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
85% of Australian e-commerce content found to be plagiarised
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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martech
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digital transformation
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seo
Australian AI-driven SEO solutions specialist, OptiDan, reveals alarming levels of duplicate and plagiarised content amongst e-commerce retailers in its comprehensive industry study.
Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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edutech
Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.
Wincanton bags exclusive rights to Zeus's freight tech in UK, Ireland
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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freightways
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strategy
In a strategic shift, UK supply chain partner, Wincanton, acquires the exclusive rights to use Zeus' digital freight management solutions, strengthening a tech-driven approach.
Adjust’s Mobile App Trends 2024 unveils boost in global app installs
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Mobile app installs globally rose by 4% in 2023, marking a recovery in the industry and highlighting the potential for returns, according to a report by analytics firm Adjust and AppLovin.
Synology introduces BeeStation: An accessible personal cloud storage solution
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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storage
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privacy
Taiwanese NAS leader Synology introduces BeeStation, a simpler and more user-friendly personal cloud storage product, designed for individual users and families in the ANZ region.
ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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email security
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technology gifts
Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.
UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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walkme
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data leak
FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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testing
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power / energy
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research
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
43% of enterprises investing in breakthrough GenAI technology, EY study reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
EY's study confirms 43% of firms are investing in generative AI, placing it third in emerging technologies, with 80% developing proof-of-concept applications.
Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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godaddy
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revenue management
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smb
GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewall
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
Zyxel Networks launches high-performing, cloud-managed Ethernet switches
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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network management
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ethernet
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bandwidth
Zyxel Networks expands its product portfolio with the XMG1915 series 8/16-Port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Switches, defined by compact design and high-speed.
DataStax rolls out RAGStack, an all-new Gen AI data solution
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cto
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integration
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privacy
DataStax's RAGStack, a Gen AI data solution powered by LlamaIndex, is now available, offering Astra DB developers efficient parsing of complex PDF documents, previously a challenge in RAG implementation.
Mobile app installs grow by 4% in 2023 despite downturn
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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bi
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big data
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gaming
App installs worldwide witnessed a 4% increase in 2023, revitalising sectors like fintech, gaming, and e-commerce, despite a downward trend last year, according to a report by Adjust and AppLovin.
Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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apple
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app development
Private Internet Access enhances privacy-focused services with the introduction of a macOS split tunneling fix and an Apple TV VPN, both featuring dedicated IP options.
Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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managed services
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Global Switch's newest data centre, 'London South', will expand its London operation to one of Europe's largest purpose-built data centres, offering 40MW of IT capacity and innovative energy-efficient solutions.
Griffin, UK bank, opens applications for early access fintech programme
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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fintech
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digital banking
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applications
UK licensed bank, Griffin, has opened applications for their early access programme, Foundations, which provides a full-stack Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform.
Syniti Rapid Data Governance now an SAP Endorsed App
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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oil and gas
Data management leader Syniti's Rapid Data Governance (RDG) solution has received endorsement from SAP and is now available in the SAP store.
Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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sustainable it
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telco
Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks in a bid to offer affordable internet to Pakistan's residential users, aiming to boost the digital economy and counter the nation's internet access issue.
Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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malware
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mobility
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byod
40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.
China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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creative technologies
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ai
China's international B2B MNCs are using social media as a primary marketing channel, with 70% planning to increase their marketing budget in 2024, according to KAWO's recent report.
Generative AI set to reshape anti-fraud efforts by 2024
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ml
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biometrics
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rpa
83% of anti-fraud professionals to deploy generative AI in anti-fraud activities within two years, says 2024 Anti-Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report, despite earlier lag behind expectations.
DigiCert reveals widening gap in digital trust management globally
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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devops
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encryption
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iot
DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust Survey highlights a growing divide between 'leaders' and 'laggards' in global enterprise digital trust, with effective practices affecting revenue, innovation, and productivity.