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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

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Credas launches UK’s first reusable compliance wallet for property

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Credas launches the UK’s first reusable compliance wallet to cut property ID checks from 5.4 to one, speeding up homebuying with verified digital credentials.
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THG Fulfil partners with Huddled to boost next-day UK delivery

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THG Fulfil partners with Huddled to offer next-day UK delivery with order cut-offs extended to 1am, enhancing logistics and eCommerce capabilities by 2025.
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NexGen Cloud unveils Hyperstack AI Studio for enterprises

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NexGen Cloud launches Hyperstack AI Studio, an end-to-end AI platform for enterprises, offering scalable, secure development on a usage-based pricing model.
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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

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One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
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DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners

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DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.
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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

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London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
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e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences

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e2e-assure and Validato have partnered to enhance cyber resilience in public sector organisations through continuous security validation and staff training.
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SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management

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clean technologies
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq's platform to enhance renewable energy data management and AI governance across the UK, US, and Australia.
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Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform

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Cynomi enhances its vCISO platform with Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning, helping MSPs and MSSPs boost cybersecurity and resilience.
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CFO role expands as finance leaders drive strategy & change

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Research reveals UK CFOs now lead beyond finance, driving strategy in recruitment, sustainability and digital transformation amid growing demand for fractional CFOs.
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AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform

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AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.
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AlphaSense unveils new brand & website amid rapid revenue growth

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AlphaSense has unveiled a new brand and website as its AI-driven platform surpasses $400 million in annual recurring revenue, doubling growth since 2024.
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Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity

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Zoom's AI Companion now integrates with 16 apps including ServiceNow and Jira, enhancing productivity by automating tasks within its platform and beyond.
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Alteryx & Evisions expand partnership to boost university data

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Alteryx and Evisions have expanded their partnership, launching Accelerators to enhance data analytics and decision-making in UK universities.
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Platform9 & Commvault partner to boost private cloud security

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Platform9 partners with Commvault to enhance its Private Cloud Director, offering enterprises integrated data protection and cyber resilience features.
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Deepfake & AI crime surge poses major threat to business trust

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Trend Micro warns that rising deepfake and AI crimes threaten business trust, with fraudsters using synthetic media to impersonate executives and bypass security.
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Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs

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With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.
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Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

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Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.
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StackAdapt launches IvyTM AI assistant to boost media buying

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StackAdapt has launched IvyTM, an AI assistant on its platform, offering real-time insights and personalised support to enhance media buying decisions.
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Red Hat unveils no-cost Linux platform for business developers

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Red Hat launches no-cost Enterprise Linux for Business Developers, offering teams up to 25 instances for reliable app development and testing.