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 360
Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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edutech
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cybersecurity
Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.
Wearables in the enterprise driving huge market growth
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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wearables
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iot
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m2m
The number of cellular connected IoT/M2M devices is set to increase from 252 million in 2014 to 908 million in 2019, with wearables driving the growth.
Thrive in a software-driven world
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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apm
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software development
As companies transform into software-driven enterprises, bringing high-quality applications to market faster becomes a key differentiator.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: The new ruggedised smartphone
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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apps
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.
F5 Networks and Cisco: Partnerships crucial to success
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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cisco
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f5 networks
F5 Networks and Cisco are partnering to meet the demanding expectations of organisations in a time of accelerated change.
Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Motorola Solutions' Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group's analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.
A closer look at the 5G global market
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
As 5G ambitions soar, a report reveals a £3.6bn investment by 2020, setting the stage for a transformative leap in wireless tech.
Software vendors: Service desks need you
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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landesk
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integrated systems
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partners
Software vendors urged to guide service desks in integrating technologies, according to Landesk research in partnership with SDI.
'Power over Wi-Fi': Scientists revolutionise the recharging game
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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semiconductors
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iot
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wireless networks
A team of researchers are developing a 'power over Wi-Fi' system that has the ability to recharge batteries from up to 28 feet (8.5 metres) away.
Westcon and Sonus, teaming up to bring Skype for Business to Kiwis
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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voip
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contact centre
Westcon Group and Sonus, the real-time communications vendor, have signed a distributor partnership agreement for New Zealand.
Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.
How to drive success with your IT operations
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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it automation
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kaseya
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it managers
Automation can help mid-sized IT groups spend more time on strategic projects, according to a survey by Kaseya.
AudioCodes' second quarter revenues looking bleak
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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voip
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audiocodes
AudioCodes has announced its revenues for the second quarter of 2015 are anticipated to be lower than previously estimated.
CompTIA channel community launches in ANZ
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
CompTIA has launched a group dedicated to technology resellers, solution providers, distributors, vendors and channel associates based in ANZ.
Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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semiconductors
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wireless devices
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fitness tracker
Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.
Ruckus works to transform the wireless experience
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless has expanded its SPoT location-based service (LBS), to let service providers and enterprises improve their wireless infrastructure.
BGW Technologies named Panasonic's Australian distributor
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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distributors
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bgw technologies
BGW Technologies to distribute Panasonic's advanced security products in Australia, enhancing channel support and integrations.
Arbor Networks teams up with Duo to protect NZ organisations
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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ddos
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duo
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arbor networks
Arbor Networks has partnered with Duo, the specialist security IT distributor, to better serve its New Zealand customer base.
Schneider Electric moves into digital age with OpenText
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Schneider Electric has selected OpenText to deliver B2B workflow management and enable its global supply chain platform.
Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
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partners
Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.