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 - Page 2
UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyberwar
Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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cloud services
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity measures by integrating a user-friendly passphrase generator into their Web Vault system, increasing the level of protection against cyber threats.
Denodo partners with Google Cloud to advance data management with AI
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digital transformation
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virtualisation
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ai
Denodo, a leader in data management, reveals a groundbreaking partnership with Google Cloud's Vertex AI, aiming to optimise data virtualisation and large language models to enable advanced AI solutions.
Deltek introduces Dela, an AI-powered tool to transform project delivery
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big data
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bi
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digital transformation
Deltek unveils AI-powered assistant Dela, designed to enhance project delivery by automating processes and predicting needs using past behaviour.
Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group
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fintech
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ml
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ai
AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.
Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost
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physical security
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power / energy
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ai
Vertiv revolutionises micro modular data centre design with the introduction of the AI-infused SmartAisle 3, enhancing operational efficiency and offering energy savings of up to 20%.
Zyxel unveils XMG-100 series for superior home & business networks
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big data
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bi
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smart home
Tech firm, Zyxel Networks, has introduced the XMG-100 series unmanaged switch, offering enhanced ethernet speed, device connectivity, and convenient 10G network upgrades for homes and small businesses.
Calvary applies Irish MEG digital audit tool in healthcare innovation
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compliance
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it in healthcare
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transparency
Australian healthcare provider Calvary partners with Irish firm MEG to enhance regulatory compliance and quality care through a digital auditing tool, marking an innovative step towards standardisation.
Deltek unveils AI tool Dela to boost project delivery efficiency
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big data
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bi
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digital transformation
Deltek unveils AI-powered tool, Deltek Dela, designed to revolutionise project delivery efficiency across its product suite, promising enhanced productivity, accuracy, and profitability.
Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism
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ai
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lexisnexis
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legal software
Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.
WalkMe's financial growth & AI advancements spotlighted at Realize 2024
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ai
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walkme
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digitisation
WalkMe's financial resurgence and innovative AI advancements are set to take centre stage at their upcoming Realize 2024 event.
Bugcrowd launches AI bias assessment for secure LLM application use
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bi
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big data
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San Francisco tech firm Bugcrowd rolls out an AI Bias Assessment to help organisations and governments implement Large Language Model (LLM) applications securely and without data bias.
Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.
First-party data collection prioritised due to privacy laws
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cloud services
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ai
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privacy
Data privacy laws drive firms to favour first-party data collection via email and websites, according to State of Marketing Automation report, with generative AI use also rising.
Nasuni's new guides assist users with Microsoft Copilot AI integration
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
Nasuni, a hybrid cloud storage firm, has launched guides to help customers use Microsoft Copilot AI with their data sets managed on Nasuni, unlocking increased business insights and revenues.
Confluent reveals Accelerate, its new data streaming partner programme
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productivity
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ey
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accelerate
Data streaming company, Confluent introduces Accelerate, a revamped partner programme aims at fostering cloud-native experience and empowering partners to deliver efficient data streaming solutions.
AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows
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outsourcing
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ai
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study
An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.
Upwind fortifies Cloud Security Platform with identity security
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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auditing
Faced with a sharp increase in security breaches, Upwind is stepping up its Cloud Security Platform with a new focus on identity security, providing a comprehensive solution to Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) concerns.
Infinigate launches digital platform to aid business digitalisation
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bi
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big data
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it training
Swiss-based Infinigate Group launches Infinigate Digital Connect, a digital platform providing tools to support business digitalisation, amidst the rise of IT subscription models.
Access4 unveils Flex solution for Microsoft Teams integration
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contact centre
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voip
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microsoft teams
Access4 has launched its Flex solution for Microsoft Teams, designed to amalgamate advanced and basic user services within one customer tenancy, fostering cost-effectiveness and scalability.
SolarWinds announces winners of 2024 Transform Partner Awards
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digital transformation
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solarwinds
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awards
SolarWinds has announced the winners of its 2024 Transform Partner Awards, acknowledging partners' contribution to delivering comprehensive IT solutions and driving digital transformation.
Singapore firms suffer downtime due to fibre network disruption
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iot
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digital transformation
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cradlepoint
Despite 62% of Singaporean firms using cellular connectivity, weekly disruptions in fixed line/fibre networks have caused up to four hours of downtime for 25% of firms over the past year, states a Cradlepoint survey.
Innovate Finance collaborates to speed up RegTech industry initiatives
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fintech
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digital initiatives
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collaboration
Innovate Finance, City of London Corporation, and Encompass Corporation launch a RegTech Platform to expedite fintech initiatives, provide guidance to RegTech providers, and address sector challenges.
MPs voice unease over AI's impact on UK creative industry
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physical security
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creative technologies
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ai
UK MPs voice concern over the negative effects of unregulated AI on the creative sector, pushing for government intervention to modernise copyright laws benefitting large tech corporations.