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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 35

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Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cleantech
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sustainability
AUSCERT, UQ, and IDCARE team up under an Australian Government contract to bolster cyber security support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji through the Cyber and Critical Tech Co-operation Program.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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crowdfunding
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asx
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
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Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ecommerce
Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.
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Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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google
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acxiom
Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.
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CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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microsoft
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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fleet management
NTT DATA unveils its Edge AI platform, revolutionising IT/OT convergence by enabling real-time insights and decisions directly at the edge. Projected market: USD $232 billion by 2024.
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DapuStor & Pliops unveil superior KVrocks storage solution
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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storage
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cx
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martech
DapuStor collaborates with Pliops to enhance KVrocks, offering a high-performance alternative to RocksDB, doubling performance and cutting latency.
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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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devops
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dei
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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women in technology
MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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australian government
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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Optimizely unveils new CMS with innovative Visual Builder tool
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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saas
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paas
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ecm
Optimizely introduces its new SaaS CMS with the Visual Builder tool, empowering marketers to create and personalise websites effortlessly, enhancing engagement and conversions.
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LoadMaster 360 updates enhance security & optimise performance
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Progress has unveiled major enhancements to LoadMaster 360, its cloud-based unified application delivery platform, with a focus on advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) features for better protection and performance.
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AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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spending
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revenue management
AI use in mining surges as firms seek to boost safety and revenue, with spending tripled in 5 years, reports Augment Technologies CEO Brice Gower.
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Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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collaboration
Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing’s personalisation with bulk phishing’s scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.
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SentinelOne's cloud security solution hailed as market leader
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cnapp
SentinelOne’s Singularity Cloud Security secures top rankings in G2's CNAPP, CSPM, and CWPP categories, with over 240 awards and a 4.9 out of 5 rating.
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Eclypses launches Secure MTE data protection on AWS Marketplace
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Eclypses' Secure MTE data protection tech is now on the AWS Marketplace, offering validated FIPS 140-3 security and seamless integration for enhanced data protection.
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Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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incubator
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digital economy
Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the e-commerce sector.