About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, 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 12
Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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ai security
Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.
AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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financial systems
New research reveals 79% of Australian accountants see outsourcing as essential for growth, while 99.6% have embraced AI in their practices.
Singapore Paincare invests SGD $1.5m in digital revamp
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
Singapore Paincare Holdings invests S$1.5 million in digital transformation, partnering with UCrest to enhance its healthcare services nationwide.
LG Electronics ranks 97th in Best Global Brands 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital marketing
LG Electronics has soared in brand valuation, ranking 97th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2024 report, valued at USD$6.5 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year.
Adobe unveils new GPU-powered tools with NVIDIA RTX GPUs
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martech
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digital entertainment
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ai
Adobe has launched new GPU-powered tools for video and 3D content creators, leveraging NVIDIA's RTX GPUs to enhance creative workflows and efficiency.
Barriers hinder MarTech's role in fostering customer trust
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A report reveals that 91% of marketing professionals believe customer trust is vital, yet barriers prevent MarTech from fully enhancing that trust.
Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
Infor teams up with NVIDIA on AI healthcare integration
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data analytics
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ai
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healthtech
Infor's Cloverleaf Data Integration Platform now integrates with NVIDIA's Holoscan AI, promising enhanced real-time data use for improved patient care.
UK civil servants increase data sharing within government
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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collaboration
A recent survey reveals that 74% of civil servants are now sharing data across government departments, yet only 34% are collaborating with the private sector.
New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers
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data protection
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it training
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iot
A new course titled 'Trusted Computing 1102: Intermediate TPM Usage' has been launched to enhance the TPM skills of software developers and students.
EU's updated NIS2 Directive enforces stricter cybersecurity rules
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virtualisation
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
As the deadline for the NIS2 Directive looms, businesses across Europe face significant cybersecurity compliance challenges amid rising threats.
New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust
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hcm
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ai
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cleantech
Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
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email security
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payment technologies
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scams
New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.
KPMG Australia first to achieve ISO 420001 AI standard
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics
KPMG Australia has become the first organisation globally to obtain the ISO 420001 certification for its AI Management System, marking a significant milestone.
Chaos, trust issues and AI gaps impact employee wellbeing in AU
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hcm
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productivity
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leadership
A new Qualtrics report reveals that workplace chaos and trust issues are diminishing employee wellbeing in Australia, with only 39% of young workers planning to stay long-term.
Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
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recruitment
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workforce management
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job market
Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.
IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
IFS Ultimo has been named a 'Leader' in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management software, marking its second consecutive accolade.
UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
New research reveals UK retailers are tightening return policies, driven by annual losses of $2.6 billion from fraud and policy abuse.
Bridgehead expands internationally with Adelaide office
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saas
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it in manufacturing
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market
Bridgehead has launched a new office in Adelaide, aimed at enhancing its global expansion strategy and supporting businesses in entering key markets.
watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.