About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, 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.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
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digital identity
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smes
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online security
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
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big data
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planning
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bi
Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
Sembo unveils AI assistant revolutionising multi-destination travel booking
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Nordic-based travel agency, Sembo, introduces an AI assistant that enables personalised, multi-destination journey booking, a first in the travel industry.
Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
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data centre operators
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ai
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safety
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
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ai
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government
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collaboration
UK tech industry association, TechWorks, launches new venture at Bletchley Park, TechWorks AI, aimed at governing the challenges and prospects of AI technology.
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
Last week
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payroll systems
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it automation
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m&a
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
Laserfiche's growth driven by restructured partner programme
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digital transformation
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cx
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saas
Laserfiche, 2024's flourishing SaaS solution provider, expands their partner ecosystem for exponential growth, boosting customer engagement and business process optimisation through strategic initiatives.
Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
Last week
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biometrics
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
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application security
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
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it training
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development
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developers
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.
ThoughtSpot unveils new offerings to boost developer productivity
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ai
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it offerings
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productivity
ThoughtSpot is enhancing its offerings for developers including a rebranded ThoughtSpot Embedded solution, educational developers' courses and new certifications.
'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
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firewall
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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generation z
UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.
Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
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hybrid cloud
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storage
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
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ransomware
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phishing
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it in healthcare
Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.
Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
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ai
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workplace
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sales
Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.
Scality & Ingram Micro partner for market distribution of ARTESCA
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virtualisation
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storage
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veeam
Scality boosts American market distribution of ARTESCA through strategic partnership with Ingram Micro, enhancing ransomware protection amid increasing need for cyber-resilient storage solutions.
Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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ai
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.
Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security
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ml
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Secolve and Asimily join forces to bolster Australia's IoT risk management, enhancing security solutions for the nation's critical infrastructure and effectively tackling cybersecurity threats.
Sapia Labs presents 'revolutionary' AI research at SIOP conference
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chatbots
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contact centre
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talent
At the upcoming SIOP conference, Sapia Labs will present four innovative research pieces on how AI and chat interview technology can revolutionise hiring practices.
Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers
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microsoft
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cloud services
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public cloud
Coalition is integrating its cyber risk management platform, Coalition Control, with major cloud services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services to offer enhanced cybersecurity and risk management.
Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group
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fintech
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ml
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AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.
Deltek introduces Dela, an AI-powered tool to transform project delivery
Last month
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big data
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bi
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digital transformation
Deltek unveils AI-powered assistant Dela, designed to enhance project delivery by automating processes and predicting needs using past behaviour.