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 364
Jade Software's Thinkubator encouraging bright ideas
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Jade Software's Thinkubator, the two week long initiative designed to encourage innovative ideas, is coming to a close.
Akilla app to prevent drowsy driving in NZ
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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apple
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For the 2014 New Zealand Drowsy Driver Awareness Day a drowsy driving educational app, known as Akilla, is being released for free.
Victoria University student teaching robots to see like humans
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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imaging
Student Syed Saud Naqvi is currently working on an algorithm to help computer programmes and robots view static images closer to how we see them.
NZ small businesses making half a million every year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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xero
Now 28% of New Zealand small businesses are making $500,000 or more, up almost 14% since 2011, according to analysis from Xero.
Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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apps
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recruitment
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weirdly
Weirdly is a Kiwi recruitment app that aims to help employers find the person who is the right fit and make the employment process easier.
Hemisphere Technologies signs distribution deal with Endian
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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hemisphere technologies
Hemisphere Technologies and Endian have announced a partnership to provide security solutions to various NZ sectors.
OpenText hones in on APAC region
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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opentext
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partners
OpenText has made three new appointments in the APAC region to strengthen partner relationships and increase sales in the region.
CORE Education to lead NZ Learning Technologies Advisory
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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education, learning & training
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schools
CORE Education to spearhead NZ's Learning Technologies Advisory, enhancing e-learning in schools with digital tech and broadband.
Dick Smith partners with Trade Me to reach more Kiwis
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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trade me
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Dick Smith expands in NZ, launching a store on Trade Me to offer Kiwis a broader tech product range with exclusive deals.
Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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breach prevention
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imperva
Imperva bolsters its cybersecurity suite with new DDoS protection services, aiming to shield businesses from escalating online attacks.
Ernst and Young chooses Spark Digital as NZ telco partner
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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EY partners with Spark Digital for NZ telecom services, advancing digital focus with new smartphone and Wi-Fi solutions for staff.
15 NZ hi-tech firms eligible to $13 million in Growth Grants
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Steven Joyce has announced 15 companies have met the eligibility criteria for the research and development Growth Grants from Callaghan Innovation.
Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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apple
The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).
Kiwi VMob joins Las Vegas Technovation Solutions Centre
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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customers
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vmob
VMob, the New Zealand mobile marketing company, has joined the exclusive Technovation Solutions Centre in Las Vegas.
Pandora now available on Google Chromecast
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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google
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smartphones
Pandora launches on Chromecast in New Zealand, offering users a seamless way to stream radio on their TVs via updated mobile apps.
Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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government
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unisys
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modernisation
The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).
Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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uc
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mobility
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partners
The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde to connect tribes around New Zealand
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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fronde
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māori
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde, using Iwi Connect to boost communication and preserve culture among New Zealand tribes.
Kordia first Australasian telco to go live with Microsoft Azure
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Kordia, the Auckland based telecommunications provider, has gone live on Microsoft Azure's ExpressRoute service.
Kiwi businesses can now use Lync and Skype for video calling
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Kiwi businesses set to benefit as Microsoft enables Skype and Lync video calling, bridging the gap between everyday users and enterprises.