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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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Tomorrowland

Film review: Tomorrowland

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.
Spark morepork

Spark takes on smart home security market

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
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digital services
Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.
Security ioe

Cisco: Securing the Internet of Everything

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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iot
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cybersecurity
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dubai
The Internet of Everything (IoE) is increasing the need for intelligent security and privacy solutions, according to Cisco.
Money falling from the sky

Thriving IoT market heads towards trillion dollar mark

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.
Samsung monitor

Samsung releases new curved monitor for gamers and businesses

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils the SE790C, a 34-inch curved monitor blending immersive gaming with business efficiency, certified for eye comfort.
Technology apple

Apple awards Lexel with education partner status

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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edutech
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apple
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lexel systems
Now, as a nominated Apple Education partner, Lexel can offer schools and education institutions education specific Apple products and pricing.
Who is it

Most influential technology executive revealed

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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analyst report
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axis
The executives that ranked the top of the list are actioning change within an organisation and are recognising the need to move forward.
Threat

Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Hybrid benefits

Key benefits of managed hybrid IT

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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centurylink
When an organisation partners with the right managed hybrid IT solutions provider, they reap the benefits of a tailored solution, says CenturyLink.
Business mission

How business process management software is changing

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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iot
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orchestration
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research director
Gartner predicts worldwide spending on business process management (BPM) software will grow 4.4% to reach $2.7 billion in 2015.
E learning

Top e-learning trends impacting education

Wed, 27th May 2015
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edutech
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gaming
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uc
Today, elearning trends shaping schools and the way people learn. These include mobile learning, Tin Can API, edugaming, and augmented reality.
Declining market

Canon, Epson and HP leaders in declining HCP market

Wed, 27th May 2015
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printing
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market
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analyst report
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), according to IDC.
File sharing

Commvault addresses file sharing security concerns

Wed, 27th May 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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commvault
IT is losing its grip on corporate data through the combination of poor data governance and an increasing reliance on insecure file sharing solutions.
Innovation

Fieldays Innovation Accelerator showcases Kiwi tech

Wed, 27th May 2015
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agricultural technology
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drones
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callaghan innovation
The Fieldays Innovation Accelerator is a new initiative sponsored by Callaghan Innovation and aims to help Kiwi innovators rise to the global stage.
Xero

Xero: Making paperwork paperless

Wed, 27th May 2015
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero has entered an integration partnership with Formitize, the mobile forms platform to create paperless solutions for data collection and reporting.
Apple logo crowd

What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.

Wed, 27th May 2015
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microsoft
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google
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apple
BrandZ reveals its top 100 most valuable global brands, and takes a closer look at the growing power of the technology sector and how it's evolving.
Money

Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion

Wed, 27th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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m&a
Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
Skiproaming

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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uc
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messenger
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voip
UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
Acronis

Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business

Tue, 26th May 2015
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dr
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windows
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apple
Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.
Virtual reality

Virtual reality apps market set to explode

Tue, 26th May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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mobility
Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.