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 357
New Te Reo Maori app targets total beginners
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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apple
Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Education has released its second Te Reo Maori learning app, Puna.
NZ Hi-Tech Awards: Calling all tech heads
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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hi-tech awards
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awards
There are two more weeks for people to enter this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards, the winners of which will be announced at a gala dinner on May 15th.
How to protect your privacy when you're dating online
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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online dating
The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.
New Kiwi taxi app says it's better than Uber
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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uber
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axis
This past weekend an Auckland based company launched Cabchooze, a taxi app that provides low fixed fares for journeys beyond 10kms.
Software Defined Networking to be a billion dollar market by 2018
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
According to IDC the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) market will surpass the $1 billion mark by 2018 in the APEJ region alone.
Will NetSuite's new senior vice president be its secret weapon?
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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jobs
NetSuite has appointed Lee Thompson, who will head up NetSuite's sales operations and work to build the sales organisation across the region.
9 apps to help you survive Valentine's Day
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Dodge the Valentine's Day blues with 9 savvy apps for lovebirds and singles alike – from flirty games to solo adventures.
Paessler AG: The key to success in the New Zealand market
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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marketing
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paessler
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soft solutions
Paessler AG, the network monitoring company, puts its success in New Zealand down to two primary components: good partners and roadshows.
Panasonic NZ bounds back after significant loss
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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fintech
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panasonic
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finance, leasing & rental
Panasonic New Zealand's financial statements for the year ended March 2014 show the company is once again making a profit, albeit a moderate one.
Toshiba's New Zealand branch remains stable in uncertain landscape
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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fintech
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toshiba
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finance, leasing & rental
Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited New Zealand Branch has released its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014.
Information Leadership targets public sector with cloud service
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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iaas
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leadership
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partners
Information Leadership and Revera have launched two IaaS platforms to help companies transition to information management in the cloud.
Naverisk and Vorex partner up to target MSP market
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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partner programmes
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naverisk
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managed services
Naverisk and Vorex have entered into a strategic alliance to create a fully integrated RMM and PSA solution for the MPS market.
Sony releases 'affordable' Xperia E4, says battery lasts two days
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony Mobile has released the Xperia E4 smartphone, saying two stand-out features are the price and battery performance.
Kiwi creators launch global 3D printing platform
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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3d printing
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websites
A group of Kiwis are in the final stage of building www.boffles.com, a global platform for hosting and downloading 3D design files.
NZIX provides Kiwi schools with faster, better internet
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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schools
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n4l
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internet new zealand
New Zealand Internet Exchange enhances connectivity for Kiwi schools, offering faster, more efficient internet through the government-funded Managed Network.
Connector Systems targets vertical markets, shakes up traditional approach
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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connector systems
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marketing
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resellers
While the status quo vendor driven business model continued to remain their core business, there was emerging a complementary solution driven model.
Qrious partners with Roy Morgan Research to provide insights into Kiwi market
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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qrious
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roy morgan research
Qrious teams up with Roy Morgan to transform NZ market insights, merging cutting-edge analytics with detailed consumer profiling.
Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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fintech
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westpac
Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.
Mega trends boost unified communications market
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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analyst report
Frost and Sullivan has identified 'mega trends' that will support unified communications (UC) market growth in the APAC region.
Dell SecureWorks targets ANZ cyber security space
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Dell SecureWorks says cyber threats are one of the top concerns for business today, and Ractliffe will help the company reach more ANZ organisations.