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 343
WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...
Jabra takes Skype for Business to new levels
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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jabra
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voip
Jabra has released the latest upgrade to its product series, Jabra Evolve, providing employees new ways to use Skype for Business.
A closer look at Commvault's growing success in NZ
Fri, 15th May 2015
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partner programmes
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commvault
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nextgen distribution
Commvault's presence in NZ is growing, fuelled by a local team with decades of experience, an unwavering focus on the customer and targeted technology.
Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub
Thu, 14th May 2015
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auckland council
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huawei
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partners
Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.
SMBs, make technology work for you
Thu, 14th May 2015
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smb
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concur
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managing director
NZ's SMBs urged to embrace tech for a competitive edge; Concur highlights mobile, networking, and cloud solutions as game-changers.
Kemp Technologies to build channel momentum in ANZ
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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enable networks
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kemp technologies
Luke Holland joins Kemp Technologies to boost ANZ channel growth, leveraging a decade of industry expertise to expand partner networks.
The failing relationship between IT departments and service providers
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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it industry
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managed services
There is significant misalignment between what services IT departments want and what IT service providers are selling.
Moodle gets a makeover
Thu, 14th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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moodle
Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.
N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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n4l
This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.
Acronis gets personal, launches backup service in ANZ
Wed, 13th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis has launched its Acronis Backup Service and its new software-defined storage data centre for the ANZ region.
How IoT is shaping business in the Asia Pacific region
Wed, 13th May 2015
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public cloud
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iot
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microsoft
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing and the Asia-Pacific region is leading the way, according to Microsoft and Advantech.
Insentra named exclusive distie in ANZ for Cloudhouse
Tue, 12th May 2015
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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distributors
Cloudhouse has appointed Insentra as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for its Cloud Application Virtualisation technologies.
NZers embrace digital lifestyle
Tue, 12th May 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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video
The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
Retailers: Make wearables work for you
Tue, 12th May 2015
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wearables
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data protection
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tablets
Wearables offer a number of advantages to retailers, enabling greater customer service and engagement with a target audience.
Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop
Tue, 12th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.
Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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uber
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maps
In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
Good luck bringing your watch into your exam
Mon, 11th May 2015
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wearables
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massey university
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tablets
Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.
CIOs: Plan for the future and reap the benefits
Mon, 11th May 2015
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strategy
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analyst report
Planning for the long term is crucial for organisations to outperform their competitors, according to a survey by Gartner.
Gartner names another IoT vendor as 'cool'
Fri, 8th May 2015
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devops
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iot
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apm
Gartner has named Axiros as a Cool Vendor in IoT, highlighting Axiros' interesting approach to technology in a crowded and fast moving market.
Cisco: Out with John Chambers, in with Chuck Robbins
Fri, 8th May 2015
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cisco
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jobs
Cisco's Board of Directors names Chuck Robbins as CEO, effective July 26; John Chambers will take on role of executive chairman.