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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.

Stories by Catherine - Page 346

Light bulb

Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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startups
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managing director
Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley's thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.
Hood kid

Retail sector vulnerable to threats, Intel Security seeks solution

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
In order to provide better retail kiosk security options, Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems.
Hd video communication

Panasonic brings HD communications system to the enterprise

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific has added two new models to its High Definition Visual Communications System.
Ibm cloud

IBM takes its security intelligence tech to the cloud

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM is moving its Security Intelligence technology, IBM Qradar, to the cloud, to help companies fight cyberattacks.
Time crime

Time crimes on the rise, WatchGuard steps in

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Up to 80% of the time employees spend on the internet has nothing to do with work, and organisations can lose up to $4,500 per employee every year...
Zomato uber

Zomato and Uber team up to target hungry app users

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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apps
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uber
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zomato
Zomato and Uber's new tie-up offers seamless travel to eateries, enriching dining experiences for food lovers across 13 countries.
Teacher students

Problem solving in a modern world

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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core education
Core Education is hosting an event this June for educators who are focused on how to create a learning experience that suits the modern world.
Healthcare

Govt IT campaign to put power in the hands of Kiwi patients

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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healthtech
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government
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healthcare
The New Zealand Government is implementing an online system to help and encourage patients to take more control over their health.
Cloud computing

Interactive Intelligence launches cloud services for Kiwi enterprises

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Interactive Intelligence has made its PureCloud Collaborate and PureCloud Communicate cloud services available for ANZ customers with AWS.
Microsoft

Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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financial results
Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
Cloud aws

Amazon Web Services a $5 billion business and growing

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon has increased its operating cash flow by nearly 50% to $7.84 billion in the past 12 months, and says AWS is a significant reason for this.
Hands in

HP joins Shoretel's Innovation Network

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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uc
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hp
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contact centre
ShoreTel announces HP as new member of its Innovation Network, enabling compatibility between HP routers and switches with ShoreTel's solutions.
Dc super girls

DC Super Hero Girls universe, coming to you this year

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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warner bros
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content creation
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creative technologies
Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment is launching DC Super Hero Girls, a new superhero universe targeted to young girls between the ages of 6-12.
Westpac

Westpac takes out top spot in Online Banking Awards

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Westpac has won the Canstar Online Banking Award for the first time, recognising its success in online banking in New Zealand.
Winner

Panasonic's UC solution wins product of the year

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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panasonic
Panasonic's KX-NS700 hailed as 2015's top UC product by TMC, offering SMBs advanced telecoms with easy scalability and integration.
Akamai

Akamai strengthens its team in the Asia Pacific region

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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jobs
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akamai
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partners
Akamai Technologies, the Content Delivery Network (CDN) services provider, has made significant additions to its team in APJ with senior appointments.
Printer chips

Samsung tackles printer market

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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samsung
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printing
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technology gifts
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its new printer range that's powered by Android and targeted to business users.
Education technology

Top ten technology trends impacting NZ schools

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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core education
Core Education has identified ten key digital technology trends, within key areas of change, that are impacting all aspects of education in NZ.
Ceo business darkness

Lifting the veil on the fears and focuses of the CEO

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
In 2015 and 2016 business growth remains a top priority for CEOs, and technology is seen as a primary tool to achieve this growth.
Group of people

Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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westpac
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sme
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smartphones
A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand don't believe technology has a significant impact on their organisation.