudBlue launches revenue management solution in ANZ
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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revenue management
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ingram micro
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resellers
CloudBlue launches revenue management solution in Australia and New Zealand to simplify processes for partners.
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Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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students
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mental health
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icehouse
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
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Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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market analyst
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
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New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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avast
According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.
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Macquarie's Sydney data centres granted Hosting Certification Framework
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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data centre operators
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certification
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australian government
Macquarie Data Centers' Sydney facilities achieve Certified Strategic designation under Digital Transformation Agency's Hosting Certification Framework.
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Expectations for flexible working up to 75%, what can be done?
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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contact centre
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payroll systems
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hcm
Less than one-third of non-knowledge workers have flexibility in their roles, while 75% of knowledge workers want more flexibility, says Gartner.