About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
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 124
Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.
Yahoo ventures into CTV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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martech
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omnichannel
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yahoo
Yahoo Advertising ventures into the Connected TV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions, offering advertiser-empowering tools for omnichannel campaign measurability in Australia and Singapore.
AI boosts productivity in Australian talent life cycle, says Randstad report
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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ai
Australian talent management is being revolutionised by artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant productivity boost noted in a report by Randstad Enterprises.
AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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email security
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ai
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scams
Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.
Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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digital inclusion
The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.
Laserfiche marks new growth era with strategic ecosystem restructuring
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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integration
Laserfiche, renowned SaaS provider, embarks on a 'new era of growth' following a strategic revamp of its partner ecosystem, catalysing significant achievements and heightened business growth in 2024.
Autodesk introduces Australian data storage for Construction Cloud products
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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autodesk
Autodesk has launched a regional data storage option in Australia for selected Construction Cloud products, offering customers choice for primary project data storage location.
Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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dei
Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
StarHub partners with Qualtrics to enhance growth & customer experience
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Singapore's StarHub gains support from Qualtrics in multi-year agreement, seeking to improve customer experience and drive growth within the telecommunications sector. Their joint goal is to achieve a $500m boost in revenue and savings by 2026.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
ThoughtSpot unveils new offerings to boost developer productivity
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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genai
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ai
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productivity
ThoughtSpot is enhancing its offerings for developers including a rebranded ThoughtSpot Embedded solution, educational developers' courses and new certifications.
Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
Laserfiche's growth driven by restructured partner programme
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Laserfiche, 2024's flourishing SaaS solution provider, expands their partner ecosystem for exponential growth, boosting customer engagement and business process optimisation through strategic initiatives.
Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.
Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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genai
Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.