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 2
Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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.
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Last month
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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social media
Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
Free AI & cyber courses launched to close skills gap
Last month
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Open University and the Institute of Coding have introduced free AI and cyber courses for over 6,000 young adults in the UK to bridge the digital skills gap.
Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts
Last month
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data analytics
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martech
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financial systems
A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.
Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion
Last month
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saas
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data protection
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investment
Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.
Report reveals strategies for Wi-Fi & Private 5G merger
Last month
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.