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.
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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.
Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
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learning
Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.
UK banks join Singapore's cyber scam defence programme launch
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phishing
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email security
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ai
In a united effort, SIM Academy, Singtel CSI, and UOB have launched Defence Against Cyber Scams, a programme aimed at increasing cyber resilience through prevention and combat strategies, with UOB's staff being its first beneficiaries.
AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
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email security
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phishing
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ai
ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
Regatta Group extends Nexer partnership for Microsoft Dynamics support
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digital transformation
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erp
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wholesale
The Regatta Group continues its collaboration with Nexer for post-live support and optimisation of its successful multimillion-pound IT transformation project using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation
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cartech
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digitalisation
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bmw
BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.
CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
Zoom introduces Workplace AI platform & expands AI services
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.
Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions
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payroll systems
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it automation
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workforce management
With approximately 9.25m individuals aged 16-64 out of the UK's workforce, businesses face a monumental talent deficit, driving companies to innovate in order to attract skilled employees.
Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
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application security
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cloud security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.
Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
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ai
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
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ai
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regulation
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investment
Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
Vultr & Singtel team up to boost cloud GPU capacity in Asia
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colocation
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it infrastructure
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ai
Vultr partners with Singapore’s Singtel to enhance NVIDIA GPU cloud capabilities in Southeast Asia, allowing greater access to AI infrastructure across several countries.
PagerDuty launches enterprise Incident Management plan in the Asia-Pacific
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cloud services
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voip
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contact centre
PagerDuty has launched its enterprise Incident Management solution in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing reputational risks, and cutting costs for digital businesses.
FedEx unveils major upgrade to Shenzhen facility to boost trade
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trade
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upgrades
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development
FedEx bolsters trade in Southern China with a major update to its Shenzhen facility, boosting import operations efficiency and enhancing the region's cross-border capabilities.
Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
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cloud services
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data protection
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dr
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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simulation
AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
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fintech
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american express
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money management
Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.
Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
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vpn
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saas
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breach prevention
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.
Lifecycle Software earns TM Forums Open API Certification
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paas
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project management
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iaas
UK-based Lifecycle Software gains TM Forums Open API Certification for its Product Catalog and Ordering Management, boosting telecom service agility, reliability, and scalability.
ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
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testing
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.