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Catherine Knowles

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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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Aerohive shows significant revenue growth in New Zealand
Connector Systems

Aerohive shows significant revenue growth in New Zealand

Aerohive Networks New Zealand Ltd financial statements for the year ended December 31 2013 show a significant increase in revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy
Unified Communications

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy

This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Wine sensor technology to make Sauvignon blanc better than ever
Auckland University

Wine sensor technology to make Sauvignon blanc better than ever

The technology is being specifically designed for Sauvignon blanc and aims to improve the wine during the winemaking process.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014

Global Stories

Skype for Business to advance business communication
Unified Communications

Skype for Business to advance business communication

Microsoft to launch Skype for Business, melding Skype's ease with Lync's enterprise prowess, poised to revolutionize business communication in 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
What are the 4 laws of IT innovation?
Hyperscale

What are the 4 laws of IT innovation?

Stay ahead of the IT game in this rapidly changing technological world and learn a thing or two from Melcalfe, Moore, Edholm and Shannon.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity
Microsoft

Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity

The 9879 build comes with new gestures, an updated toolbar (with the option to unckeck boxes and hide buttons) and a simplified OneDrive system.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Oxford Dictionary develops app for non-native English students
EduTech

Oxford Dictionary develops app for non-native English students

The Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English was developed to help non-native English speakers with their studies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Deep Security for Amazon Web Services Marketplace provides increased capabilities
Hyperscale

Deep Security for Amazon Web Services Marketplace provides increased capabilities

Available as software or as a service, Deep Security for AWS Marketplace could allow resellers to provide greater offerings to customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Custom apps enable customer engagement and collaboration
Unified Communications

Custom apps enable customer engagement and collaboration

The Good Technology Mobility Index Report Q3 2014 shows enterprise mobility is moving toward custom apps and iOS tablets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Tidemark releases modern solution with predictive capabilities
Data Analytics

Tidemark releases modern solution with predictive capabilities

Tidemark unveils a game-changing analytics platform, empowering CFOs with predictive insights for smarter financial planning in the Big Data era.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Voyager Internet takes out top spot in Deloitte Fast 50
Marketing Technologies

Voyager Internet takes out top spot in Deloitte Fast 50

Voyager Internet leads as NZ's fastest-growing tech firm in Deloitte Fast 50, boasting a surge of 1391.43% growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
CommVault announces updates for Amazon Web Services
Hyperscale

CommVault announces updates for Amazon Web Services

CommVault boosts AWS with new Simpana update, enhancing cloud backup management for workloads, streamlining operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
Kiwi cloud company Psoda expands Australian footprint
Hyperscale

Kiwi cloud company Psoda expands Australian footprint

NZ's Psoda partners with Macquarie Telecom to boost its cloud software reach in Australia, aiming to revolutionize local SaaS offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime

The ongoing cooperation between public and private organisations is important in the fight against cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me
Trade Me

BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me

BuddyBid launches to revolutionise online auctions, offering businesses a platform to sell via Facebook, competing with TradeMe.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Navdy releases futuristic driving tool
Apple

Navdy releases futuristic driving tool

Navdy unveils a revolutionary driving gadget, blending HUD technology with hands-free controls for safer, smarter journeys.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Channel partners choose managed services over public cloud
Public Cloud

Channel partners choose managed services over public cloud

Survey finds 96% of channel partners prioritize managed services over public cloud, indicating a major shift in the tech industry's approach to ITaaS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Veeam reports significant growth in third quarter
Virtualisation

Veeam reports significant growth in third quarter

Veeam sees a 65% growth in Q3, marking its 27th consecutive quarter of double-digit increases amidst growing demand for modern data solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014