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 14
watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.
Growth Lending & Aros Kapital launch GBP£1bn fund for SMEs
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saas
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capital
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collaboration
Growth Lending and Aros Kapital have joined forces to provide GBP£1 billion in loans to UK SMEs over the next 5 to 6 years, targeting various sectors.
GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.
Tandem Bank expands with Cogo on carbon management app
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem’s banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
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payment technologies
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market
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m&a
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.
Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source
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open source
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cybersecurity
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software development
Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.
Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
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robots
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smart home
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amazon
Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.
ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.
Kolekti launches Narus for secure Generative AI adoption
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Kolekti has unveiled Narus, a secure Generative AI platform, addressing firms' concerns over safe AI use from McKinsey's 2024 report.
London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.
Mitel unveils AI-powered communication analysis solution
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cx
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martech
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genai
Mitel has launched its AI-driven Mitel Interaction Recording Insights AI, aimed at automating communication analysis and enhancing business insights globally.
Zendesk unveils AI suite to enhance customer service efficiency
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI innovations aimed at enhancing customer service, including an AI Agent Builder requiring minimal training for users.
CryptoLab & Niobium partner to enhance AI privacy & speed
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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genai
CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.
Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.
Data Theorem debuts Code Secure for software chain safety
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devops
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
Data Theorem has unveiled Code Secure, a product designed to bolster software supply chain security by integrating advanced security features.
Josh Bersin launches Galileo Professional for HR sector
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hcm
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genai
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data privacy
The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled Galileo Professional, a budget-friendly AI assistant designed specifically for HR professionals and small teams.
AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
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saas
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physical security
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erp
Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.
Ofload unveils DataVerse to optimise freight emissions
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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cleantech
Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-powered platform aimed at optimising carbon emissions and freight performance across Australia's logistics networks.