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 328
How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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martech
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uber
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adobe
The digital age is disrupting the traditional business model and making trust the currency of the 21st century.
Zebra Technologies and Mainfreight team up to aid ANZ businesses
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mainfreight, the global logistics provider, has partnered with Zebra Technologies to help ANZ companies embrace mobile working.
Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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semiconductors
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qualcomm
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m&a
Qualcomm Atheros has acquired Ikanos Communications for an estimated $47 million, expanding their footprint in the carrier fixed line segment.
Come 2025, the 5G market will be worth $65 billion
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
By 2025, 5G service revenues will exceed $65 billion globally, and account for approximately 7% of all operator-billed service revenues.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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intel
Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
HP, Dell and Lenovo lead 'disappointing' workstations market
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
Certified mobile workstations continue to show strong growth, while the desktop workstations market continues to decline, according to IDC.
Patton commits to providing top quality new-generation VoIP
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Patton has completed testing of its new generation of enterprise session border controllers for interoperability with BroadSoft's BroadWorks platform.
Cambium Networks completes world first
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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uc
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supply chain
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connector systems
Cambium Networks sets a new world record with the longest-ever network link at 245.8km, enabling HD video and VoIP in remote areas.
Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The digital revolution is leading to the creation of new roles and greater demand for specialised skills in New Zealand's IT industry.
Wellington event takes a closer look at Lean Startup Methodology
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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deloitte
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
A three-day Lean Startup Methodology conference, the first of its kind in Australasia, will take place in Wellington this October.
Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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apps
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university of waikato
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technology gifts
University of Waikato student Satvir Singh wants to find out how effective smartphone apps are when it comes to giving up smoking.
Accenture strengthens security portfolio with latest acquisition
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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accenture interactive
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accenture
Accenture has acquired cyber security company FusionX to strengthen its security practice and help clients defend against cyber attacks.
Mobile threat landscape a minefield
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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apps
Mobile app vulnerabilities and threat vectors are on the rise, posing risks to enterprise security, according to a new report.
M2M market set to reach $35b by 2020
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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cloud services
M2M has widespread industrial uses and is used extensively in the utilities sector, the automotive sector, for telemedicine, and more.
HeadQuarters acquires IAC, expands tourism Wi-Fi hotspots around NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Queenstown's HQ Network Consultancy has acquired The Internet Access Company, expanding the nation's Wi-Fi hotspots.
Azul Systems expands footprint in NZ with local reseller agreement
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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martech
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partner programmes
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software development
Azul Systems partners with Chelmer to offer New Zealand financial services customers access to its Java Virtual Machine.
Gartner names SaaS provider Magic Quadrant leader
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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saas
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management
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gartner magic quadrant
Acquia named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management. Second consecutive year for the SaaS provider.
Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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apple
Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.
Commvault's Endpoint Data Protection: Enabling enterprise mobility
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Geared toward modern workplaces, Commvault's Endpoint Data Protection allows an enterprise to regain control over business critical data.
D-Link shows off spherical Wi-Fi USB adapter
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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encryption
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d-link
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usb
D-Link releases AC1900 Wi-Fi USB Adapter to improve Wi-Fi performance on laptops and desktops, offering speeds of up to 1900Mbps.