About Catherine
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.
Stories by Catherine - Page 30
Boomi customers deploy 50,000 AI agents as agentic adoption soars
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Since May 2025, Boomi customers have deployed over 50,000 AI agents, driving major growth in automation and operational efficiency across industries.
Avalara unveils new AI tools to streamline global tax compliance
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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erp
Avalara launches AI tools including Avi and MCP servers to automate global tax compliance, cutting filing times and lowering risks for 43,000 users worldwide.
Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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open source
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software development
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microsoft
The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.
Westlaw New Zealand launches AI-powered research tools for lawyers
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Thomson Reuters has launched AI-powered research tools in Westlaw New Zealand, enhancing legal research with natural language queries and secure AI features.
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost cyber resilience
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing cyber resilience with improved asset visibility and automated defence.
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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3d printing
Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.
Pax8 launches Agent Store & AI playbook to boost MSP growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
Pax8 launches Agent Store and Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook to help MSPs adopt AI and boost growth with tailored digital solutions.
ScienceLogic launches Skylar suite to unify AI & automation for IT
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ScienceLogic unveils its Skylar suite, unifying AI, automation, compliance and observability to boost IT operations and accelerate incident response.
Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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uc
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erp
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api
Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.
Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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uc
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dr
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physical security
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.
Boomi launches SAP CDC tool to simplify real-time data access
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Boomi has launched a global SAP CDC tool enabling enterprises to access SAP data in real time without custom coding, boosting AI and analytics projects.
NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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robots
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quantum computing
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supply chain
NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing asset visibility and automating cyber defence for global firms.
Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.
Canva integrates design tools with ChatGPT for seamless creativity
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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social media
Canva now integrates its design tools directly within ChatGPT, enabling 700 million users to create and edit visuals through natural language prompts seamlessly.
Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.
LiveRamp unveils AI agents & expanded integrations for marketers
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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data privacy
LiveRamp launches AI tools enabling marketers to use autonomous agents with secure data access, plus new integrations including Netflix for smarter campaigns.
Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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ai security
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genai
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ai
A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.
ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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malware
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
ThreatBook launches its Advanced Threat Intelligence solution to enhance cyber risk detection in Asia Pacific, analysing billions of attack records daily.