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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

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Hitachi Vantara & NVIDIA join forces for AI solutions project
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Hitachi Vantara partners with NVIDIA to create Hitachi iQ, offering transformative AI solutions and hybrid cloud-enabled AI capabilities to support data-intensive business operations.
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Cohesity & NVIDIA collaborate to harness power of GenAI
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ai
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data management
AI security and management firm, Cohesity, partners with NVIDIA to facilitate generative AI use and enhance data insights, integrating NVIDIA AI Enterprise into the Cohesity Gaia platform.
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Dexory introduces advanced AI to boost UK warehouse efficiency
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robotics
Dexory, a UK tech firm, has unveiled its AI-driven logistics engine, 'DexoryView', set to revolutionise warehouse efficiency with real-time analytics and improved decision-making powered by autonomous robots.
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iManage adds 300 customers, 2023 recurring revenue jumps 36%
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cx
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microsoft teams
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financial institutions
iManage, a London-based cloud services company, records impressive growth in 2023 with the addition of over 300 new customers and a 36% jump in annual recurring revenue.
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Nozomi Networks secures $100m for IoT security expansion
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schneider electric
Nozomi Networks raises $100m in Series E funding, led by Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric, to accelerate cyber defence innovation and facilitate cost-effective worldwide market expansion.
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Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
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digital transformation
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france
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.
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Adjust launches Google Play Games integration for PC analytics
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app development
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integration
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online games
Adjust integrates with Google Play Games on PC to boost metrics efficiency for mobile gaming app developers, using Google's Play Install Referrer API to directly attribute installs to PC campaigns.
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Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand
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features
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students
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nz
Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia and New Zealand, offering high-performance tech with significant multitasking capabilities, and advanced features for creators and students.
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STX Next enhances Man Group's fund management via innovative tech tools
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online tools
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funding
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management
STX Next fortifies Man Group's client fund management through successful partnership, introducing sophisticated data discovery, filtering, and predictive tools while enhancing user experience.
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Epicor celebrates international partners at annual awards in Bangkok
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digital transformation
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awards
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epicor
Epicor, a global software firm, recognised the significant contributions of its international partners at its annual Momentum Partner Conference in Bangkok, with a range of Excellence Awards.
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Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
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business
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funding
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productivity
Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.
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Data greatest challenge and opportunity for channel partners - report
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data analytics
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it distributors
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westcon-comstor
IT partners consider data a critical factor and challenge in the shift to recurring revenue models, according to a global survey conducted by technology distributor Westcon-Comstor.
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HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
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tablets & laptops
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ai
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spending
HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.
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Hexaware launches tensai GPT to boost internal innovation
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collaboration
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automation
Hexaware bolsters human-machine collaboration with the launch of tensai GPT, an AI-driven web application that utilises Microsoft Azure Open AI Service to fuel enterprise-wide innovation.
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OutSystems unveils AI Agent Builder to simplify generative AI integration
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digital transformation
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integration
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cios
OutSystems has unveiled AI Agent Builder, a new solution aiding IT experts to integrate generative AI applications into their digital transformation plans, while ensuring adherence to standardisation and security protocols.
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Ataccama leads in Gartner's Augmented Data Quality Solutions quadrant
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data classification
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data governance
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data management
AI data management firm Ataccama, recognised for its generative AI prowess and 25% YoY growth, leads the field in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, 2024.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.
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Persistent Systems unveils SASVA, enhancing enterprise AI capabilities
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ai
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constellation research
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productivity
Persistent Systems has shaken up the enterprise AI landscape with SASVA, a platform utilising machine learning to fast-track software releases and address technical debt.
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UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
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ai
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data infrastructure
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investment
Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
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Semarchy reports 50% revenue growth in EMEA, posing competition to industry giants
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emea
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market competition
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informatica
Semarchy, a French MDM solutions provider, reports a 50% annual revenue rise in its EMEA sector for 2023, due to robust investment in UK and Ireland operations, increasing competition with data management titans.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
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remote working
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singapore
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productivity
The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
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cybersecurity
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awareness
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github
The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.