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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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SAP unveils AI tools & skills drive to boost developer impact

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SAP launches new AI-driven developer tools and makes ongoing commitment to enhancing enterprise application development.
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Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration

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SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.
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Gamma & Crexendo partner to boost global UCaaS through OCI

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Gamma and Crexendo have teamed up to offer global UCaaS solutions via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, easing international expansion for service providers.
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Sovereign AI could boost Indonesia’s GDP by USD $140 billion by 2030

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Sovereign AI could add USD $140 billion to Indonesia’s GDP by 2030, driving up to 6.8% annual growth and advancing the nation’s digital economy ambitions.
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Litera embeds Lito AI in legal tools at no extra charge for users

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Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.
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CelcomDigi & Terengganu partner to advance digitalisation & AI

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CelcomDigi and Terengganu have partnered to digitalise 13 subsidiaries, advancing AI adoption and boosting Terengganu’s technology-driven economy.
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Tall launches AI Virtual Studio to revolutionise brand visuals

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Tall has launched Virtual Studio, an AI-powered service that creates high-quality, adaptable brand visuals without physical shoots, cutting costs and waste.
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Salute launches direct-to-chip cooling service for AI data centres

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Salute launches a Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling service to help AI data centres manage risks and optimise high-density computing operations.
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Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build

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Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.
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Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

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Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.
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Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

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Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.
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Openmarkets to raise USD $50 million for Asia DeFi expansion

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Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.
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Equals Money x Railsr & BVNK launch fast USDC payments for firms

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Equals Money x Railsr teams up with BVNK to enable businesses to accept USDC stablecoin payments, settled in USD within 30 seconds, simplifying crypto transactions.
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Early holiday shopping & AI trust reshape retail strategies

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A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.
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AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability

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ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.
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GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai

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GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.
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AI-driven software delivery reshapes Agile practices worldwide

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Digital.ai's 18th State of Agile Report reveals AI is now central to software delivery, driving a new era of autonomous Agile practices globally.
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AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features

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AvePoint enhances Azure data protection, partners globally with IAMCP, and boosts cloud marketplace integration to support rising demand in AI security services.
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Vail adopts agentic AI to boost safety, efficiency & sustainability

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The Town of Vail adopts HPE's agentic AI to enhance public safety, efficiency and sustainability, running on a renewable energy-powered data centre.
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Paytronix unveils AI tool to boost hospitality marketing campaigns

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Paytronix launches Journey Builder, an AI tool that automates personalised marketing campaigns for restaurants and convenience stores in real time.