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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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Fighting crime

Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Motorola Solutions' Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group's analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.
5g better

A closer look at the 5G global market

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
As 5G ambitions soar, a report reveals a £3.6bn investment by 2020, setting the stage for a transformative leap in wireless tech.
Beckoning

Software vendors: Service desks need you

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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landesk
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integrated systems
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partners
Software vendors urged to guide service desks in integrating technologies, according to Landesk research in partnership with SDI.
Online learning portal

Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.
Battery charging

'Power over Wi-Fi': Scientists revolutionise the recharging game

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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semiconductors
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iot
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wireless networks
A team of researchers are developing a 'power over Wi-Fi' system that has the ability to recharge batteries from up to 28 feet (8.5 metres) away.
Classroom video

Educators, don't get left behind in the digital age

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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edutech
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cloud services
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mobile apps
More schools in New Zealand are investing in technology for virtual learning environments and mobile learning.
Unifed communications

Westcon and Sonus, teaming up to bring Skype for Business to Kiwis

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Westcon Group and Sonus, the real-time communications vendor, have signed a distributor partnership agreement for New Zealand.
Samsung gear vr gs6

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition now available in New Zealand

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
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retail
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition are on sale for a RRP of NZD$299 from selected Noel Leeming stores, Samsung Kiosks and online.
Whatsapp notification

Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.
Business success

How to drive success with your IT operations

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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it automation
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kaseya
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it managers
Automation can help mid-sized IT groups spend more time on strategic projects, according to a survey by Kaseya.
Bleak businessman

AudioCodes' second quarter revenues looking bleak

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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audiocodes
AudioCodes has announced its revenues for the second quarter of 2015 are anticipated to be lower than previously estimated.
Community

CompTIA channel community launches in ANZ

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
CompTIA has launched a group dedicated to technology resellers, solution providers, distributors, vendors and channel associates based in ANZ.
Competition winner

Kiwi students set to take on the world, starting with Seattle

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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auckland university
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microsoft imagine cup
The three University of Auckland students who designed the app Tether have gained a finalist placing in the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals.
Wireless watch device

Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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semiconductors
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wireless devices
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fitness tracker
Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.
Partner ruckus

Ruckus works to transform the wireless experience

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless has expanded its SPoT location-based service (LBS), to let service providers and enterprises improve their wireless infrastructure.
Security key

Arbor Networks teams up with Duo to protect NZ organisations

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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ddos
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duo
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arbor networks
Arbor Networks has partnered with Duo, the specialist security IT distributor, to better serve its New Zealand customer base.
Business transformation

Schneider Electric moves into digital age with OpenText

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Schneider Electric has selected OpenText to deliver B2B workflow management and enable its global supply chain platform.
Spark

Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
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partners
Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.
Apple watch update mz5brtq

Apple Watch gets its first update...

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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wearables
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apple
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technology gifts
The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.
Cisc3o

Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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supply chain
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cisco
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sales
Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.