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 19
New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.
UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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sustainability
British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.
McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
Access People named Core Leader in Fosway 9-Grid for HR
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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productivity
Access People in Leicestershire has been recognised as a Core Leader in the Fosway 9-GridTM for Cloud HR, reflecting its prominent role in the HR solutions market.
Acer unveils AI-powered laptops with Copilot+ features
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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microsoft
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productivity
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acer
Acer is set to expand its Copilot+ PC lineup with new AI-powered laptops, offering enhanced performance and features for both professionals and everyday users.
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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healthtech
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capital
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digitalisation
Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.
Quantum computing remains distant despite advancements
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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paas
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encryption
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iaas
A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.
SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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cx
SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.
Siemens unveils new advancements for industrial AI at CES
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
Siemens showcased groundbreaking advancements in industrial AI at CES 2025, including innovations for aerospace and solutions for startups, boosting productivity.
Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.
NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon emissions
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
NBN Co has begun sourcing renewable electricity from the Macarthur Wind Farm, marking a key step towards its aim of 100% renewable energy by December 2025.
Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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ai pc
Dell Technologies has launched updates to its AI PC portfolio, prioritising sustainability and performance with new modular designs and recyclable materials.
Dell unveils monitors with groundbreaking display tech
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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apm
Dell Technologies has launched its latest flagship monitors, claiming to revolutionise display technology with enhanced visual and audio capabilities.
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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public sector
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investment
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ey
Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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hcm
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employment
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work-life balance
A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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inflation
A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.
Only 11% of sales firms thrive in transformation periods
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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productivity
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analyst report
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 11% of sales organisations have successfully navigated transformations, raising concerns for Chief Sales Officers.