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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

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SailPoint expands connectivity, supports 21k+ applications
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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connectivity
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systems integration
SailPoint Technologies expands its Connectivity platform, integrating over 1,100 enterprise and 20,000 custom applications to bolster identity security.
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SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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storage
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.
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Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Progress Software recently patched a high-severity authentication bypass in its MOVEit managed file transfer solution, as we're reminded of the importance of security for critical infrastructure.
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UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cyber attacks
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nhs
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
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UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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leadership
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threat intelligence
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it departments
A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.
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Microcare Systems boosts cash flow with Zumzum Financials
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Microcare Systems has slashed costs and streamlined operations by adopting Zumzum Financials via Salesforce, boosting invoicing efficiency and cash flow significantly.
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Loop launches Ship by Loop to slash return shipping costs
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Loop launches Ship by Loop, a logistics solution aimed at reducing return shipping costs by up to 91%, while providing access to domestic and global carriers.
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Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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jobs
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digitisation
Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast’s workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland’s rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.
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Mitel expands virtual care services to seven European countries
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
Mitel expands its Virtual Care and Collaboration Service to seven new European markets, including the UK, enhancing patient care with secure, seamless communication solutions.
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eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit ahead of deadline
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
UK's eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit, providing firms complimentary consultations to prepare for the upcoming, stringent derivatives reporting rules.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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pwc
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digitisation
Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.
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ITP partners with TaxTank for digital-first tax management
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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tax
ITP Accounting Professionals partners with TaxTank to deliver seamless, real-time tax management for 300,000 clients ahead of EOFY, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
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Ivalua unveils new tool for external workforce management
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Ivalua has unveiled its External Workforce Management solution, promising seamless integration within its Source-to-Pay platform to optimise talent selection, costs, and risk management.
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Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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iot security
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iot
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genai
Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.
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Ansys integrates NVIDIA Omniverse for real-time chip design
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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data analytics
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3d
Ansys is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse APIs to enable real-time 3D-IC visualisation, aiding semiconductor chip design through enhanced multiphysics diagnostics.
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Akamai report: 42% of web traffic driven by bots, 65% malicious
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Akamai's latest report reveals that 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% of these bots malicious, heavily impacting the eCommerce sector.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.
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Broadcom updates VMware Cloud Foundation with new key features
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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devops
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it automation
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casb
Broadcom boosts its VMware Cloud Foundation with key updates, enhancing modernisation, developer productivity, and security while minimising costs.
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BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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fintech
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email security
BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.