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About Catherine

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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 2

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Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage
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storage
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dr
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cybersecurity
Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.
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Exemplar & Radar Healthcare partnership enhances care
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Radar Healthcare and Exemplar Health Care are enhancing care quality through technological integration, leading to improved patient outcomes and safety.
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Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
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martech
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hcm
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personalisation
Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.
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Skybox Security study reveals network management challenges
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network infrastructure
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network management
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critical infrastructure
A Skybox Security study reveals that network professionals waste nearly half their workweek on manual tasks, raising concerns over compliance and security risks.
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Salesforce event in Auckland highlights AI transformation
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cx
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martech
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hcm
The Salesforce Agentforce World Tour in Auckland attracted over 1,300 attendees, showcasing the impact of autonomous AI agents on New Zealand businesses.
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Salesforce & Warrix enhance collaboration using Slack
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce and Thai sportswear firm Warrix have teamed up to streamline communication and processes using Slack, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
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MSI unveils AI, HPC servers with NVIDIA MGX, Intel Xeon 6
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endpoint protection
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paas
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data analytics
MSI unveils AI and HPC server solutions featuring NVIDIA MGX architecture and Intel Xeon 6 processors, enhancing compute density and energy efficiency.
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Amazon & prpl partner to enhance software deployment
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Amazon Web Services teams up with the prpl Foundation to streamline software deployment on customer premises equipment, enhancing applications like motion sensing.
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Dynabook launches Portege X30W-M 2-in-1 convertible laptop
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ai
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Dynabook has launched the Portege X30W-M, a 2-in-1 laptop designed for professionals, featuring AI capabilities and a lightweight build from USD $2,240.
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UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
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edutech
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rpa
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ai
A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.
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GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips
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iot
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data privacy
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ai
AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.
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CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe
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data protection
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encryption
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cx
CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.
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Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics
Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
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data protection
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government
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human rights
Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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Inploi integrates with Cornerstone for enhanced hiring tech
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saas
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hcm
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recruitment
UK talent acquisition firm inploi has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand, integrating their platforms to enhance global recruitment and employee development.
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Identity fraud in Europe surges by 150%, deepfakes on the rise
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.
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RobobAI unveils AI platform for optimising B2B payments
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storage
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data analytics
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fintech
RobobAI, an Australian fintech, launches an AI platform to optimise enterprise working capital and enhance B2B payment systems amid economic uncertainty.
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Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech
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power / energy
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nvidia
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speed
Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.
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Iceotope unveils KUL AI for energy-efficient AI computing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Iceotope unveils KUL AI, an innovative 8-GPU server promising up to 40% energy savings, designed for demanding AI applications and enhancing sustainability.
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Snowflake unveils features to simplify data & AI management
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hyperscale
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled new platform advancements aimed at simplifying data and AI management, including the Snowflake Open Catalog for enhanced governance.