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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.

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Landis+Gyr halves costs by moving Oracle workloads to Google Cloud
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Landis+Gyr cut infrastructure costs by 50% and boosted efficiency by migrating Oracle workloads from Windows to Linux on Google Cloud with Tessell's help.
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Secureframe unveils Custom Integrations for complex IT compliance
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Secureframe launches Custom Integrations, enabling firms with complex IT to automate compliance by integrating data from any source into its platform.
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KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move
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KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.
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C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries
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NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.
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Cloudinary unveils MCP Server for easier AI-powered image tasks
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Cloudinary launches MCP Server, enabling users to manage images and videos via natural language without coding, available to all including free plan users.
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Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
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Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
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Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers
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Motorhome Republic now offers PayTo for instant bank transfers in Australia, helping customers avoid card fees and speed up motorhome rental payments.
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Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS
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Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
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CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
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Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI
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Vultr offers early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU, delivering powerful AI and HPC capabilities through its global cloud infrastructure from Q3 2024.
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Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
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GlobalLogic joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecom networks
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GlobalLogic has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to enhance AI integration in radio access networks, boosting automation, efficiency and new revenue opportunities in telecoms.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.
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Circumvent raises $6 million to advance proactive AI cloud security
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Circumvent raises $6 million to develop AI-driven cloud security platform that helps teams prioritise and remediate risks efficiently.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches Valid-AI-ted tool for STAR checks
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The Cloud Security Alliance has launched Valid-AI-ted, an AI tool offering automated quality checks for STAR Level 1 cloud security self-assessments.
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Xsolla unveils Buy Button to help developers bypass app store fees
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Xsolla launches Buy Button, enabling mobile game developers to bypass Apple’s 30% fees by using direct payment links after a US court ruling.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use
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The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.
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SentinelOne partners with AWS to enhance AI-powered cloud security
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SentinelOne has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud security by integrating AI-powered threat detection with AWS Security Hub's new features.
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OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%
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OSG extends its deal with Rimini Street to 2029, cutting IT costs by 8% to boost factory automation and productivity initiatives.
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Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
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Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.