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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 349

Money bags baby

Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.
Android army evil

Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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google
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bitdefender
The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.
Ed tech example

Ed tech market grows, thanks to ongoing innovations

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
The education technology and smart classrooms market is set to reach $93 billion by 2020, driven by education hardware and software innovations.
Cloud management

SkyKick moves into ANZ region with cloud management solutions

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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ingram micro
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distributors
SkyKick launches cloud management products in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on growing presence in region.
Huawei logo

Huawei targets Australian ICT education space

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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edutech
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healthtech
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ict
Huawei and Southern Cross University focus on the future of education and ICT solutions at the 2015 Education Summit in Australia.
Mobilty for filemaker

Why it's time to reconsider FileMaker

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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uc
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apm
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lcnc
Version 14 is completely geared toward mobility and is being enthusiastically embraced in the ANZ region, according to Joel Katz, FileMaker APAC MD.
Samsung speakers

Samsung extends Wireless Audio 360 speaker range

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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speakers
The R5, R3 and R1 models follow the R7 and R6 speakers in Samsung's Wireless Audio 360 line-up, and offer the same balanced sound and table-top design.
Workplace culture

Distribution Central takes out two workplace culture accolades

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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distributors
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employment
Distribution Central has been ranked 14th in the 2015 Best Places to Work in Australia and was named Employer of Choice in the Business Awards 2015.
Channel story

Data storage vendor expands focus to ANZ region

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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partner programmes
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anz bank
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partners
Infinidat has set its sights on the Australia and New Zealand market with new roll out plans and a key appointment.
Digital wave

Navigating the Third Industrial Revolution

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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digital transformation
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centurylink
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it infrastructure
Digital transformations are taking place in every company, from the local supermarket all the way through to financial organisations.
Cloud security

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence brings cyber security to NZ

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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zero day malware
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is officially bringing its cloud-based cyber security solutions to organisations in New Zealand for the first time.
Aussie flag

Vendor responds to Govt demand for cyber security

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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anz bank
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is officially bringing its cloud-based cyber security solutions to organisations in Australia for the first time.
Worry

Children's websites and apps raise privacy concerns

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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data privacy
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cloud services
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websites
Nearly half of websites targeted at, or popular with, children collect a 'concerning' amount of personal information and share with third parties.
Partnership

VoIP Innovations and 3CX enter into partnership

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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martech
VoIP Innovations and 3CX have entered into a partnership with the aim of 'utilising each other's strengths for the benefit of end-users'.
Lawsuit

Cisco and HP locked in lawsuit following failed VoIP contract

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The lawsuit regards a dispute about the calculation of a monetary credit on the loan balance owed by HP under a financing agreement between the pair.
Lenovo

Lenovo eyes up PC gaming market with new Y series

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
Lenovo launches Y series gaming PCs and accessories, targeting the sophisticated gamer balancing work and play.
Partnerupfolks

Apple and Cisco team up to target iOS enterprise users

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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partner programmes
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ios
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apple
Apple and Cisco will focus on optimising Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps and integrating the iPhone with Cisco enterprise environments.
Internet of things

How the IoT is changing the cybersecurity conversation

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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it managers
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the nature of cybersecurity and redrawing the lines of IT responsibilities for the enterprise.
Change

It's time to leave the planning stage and become a digital business

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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analyst report
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acquisition
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developer tools
Digital business leaders are 'pulling ahead of the pack' and leaving those still in the planning stage in their wake, according to a Gartner survey.
Alert

Security vulnerabilities found in Belkin Wi-Fi routers

Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The CERT Software Engineering Institute has uncovered a series of vulnerabilities in the Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual Band N+ router.