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 4
Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.
RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
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wearables
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.
Apple ships record 4 million smartphones in India Q3 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has recorded its highest quarterly shipment in India, dispatching 4 million units in Q3 2024, amid a thriving smartphone market.
Rubrik collaborates with Red Hat for OpenShift support
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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open source
Rubrik has announced a collaboration with Red Hat to enhance data security on Rubrik Security Cloud, with support for OpenShift Virtualization launching in early 2025.
Cloudera to acquire Octopai, boosting data management
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.
Top telecom trends for 2025: Wi-Fi 7 & 6G lead the way
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uc
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
Juniper Research has identified ten key telecommunications trends for 2025, signalling a transformative year for the industry with innovations like Wi-Fi 7 and 6G.
Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy
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uc
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cx
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martech
The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.
iSANZ Awards honour New Zealand's cybersecurity leaders
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The 2024 iSANZ Awards celebrated ten years of cybersecurity excellence in New Zealand, honouring outstanding contributions and innovation in the field.
Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.15 enhances hybrid cloud AI capabilities
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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genai
Red Hat has launched OpenShift AI 2.15, enhancing AI scalability and adaptability for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments.
Red Hat enhances developer hub with new AI templates
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open source
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llms
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ai
Red Hat has unveiled significant updates to its Developer Hub, enhancing support for AI application development for over 20,000 developers since its 2024 launch.
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
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physical security
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woolworths
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auror
Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
Device Authority's KSaaS surpasses 11m global authentications
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot security
Device Authority has reached a significant milestone with its KeyScaler as a Service platform, surpassing 11 million machine identity authentications globally.
Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk
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malware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.
NexLaw launches AI platform to revolutionise Aussie law
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
NexLaw has launched its legal AI platform in Australia, aiming to revolutionise litigation management for law firms with its innovative technology.
MoEngage launches tools to boost Aussie market engagement
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
MoEngage unveils a suite of tools for Australian marketers to enhance cross-channel engagement during the festive season, boosting personalised customer experiences.
Obsidian plug-ins transform productivity with AI models
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genai
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ai
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personal computing devices
A new exploration shows how developers can enhance productivity using Obsidian with RTX AI PCs, harnessing generative AI for streamlined workflows.
Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
CloudSEK warns that the Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its reach, now targeting critical vulnerabilities in various systems and IoT devices.
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.
DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
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data analytics
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dei
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cybersecurity
DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.
AppOmni partners with Cisco for SaaS zero trust security
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
AppOmni has teamed up with Cisco to bolster SaaS security by employing a comprehensive zero trust framework, enhancing protection for global organisations.