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.
Stories by Catherine
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Yesterday
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digitisation
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ico
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
Yesterday
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it automation
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app development
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low-code
SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
Yesterday
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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vietnam
FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
West Midlands Council awards major cloud contract to Absoft
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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erp
UK-based SAP consultancy Absoft has secured a pivotal contract with the West Midlands Public Council for the maiden SAP Public Cloud implementation within a UK local authority.
ControlUp enhances Edge DX to optimise digital employee experience
Yesterday
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digitisation
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it management
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it support
ControlUp has boosted its ControlUp Edge DX system with advanced user dashboards, employee sentiment surveys and a AI-based chatbot, aiming to optimise IT management.
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
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hackers
Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.
Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Yesterday
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data protection
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dark web
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physical security
Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton’s identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.
Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
Yesterday
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broadband
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satellite
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report
Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.
Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
Yesterday
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ransomware
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ml
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email security
Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.
Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
Yesterday
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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storage
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
InterSystems & Imagelink partner to boost digital transformation in Malaysia
Yesterday
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ecm
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ml
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digital transformation
Renowned data solutions provider InterSystems partners with Imagelink Software to accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia, offering a new document management solution to enhance public data quality and services.
Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Yesterday
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fintech
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investment
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london
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
Yesterday
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sustainable it
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cartech
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entrepreneurship
North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.
Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Yesterday
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sustainable it
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data centre operators
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power / energy
Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.
Topia & Jobbatical partner to revolutionise global talent mobility
Yesterday
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mobility
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ai
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talent
Topia and Jobbatical unite to streamline international work relocations, revolutionising global talent mobility with tech-enabled visa and relocation services.
Mitel bolsters growth with enhanced business communication strategy
Yesterday
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cloud services
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hybrid cloud
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e-learning
Mitel, a global business communications leader, unveils strategic enhancements in hybrid cloud solutions, deep vertical integrations, and multimodal capabilities, set to propel company growth and increase customer value.
Hyland pioneers AI updates for increased efficiency & automation
Last week
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edutech
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ecm
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martech
Hyland, global content solutions leader, introduces Hyland Experience Automate (Hx Automate), a pioneering service from its next-gen Hyland Experience (Hx) platform, aiming to revolutionise AI application in business management.
PIA unveils revamped Android VPN app with Shadowsocks integration
Last week
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smartphones
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cloud services
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vpn
Private Internet Access unveils revamped Android VPN app featuring heightened user privacy, a sleeker design, and swift Kotlin-based coding, offering superior online safeguarding.
FPT & NVIDIA partner to develop AI & Cloud services hub
Last week
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edutech
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cloud services
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digital transformation
FPT, a global IT firm, announces a $200m partnership with NVIDIA to build a one-stop shop for AI and Cloud services, aiming to make Vietnam an emerging AI hub and foster a skilled future workforce.
New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Last week
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email security
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ai
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online dating
More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.
ExtraHop report shows Singapore firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks
Last week
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ransomware
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ml
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ndr
ExtraHop's Global Cyber Confidence Index identifies organisations as underprepared for cyber risk, stating 98% of IT decision-makers admit struggling to tackle ongoing threats despite confidence in managing cyber risks.
SRS successfully tests srsRAN Enterprise 5G with Picocom's small cells
Last week
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partner programmes
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5g
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wireless networks
Irish software firm, Software Radio Systems, has successfully integrated and tested the 5G Radio Access Network software, srsRAN Enterprise 5G, with Picocom's small cell technology.
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Last week
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leadership
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study
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business
UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.
Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
Last week
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logicalis
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science
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climate change
Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).