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 29
Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.
Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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migration
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financial systems
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open source
A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
Apica's Ascent platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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fleet management
Apica's Ascent platform, now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, offers OCI customers enhanced data pipeline control with Apica’s Flow and Lake integrations, bolstered by Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise.
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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microsoft
Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
MediaTek & JioThings team up for 'Made in India' smart modules
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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biometrics
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iot
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cartech
MediaTek and JioThings partner to launch Made in India smart modules and digital clusters for the 2-wheeler market, enhancing the EV landscape globally.
Octopus Energy sees major efficiency boost with Storyblok CMS
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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migration
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ecm
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martech
Octopus Energy adopts Storyblok CMS, slashing developer support requests by two-thirds and enabling website updates in five minutes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across teams.
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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martech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data analytics
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apps
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development
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.
McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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casb
McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.
Yospace joins Akamai programme to boost media ad revenue
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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advertising
Yospace joins Akamai's Qualified Compute Partner Program, offering advanced SSAI tech on Akamai's platform to boost media firms' ad strategies and revenue.
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses are ramping up AI spending by 67% this year, driven by BSI’s findings that highlight the need for investment, training, and ethical standards to stay competitive globally.
Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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branding
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market
Analytic Partners has acquired UK-based Magic Numbers to boost its presence in the UK and EMEA markets. The move aims to integrate their analytics expertise and enhance global outreach.
Hitachi Vantara launches new AI solutions & discovery service
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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financial systems
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genai
Hitachi Vantara launches Hitachi iQ and a new AI Discovery Service, addressing the gap between AI prioritisation and infrastructure readiness revealed by a recent survey.
ServiceNow & Boomi partner to enhance customer experiences
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ai
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collaboration
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servicenow
ServiceNow and Boomi ally to boost AI-driven customer experiences, following ServiceNow's impressive Q2 revenue of USD $2.63 billion and a 6.8% stock surge.
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to accelerate app development
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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apps
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development
Progress has launched MarkLogic FastTrack, a UI toolkit that claims to speed up data-driven app development by 90%, aiding firms in rapid data analysis and visualisation.
Veritas & Google launch new data protection on cloud marketplace
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
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google
Google and Veritas Technologies launch Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, promising up to 40% reduction in cloud computing costs.
SentinelOne launches initiative to secure networks for insurers
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
SentinelOne has launched the SentinelOne Risk Assurance Initiative, enabling insurers to offer advanced AI security at preferred rates to reduce cyber threats and insurance premiums.
Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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airlines
Outpayce from Amadeus has partnered with Etraveli Group to enhance fraud detection in travel payments, leveraging Etraveli's Precision risk management system for accurate, real-time transaction screening.
GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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cyber criminal
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fraud
A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.