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 143
Swimlane boosts security operations with Canvas and Hero AI innovations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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it automation
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socs
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apm
Swimlane has bolstered its Turbine security automation platform with the introduction of Canvas and Hero AI, aiming to enhance integration and reduce resource usage for security teams.
Apollo Supply Chain launches 'alfa' for India's D2C brands
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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supply chain
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bi
Apollo Supply Chain introduces 'alfa', an eCommerce fulfilment service targeting Direct-to-Consumer brands across India, aiming to augment delivery speed and logistics cost-efficiency.
eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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accenture
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
Asia Pacific businesses lack cyber readiness, reveals Veeam report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Veeam's 2024 report uncovers a concerning lack of cyber readiness among APJ businesses, with 80% enduring multiple ransomware attacks last year despite increasing data protection budgets.
Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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shopping
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security vulnerabilities
Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.
Aussie consumers troubled by fake online reviews, new study reveals
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
A new study reveals 78% of Australian shoppers are anxious about fake reviews, prompting the need for government and brand intervention to verify online content authenticity.
Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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browsers
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opera
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dark web
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
Tata Consultancy Services ranked second most valuable IT brand in global list
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ranks as the second most valuable IT brand with a steep 11.5% year-on-year growth, raising its worth to $19.2bn.
Cognizant and Microsoft launch AI-powered 'Innovation Assistant'
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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genai
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data privacy
Cognizant partners with Microsoft to launch the Innovation Assistant, an AI-powered tool designed to bolster staff innovation and customer-led solutions.
DataStax launches GenAI tech with new Data API and enhanced Astra DB
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
DataStax has announced the general availability of a new Data API, developed to bolster the performance of generative AI applications.
Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.
Smartsheet hits $1 billion ARR, a first in work management category
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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productivity
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Work management platform Smartsheet has secured a landmark $1bn in annualised recurring revenue in Q4, achieving a first in the sector and bolstering its status as a category leader.
Cradlepoint launches E100 5G router for pop-up retail in A/NZ
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Cradlepoint launches the E100 5G Enterprise Router, a small-scale, high-performing and secure IT solution, catering to retailers and small businesses in Australia and New Zealand amid rising trend of interactive pop-ups.
5G Advanced and RedCap to drive $400bn global market by 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Juniper Research predicts 5G Advanced and 5G RedCap will be key tools for operators to leverage the projected $400bn 5G market by 2024, with an annual growth rate of 32%.
CybeReady debuts QR code 'Quishing' simulation tool for 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.
NTT Group & ClimateForce develop world's first smart rainforest
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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clean technologies
In a novel move towards environmental sustainability, NTT Group collaborates with ClimateForce to regenerate Australia's Daintree Rainforest, creating the world's first 'Smart Rainforest'.
Employment Hero and Sage partner to aid Australian SMEs growth
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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tax
Employment Hero and Sage forge a strategic global partnership to harmonise payroll, HR, and financial management for Australia's SMEs, aiding compliance with employment law changes.
VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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uc
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semiconductors
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supply chain
VIAVI Solutions lands a substantial $21.7M grant from the U.S. NTIA to further their Open RAN project, touted to revolutionise the telecom supply chain while fortifying Arizona's burgeoning tech scene.
Genetec predicts IT-security convergence in A/NZ by 2024
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Global unified security solutions provider Genetec anticipates fusion of IT and physical security in Australian and New Zealand enterprises by 2024, alongside rising demand for hybrid cloud solutions and access control modernisation.