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 2
OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
Yesterday
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wearables
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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public sector
The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Yesterday
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.
Voluntas Elevate & Afinico partner for business growth
Last week
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ai
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.
LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools
Last week
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.
Loop acquires Wonderment to enhance Shopify solutions
Last week
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Loop has acquired Wonderment to enhance its commerce operations for Shopify merchants, combining AI insights with real-time shipment tracking.
Twilio recognised as leader in IDC MarketScape for CDP 2024
Last week
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Twilio has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms for B2C users for 2024-2025, highlighting its innovative solutions.
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Last week
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
Cohesity completes acquisition of Veritas data protection unit
Last week
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data protection
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multi-cloud
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genai
Cohesity has acquired Veritas' data protection business, becoming the largest provider in the sector with a valuation above $7 billion and over 12,000 clients.
TP-Link partners with Purdicom to expand MSP offerings
Last week
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edutech
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.
Denodo launches Agora SaaS solution on AWS Marketplace
Last week
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saas
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genai
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ai
Denodo has launched Agora, a managed SaaS solution on the AWS Marketplace, aimed at simplifying data management for businesses in the APAC region.
iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
Last week
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biometrics
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mfa
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cybersecurity
iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.
Graphiant launches new service to secure data in motion
Last week
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Graphiant has launched its Data Assurance service to enhance control and visibility for data in motion across global business networks.
Cybersecurity in 2025: Tackling AI-driven phishing threats
Last week
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
With rising cyber threats ahead of 2025, data security becomes a vital focus, warns Todd Moore of Thales, highlighting the growing risk of advanced phishing.
Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.
Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use
Last week
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management
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collaboration
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digitisation
Morningstar Australasia and SuperAPI have teamed up to improve how Australians manage their superannuation as they enter the workforce.
NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation
Last week
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.
Thomson Reuters named leader in tax automation software
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Thomson Reuters has been named a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for SaaS and cloud-enabled tax automation software, reflecting its innovation in compliance solutions.
Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced security
Last week
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Fortinet has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a cloud-based platform designed to enhance web application security and streamline performance management.
Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
Last week
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.