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Catherine Knowles
News Editor
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.

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Cypago & Archer partner to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cypago and Archer have partnered to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring, boosting real-time oversight and continuous security controls for enterprises.
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NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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NetDocuments reports 72% growth in APAC as over 20,000 legal professionals adopt its AI-powered document management system nationwide.
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RightRev launches unified lessor accounting for XaaS providers

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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RightRev launches a unified lessor accounting platform integrating ASC 842/IFRS 16 and ASC 606/IFRS 15 to support hardware firms adopting XaaS models.
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Xen 4.21 boosts cloud, automotive support with new features

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Xen 4.21 launches with enhanced cloud, automotive support, boosting performance, security, and compatibility across diverse architectures and platforms.
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AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
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Archer achieves milestone in quantum transistor control & readout

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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quantum computing
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Archer has achieved electrical control and readout of its quantum single electron transistors, advancing towards a working carbon-based quantum qubit.
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Commerce media maturity benchmark highlights sectoral disparities

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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New research reveals retail leads commerce media maturity, with 22% at advanced stages, while automotive lags, highlighting vast sector disparities worldwide.
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
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Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.
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Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
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Pliops & Zilliz partner to scale enterprise AI with affordable RAG

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Pliops and Zilliz have teamed up to deliver affordable, large-scale AI with their combined LightningAI hardware and Milvus database, cutting costs for enterprises.
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Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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Invisible AI failures pose growing threat to enterprise trust

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Invisible AI failures, such as hallucinations and accuracy issues, threaten enterprise trust, with 82% of bugs traced to these hidden errors, Testlio finds.
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Black Kite launches global unified framework for third-party AI risk

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
Black Kite has launched BK-GA3TM, a global unified AI risk framework to help firms assess third-party vendor threats amid evolving AI complexities worldwide.
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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.
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Silent Push updates threat-hunting platform for deeper analysis

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Silent Push updates its threat-hunting platform to version 4.11, enhancing workflows, search functions, and integrations for deeper security analysis.
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Western Digital expands AI & HPC storage with new solutions

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Western Digital broadens AI and HPC storage with new UltraSMR tech and partnerships, enabling scalable, efficient data solutions beyond hyperscalers.
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Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.