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 359
CEOs priorities are shifting, enter the CSCO
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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supply chain
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inventory management systems
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analyst report
Maintaining a 'bimodal balance' is crucial for CEOs and CSCOs to succeed in the ever-shifting supply chain landscape, says Gartner.
Enterprise container adoption on the rise
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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devops
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apm
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open source
Container adoption is likely to surge in the next few years, while concerns around security, certification and adequate skills linger.
Huawei and Vodafone join forces, take on enterprise market
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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uc
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huawei
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industrial
Huawei and Vodafone have entered into a strategic alliance to focus on the enterprise market in a number of regions, including Asia Pacific.
Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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storage
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uc
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bluetooth
Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.
HP, VMware, IBM lead the pack in configuration management market
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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virtualisation
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it automation
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microsoft
HP, VMware, IBM and Microsoft are dominating the configuration management market, with BMC Software, Dell, Oracle and Symantec close behind.
60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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smb
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connect smart week
This year's Connect Smart Week is a reminder for SMEs to be vigilant about online security, says Amy Adams, Communications Minister.
8 ways to stay safer when shopping online
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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data protection
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martech
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commerce systems
With Connect Smart Week launching today, MasterCard is encouraging Kiwis to protect themselves when shopping online.
Red Hat's hybrid cloud offerings in high demand
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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fintech
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open source
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red hat
Red Hat's financial results for the quarter ended May 31 reveals strong revenue growth driven by demand for the vendor's hybrid cloud technologies.
Dropbox for Business gears up for EMM roll-out
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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dropbox
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mobility
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enterprise mobility management
Dropbox for Business has announced it will be enabling an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tool for its customers soon.
LeapFrog's brings together digital and physical worlds with latest release
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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edutech
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edtech
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leapfrog geo
LeapFrog merges digital and physical learning with Imagicard, debuting interactive games and collectible cards for LeapPad Platinum tablets.
Plantronics launches wireless UC headset for the workspace of today
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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uc
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plantronics
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headsets
Plantronics has released the Voyager Focus UC, the industry's first wireless Bluetooth stereo headset with active noise-cancellation (ANC) technology.
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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ethernet
Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
Alcatel-Lucent researchers head to Germany for 5G testing
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, and the 5G Lab Germany have entered into a research collaboration agreement to test and define 5G.
Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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uc
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enable networks
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ufb
Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.
The rise of smart machines, and what it means for the CIO
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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smart machines
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analyst report
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industrial
Smart machines are increasingly making business decisions that humans have less control over, according to Gartner.
Landesk looks at employee satisfaction and BYOD
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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byod
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productivity
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landesk
The majority of employees are satisfied with their IT departments, and BYOD is aiding productivity but is still a security gap, says Landesk.
Blue Coat named a Magic Quadrant Leader yet again
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
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ss&c blue prism
In order to select 'leaders', Gartner evaluates vendors on their ability to execute as well as the completeness of vision of their products in the SWG.
Westcon and Cisco extend their NZ partnership
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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uc
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supply chain
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cloud services
Cisco and Westcon Group NZ expand partnership, with Westcon distributing full Cisco portfolio in New Zealand from 27 July.
FireEye extends ANZ channel ecosystem
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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channel ecosystem
FireEye has made two regional appointments to aid in extending its channel ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region: Sean Kopelke and Lani Edwards.
Retailers turn to M2M services to lure in customers
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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digital signage
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers are striving to provide an innovative experience to shoppers by using M2M-based digital signage to offer more information.