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
Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust
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cloud security
Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
LearnUpon unveils Learning Journeys for tailored training
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crm
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it training
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martech
LearnUpon has launched Learning Journeys, a new feature designed to automate personalised learning experiences, enhancing engagement for organisations and learners.
Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Gridsight has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered software, aiding energy operators in navigating Australia’s energy transition.
Appfire launches programme to assist cloud migration
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migration
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hyperscale
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dc
Appfire has launched the Cloud Advantage Alliance to assist Atlassian's Data Center customers in migrating to the cloud, collaborating with several key partners.
Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
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ai
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digital age
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hackathon
The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.
Insights launches new API to boost personal development
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data analytics
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hcm
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ueba
Insights has launched its new Insights Discovery API, designed to enhance HR platforms with personality profiles for improved team communication and engagement.
Riverbed unveils new AI-driven observability solutions
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virtualisation
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uc
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cx
Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its platform, introducing AI-driven observability tools aimed at transforming IT operations, with a focus on enhanced data insights.
Primer & Cleeng join forces to optimise global payments
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devops
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cx
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martech
Cleeng has partnered with Primer to enhance global payment operations, aiming to reduce subscriber churn while boosting payment performance across markets.
Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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ndr
Group-IB has launched a new Partner Programme to bolster resellers and MSSPs with advanced cybersecurity solutions amid escalating cyber threats.
MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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inventory management systems
Middlebank Consulting Group has expanded its partnership with Netstock to enhance supply chain resilience and optimise inventory management in Australia and New Zealand.
Unisphere NZ joins M-Files to boost business productivity
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
M-Files has welcomed Unisphere Solutions New Zealand into its Partner Program, aiming to boost productivity and streamline business processes through advanced automation.
IRONMAN 4x4 wins award for best retail project 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IRONMAN 4x4 has been awarded the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Award for Best Retail Project, thanks to a digital overhaul with Soul+Wolf and PKF Digital.
AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.
Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling
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digital transformation
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iot
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partner programmes
Businesses in Singapore are heavily investing in emerging technologies like GenAI and 5G, yet face challenges in transitioning from pilot phases to full implementation.
Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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ecm
Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.
Panzura partners with IBM to enhance data archiving solutions
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saas
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storage
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paas
Panzura has unveiled an integration of its Symphony platform with IBM Storage Deep Archive, enhancing data archiving with secure, low-cost solutions.
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
Tricentis unveils Tosca's cloud-based automation upgrades
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Tricentis has launched new cloud capabilities for its AI-driven test automation solution, Tosca, enhancing test data management and collaborative testing.
Tempo unveils Allegro, a new strategic management platform
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devops
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data analytics
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planning
Tempo has launched its new Strategic Portfolio Management platform, Allegro, enhancing work management with AI-driven tools and dynamic planning capabilities.