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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Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.
Salesforce introduces Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce unveils public beta for Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant set to revolutionise customer relationship management by utilising company-specific data securely.
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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ai
Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
85% of Australian e-commerce content found to be plagiarised
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Australian AI-driven SEO solutions specialist, OptiDan, reveals alarming levels of duplicate and plagiarised content amongst e-commerce retailers in its comprehensive industry study.
Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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it training
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digital transformation
Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.
Wincanton bags exclusive rights to Zeus's freight tech in UK, Ireland
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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strategy
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freightways
In a strategic shift, UK supply chain partner, Wincanton, acquires the exclusive rights to use Zeus' digital freight management solutions, strengthening a tech-driven approach.
Doppelgänger: Russia's suspected influence operation targets Germany
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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twitter
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sentinel technologies
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sentinellabs
Doppelgänger, a suspected Russian influence operation targeting global audiences, has been under the watch of SentinelLabs and ClearSky Cyber Security since late 2023.
Adjust’s Mobile App Trends 2024 unveils boost in global app installs
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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bi
Mobile app installs globally rose by 4% in 2023, marking a recovery in the industry and highlighting the potential for returns, according to a report by analytics firm Adjust and AppLovin.
Synology introduces BeeStation: An accessible personal cloud storage solution
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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storage
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data privacy
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cloud services
Taiwanese NAS leader Synology introduces BeeStation, a simpler and more user-friendly personal cloud storage product, designed for individual users and families in the ANZ region.
ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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email security
Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.
UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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council
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data leak
FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.
43% of enterprises investing in breakthrough GenAI technology, EY study reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data protection
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genai
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ai
EY's study confirms 43% of firms are investing in generative AI, placing it third in emerging technologies, with 80% developing proof-of-concept applications.
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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power / energy
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smb
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godaddy
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revenue management
GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
Mobile app installs grow by 4% in 2023 despite downturn
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
App installs worldwide witnessed a 4% increase in 2023, revitalising sectors like fintech, gaming, and e-commerce, despite a downward trend last year, according to a report by Adjust and AppLovin.
Zyxel Networks launches high-performing, cloud-managed Ethernet switches
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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ethernet
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network management
Zyxel Networks expands its product portfolio with the XMG1915 series 8/16-Port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Switches, defined by compact design and high-speed.
DataStax rolls out RAGStack, an all-new Gen AI data solution
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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cto
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integration
DataStax's RAGStack, a Gen AI data solution powered by LlamaIndex, is now available, offering Astra DB developers efficient parsing of complex PDF documents, previously a challenge in RAG implementation.
Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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apm
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open source
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software development
Private Internet Access enhances privacy-focused services with the introduction of a macOS split tunneling fix and an Apple TV VPN, both featuring dedicated IP options.