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 368
Alteryx continues global expansion in booming ANZ region
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Alteryx, the software company specialising in advanced data analytics, has expanded its presence in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market.
Gartner recognises ANZ's Resolve as 'visionary'
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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resolve technology
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eccentex
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gartner magic quadrant
Resolve's CloudBase product, Eccentex's Dynamic Case Management Framework 2.0, has been recognised as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant report.
Cisco unleashes extended security offerings
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cisco escalates its cybersecurity game, focusing on malware detection and response to fortify businesses against evolving threats.
The countdown is on for Windows Server 2003 End of Support
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
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partner programmes
The countdown to End of Support for Windows Server 2003 has begun in earnest, with Microsoft NZ working with partners to educate users about migration.
IDC predicts aggressive adoption of smart building technology
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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healthtech
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smart building
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market
Smart building technology is expected to grow from $6.3 billion in 2014 to $17.4 billion in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.
Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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pc hardware
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notebook
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mobility
Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.
Microsoft finalises acquisition of Revolution Analytics
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft has officially closed an acquisition agreement with Revolution Analytics, the statistical software company behind the open source software R.
Dimension Data takes IT security back to the employees
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
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virgin media o2
Dimension Data has launched a new offering that provides a means to assess security architecture and align security with the rest of the organisation.
Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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uc
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
Vodafone has opened exclusive sales of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge for the New Zealand market.
Making VoIP part of your disaster recovery plan
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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uc
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dr
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cloud services
VoIP can be used as a tool in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, enabling a business to continue operating even in the event that sta.
Lenovo takes cloud and MSP partner programme to ANZ
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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managed services
Lenovo has officially launched its new partner programme for cloud and managed service providers (MSPs) in ANZ, effective April 1.
Dicker Data and NextDC partner up, target SMB channel
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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dicker data
Dicker Data has entered into a strategic partnership with NextDC in order to provide affordable data centre solutions to SMB resellers.
Telstra scores IBM SoftLayer deal
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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ibm
Telstra partners with IBM to offer SoftLayer cloud services in Australia, tapping into Melbourne and Sydney data centres for local enterprises.
App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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apps
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apple
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analyst report
Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.
Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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uc
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devops
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apm
Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.
Kiwi fibre optic manufacturer extends focus to China
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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fibre
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market
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partners
New Zealand manufacturer, Hope King, has begun production of its hi-tech fibre optics components and plans on making a play in the Chinese market.
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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wearables
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apple
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market
The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.
Robots to significantly boost business in coming years
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Machine learning, artificial intelligence and effective use of big data - essentially software robots - will unlock value within the next 3-5 years.
Gartner names MuleSoft as Magic Quadrant leader
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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paas
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iaas
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mulesoft
MuleSoft has announced its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service for the second year.
Apple snubs NBC for upcoming TV streaming service
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
In the past few weeks, rumours have been floating around that an Apple-branded streaming television service would launch this year, with 25 channels.