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About Catherine

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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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GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations
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GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.
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Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency
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Acron Aviation has launched Astra, an iOS app providing pilots and airlines with personalised data and insights to enhance flight safety and efficiency.
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Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
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StorONE launches ONEai for on-premises AI training & analysis
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StorONE launches ONEai, an on-premises AI solution enabling large language model training and analysis within enterprise storage, cutting costs and cloud reliance.
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UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
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The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.
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Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service
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document management
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digital transformation
Schofield Sweeney has adopted NetDocuments to enhance client service and support growth across its four UK offices with improved document access and collaboration.
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EnterpriseDB unveils Postgres AI to boost data sovereignty in EU
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EnterpriseDB launches Postgres AI to help European businesses deploy and control AI with data sovereignty across cloud and on-premise environments.
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Atlassian enhances Loom with new features to boost productivity
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Atlassian upgrades Loom with new AI-powered video tools to boost team productivity and ease knowledge sharing across organisations, cutting time spent searching for information.
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UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
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UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.
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AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.
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Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.
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Cricut partners with Indigenous artists to support NAIDOC Week
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Cricut partners with three Indigenous artists to launch designs for NAIDOC Week, donating all proceeds to Indigenous charities supporting culture and literacy.
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Working from home not to blame for Australia’s productivity slump
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software development
Australia’s productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
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Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.
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Pure Storage unveils Enterprise Data Cloud for unified control
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Pure Storage launches Enterprise Data Cloud, offering centralised control and automation for managing data across on-premises, public cloud and hybrid environments.
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Pure Storage launches next-gen FlashArray & FlashBlade for AI
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Pure Storage unveils next-gen FlashArray and FlashBlade updates, boosting performance for AI, machine learning, and high-demand workloads.
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Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
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Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.
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Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
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cloud security
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
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Azul & OpenValue expand Java migration guarantees to North America
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Azul and OpenValue have expanded their Java migration guarantees to North America, helping firms switch from Oracle Java with assured timelines and budgets.
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Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach
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New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.