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 349
Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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martech
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Distribution Central takes out two workplace culture accolades
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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distribution central
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VoIP Innovations and 3CX enter into partnership
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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uc
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cx
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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'.
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 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.
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.
How the IoT is changing the cybersecurity conversation
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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iot
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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.
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.
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.