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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 30

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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Malaysia Aviation Group boosts Martech with Anchora and GrowthOps partnership
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Malaysia Aviation Group partners with GrowthOps Asia and Anchora to boost marketing through tech upgrades, aiming to personalise and enhance customer experiences.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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green it
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
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Keepit triumphs at 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards with top accolade
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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saas
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data protection
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ai
Keepit wins Best Use of SaaS in a Cloud Ecosystem at the 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards, further solidifying its status with recognitions in other security categories.
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HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
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Indosat & Google Cloud join forces for sovereign cloud in Indonesia
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Indosat and Google Cloud have partnered to deliver Indonesia's first sovereign cloud, adhering to stringent data standards, and enhancing AI and edge cloud services.
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Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ai models
Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.
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Quod Orbis & YASH Technologies partner on cybersecurity boost
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Quod Orbis teams up with YASH Technologies to merge their CCM platform with YASH’s IT solutions, aiming at enhanced cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management for businesses worldwide.
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CI&T honoured in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for software services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
CI&T has been lauded in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Custom Software Development Services, achieving a 4.8/5 rating and 100% recommendation rate.
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Yellow.ai launches Analyze to revolutionise customer service
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ai
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customer service
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deep learning
Yellow.ai has launched Analyze, an AI-powered solution offering detailed insights into customer-bot interactions, reducing ticket volume by 30% and increasing containment rates by 10%.
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iManage reports strong growth, new deals & AI integration
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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copilots
iManage reports a stellar year with 142 new customers including Linklaters, opening two data centres, and introducing AI-powered features and Microsoft integration.
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DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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software development
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cloud services
DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.
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Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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fleet management
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healthtech
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telematics
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.
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Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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software updates
Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.
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Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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entrepreneur
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startup ecosystem
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startups
New data from Venture Planner reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software companies, and farms as top choices for budding entrepreneurs globally, with the UK leading in startup activity.
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IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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collaboration
Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.
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Jayco enhances RV operations through SugarCRM integration
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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it in manufacturing
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cx
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martech
Jayco, Australia’s top RV manufacturer, revamps its operations with SugarCRM, enhancing dealership relations and boosting sales by 7%, officials report.