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 80
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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hcm
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employment
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work-life balance
A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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inflation
A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.
Only 11% of sales firms thrive in transformation periods
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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productivity
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analyst report
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 11% of sales organisations have successfully navigated transformations, raising concerns for Chief Sales Officers.
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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apple
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samsung
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xiaomi
China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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wearables
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smart glasses
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meta
Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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economics
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subscriptions
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inflation
The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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uc
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digitalisation
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lte
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
DocuWare unveils AI-powered document processing solution
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare has unveiled its new AI-driven Intelligent Document Processing solution, optimising data extraction and management for complex documents.
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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application security
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supply chain
Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ai
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students
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student support
Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.
Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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martech
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apm
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genai
Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.
Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.
HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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edutech
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email security
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payment technologies
PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Kobble has unveiled a new Embedded Finance Platform designed to tackle inefficiencies in Australia's financial sector caused by failed IT projects.
Myriota secures $50m funding to boost IoT & jobs in Adelaide
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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iot
Myriota has raised $50 million to boost its IoT capabilities and create up to 100 jobs at its Adelaide manufacturing base.
New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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healthtech
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apps
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management
Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.
Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.