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 281
HP completes world first with 3D printing technology
Thu, 19th May 2016
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it in manufacturing
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partner programmes
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hp
HP has announced the world's first production-ready commercial 3D printing system, promising faster and cheaper printing of functional parts.
Demand for cloud-hosted PaaS solutions on the rise
Thu, 19th May 2016
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paas
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iaas
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software development
Cloud-hosted Platform-as-a-Service solutions are becoming more popular as modern developers who work with B2B eCommerce solutions favour them.
Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020
Thu, 19th May 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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3d printing
IDC forecasts that intelligent systems will have a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015-2020, with revenues exceeding $2.2 trillion in 2020.
Organisations are failing to adequately invest in IT security
Thu, 19th May 2016
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open source
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cybersecurity
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red hat
Investment in IT security lags despite a surge in cyber risks, a Red Hat survey reveals, as firms neglect vital defences.
APC by Schneider Electric expands channel support for MSPs
Thu, 19th May 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
APC by Schneider Electric has launched a new programme for managed service providers to help them increase profitability.
Kiwi companies aren't prepared for DDoS attacks
Thu, 19th May 2016
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ddos
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vector
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it professionals
Most Kiwi firms are exposed to crippling DDoS attacks, with over 70% targeted last year and half suffering data theft, reports reveal.
Local Melbourne business boosts customer service with online portal
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crm
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martech
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customer service
Australian businesses are realising the power of personalised customer service via online portals that can be accessed on any device.
Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane
Wed, 18th May 2016
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smartphones
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entrepreneur
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technology gifts
Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.
Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral product for improved application performance
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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riverbed
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it management
Riverbed’s SteelCentral upgrade leaps forward with enhanced cloud monitoring and diagnostics, sharpening application performance.
Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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email
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zero day malware
Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.
Cyber crime rife around the globe, Australia 'top hotspot'
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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industrial
Australia has been identified as a 'top hotspot for cybercrime' WHERE id = with over one in 10 organizations reporting losses of over $1 million each.
Liquid Voice signs first NZ distie agreement with Cogent
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Liquid Voice partners with Cogent for first New Zealand distribution agreement for call recording and quality management solutions.
This is the time that will make or break Aussie businesses
Wed, 18th May 2016
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digital transformation
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brocade
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it managers
Businesses miss innovation opportunities due to legacy technology and misperceptions about IT departments, says Brocade study.
Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning
Wed, 18th May 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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learning
Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.
When it comes to wireless networks, security can't be an afterthought
Tue, 17th May 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Organisations must prioritise security in wireless network deployment to protect against hackers, according to Wavelink's Ilan Rubin.
Aussie IT pros should be focusing on information, not infrastructure
Tue, 17th May 2016
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it professionals
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it management
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it infrastructure
Fragmented approach to cloud adoption in Australian businesses may lead to IT blind spots, warns Veritas research.
CompTIA launches customer engagement tool for MSPs
Tue, 17th May 2016
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partner programmes
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managed services
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comptia
CompTIA has launched a new tool to assist managed services providers in navigating the customer engagement process.
It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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check point software
Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.
FirstWave recruits ex-Microsoft enterprise service expert for local team
Tue, 17th May 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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jobs
FirstWave Cloud Technology has has recruited former director of Microsoft Global Practices to build professional services and local support.
New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland
Mon, 16th May 2016
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entrepreneur
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ateed
Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.