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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 362

Business transformation

Certus brings on new country manager to aid in transformation

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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ibm
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certus solutions
​Certus Solutions has appointed a new Australian country manager to aid in the company's transformation to a business solutions provider.
Who is it

Most influential technology executive revealed

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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analyst report
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axis
The executives that ranked the top of the list are actioning change within an organisation and are recognising the need to move forward.
Threat

Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Hybrid benefits

Key benefits of managed hybrid IT

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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centurylink
When an organisation partners with the right managed hybrid IT solutions provider, they reap the benefits of a tailored solution, says CenturyLink.
Business mission

How business process management software is changing

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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iot
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orchestration
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research director
Gartner predicts worldwide spending on business process management (BPM) software will grow 4.4% to reach $2.7 billion in 2015.
E learning

Top e-learning trends impacting education

Wed, 27th May 2015
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edutech
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gaming
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uc
Today, elearning trends shaping schools and the way people learn. These include mobile learning, Tin Can API, edugaming, and augmented reality.
Declining market

Canon, Epson and HP leaders in declining HCP market

Wed, 27th May 2015
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printing
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market
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analyst report
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), according to IDC.
File sharing

Commvault addresses file sharing security concerns

Wed, 27th May 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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commvault
IT is losing its grip on corporate data through the combination of poor data governance and an increasing reliance on insecure file sharing solutions.
Apple logo crowd

What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.

Wed, 27th May 2015
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microsoft
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google
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apple
BrandZ reveals its top 100 most valuable global brands, and takes a closer look at the growing power of the technology sector and how it's evolving.
Money

Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion

Wed, 27th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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m&a
Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
Skiproaming

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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uc
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messenger
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voip
UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
Acronis

Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business

Tue, 26th May 2015
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dr
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windows
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apple
Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.
Virtual reality

Virtual reality apps market set to explode

Tue, 26th May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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mobility
Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.
Android breach

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Tue, 26th May 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.
Huawei

Huawei unveils APT big data security solution

Tue, 26th May 2015
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ddos
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data analytics
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martech
Huawei has released a new solution designed to protect against Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and denial-of-service (DdoS) attacks.
Virsae

NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth

Tue, 26th May 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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capital
Virsae, the Auckland-based cloud services provider, is looking to raise $3 million from equity investors to accelerate growth internationally.
Brain speech

Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes

Mon, 25th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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computers in homes
In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.
Managing it

Gartner: Bimodal organisations and managing IT

Mon, 25th May 2015
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bimodal it
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modernisation
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industrial
Bimodal organisations require agile, fast and innovative sourcing procedures, says Gartner. Traditional and non-sequential modes must work in tandem.
Retail passersby

Top trends impacting the retail sector

Mon, 25th May 2015
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crm
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martech
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commerce systems
Vend takes a look at the top trends that are impacting retailers in 2015, and investigates how they can capitalise on them to be successful.
Ken hu huawei

Huawei: Want to be an innovator? Buckle down for the long haul

Mon, 25th May 2015
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partner programmes
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customers
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huawei
To innovate successfully, companies must commit to a long-term programme of investment in research and development - innovation is a marathon.