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
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
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ai
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students
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student support
Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.
Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search
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apm
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genai
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ai
Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.
ANS enhances UK business with AI initiatives & growth
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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ai
ANS reports 7% revenue growth in 2024 and is poised to enhance UK businesses' AI capabilities, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
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it training
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partner programmes
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ai
ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.
ASEAN firms lead APJ region in AI for HR functions
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
A Workday study reveals that over a third of ASEAN organisations view employee upskilling as a key priority amid challenges in talent management.
Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Kobble has unveiled a new Embedded Finance Platform designed to tackle inefficiencies in Australia's financial sector caused by failed IT projects.
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
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email security
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.
Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
New features added to my health app for holiday travel
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healthtech
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apps
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management
Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.
Myriota secures $50m funding to boost IoT & jobs in Adelaide
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digital transformation
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iot
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cleantech
Myriota has raised $50 million to boost its IoT capabilities and create up to 100 jobs at its Adelaide manufacturing base.
Futurex partners with Cake to launch cloud payment system
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document management
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digital transformation
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encryption
Futurex has teamed up with Cake, Vietnam's leading digital bank, to launch the country's first fully cloud-based Card Management System.
SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.
Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.
Medallia reveals experience management trends for 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia predicts that 2025 will see hyper-personalisation, employee empowerment, and AI transforming customer engagement strategies.
Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
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ai
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funding
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capital raising
Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
Domo's report unveils AI's impact on digital behaviour
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
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it training
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hcm
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jobs
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.