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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 13

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Growth Lending & Aros Kapital launch GBP£1bn fund for SMEs
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saas
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capital
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collaboration
Growth Lending and Aros Kapital have joined forces to provide GBP£1 billion in loans to UK SMEs over the next 5 to 6 years, targeting various sectors.
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GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.
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Tandem Bank expands with Cogo on carbon management app
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem’s banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.
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Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
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payment technologies
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market
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m&a
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.
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Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source
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open source
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cybersecurity
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software development
Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.
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Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
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robots
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smart home
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amazon
Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.
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ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.
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Kolekti launches Narus for secure Generative AI adoption
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Kolekti has unveiled Narus, a secure Generative AI platform, addressing firms' concerns over safe AI use from McKinsey's 2024 report.
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London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.
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Mitel unveils AI-powered communication analysis solution
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cx
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martech
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genai
Mitel has launched its AI-driven Mitel Interaction Recording Insights AI, aimed at automating communication analysis and enhancing business insights globally.
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Zendesk unveils AI suite to enhance customer service efficiency
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI innovations aimed at enhancing customer service, including an AI Agent Builder requiring minimal training for users.
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CryptoLab & Niobium partner to enhance AI privacy & speed
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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genai
CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.
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Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
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Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.
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Data Theorem debuts Code Secure for software chain safety
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devops
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
Data Theorem has unveiled Code Secure, a product designed to bolster software supply chain security by integrating advanced security features.
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Josh Bersin launches Galileo Professional for HR sector
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hcm
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genai
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data privacy
The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled Galileo Professional, a budget-friendly AI assistant designed specifically for HR professionals and small teams.
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AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.
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Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
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saas
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physical security
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erp
Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.
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Ofload unveils DataVerse to optimise freight emissions
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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cleantech
Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-powered platform aimed at optimising carbon emissions and freight performance across Australia's logistics networks.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
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edutech
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physical security
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data privacy
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.