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 284
SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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smb
Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.
APAC organisations struggle to find balance between digital adoption and cybersecurity
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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devops
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digital transformation
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iaas
APAC organisations are concerned about security threats but are still determined to advance operations through digital adoption, says Thales report.
Kaspersky finds red tape biggest barrier against cybersecurity initiatives
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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it strategy
'Red tape' is the main barrier for cybersecurity initiatives in the industrial sector, according to a new report by Kaspersky.
SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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partner programmes
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smb
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managed services
Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.
UNESCO completes major progress on establishing foundation of ethics for AI
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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ai
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ethics
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unesco
UNESCO progress the development of a global normative instrument for the ethics of AI, with experts urging public awareness to be raised.
DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
DoiT has signed a $1.5bn agreement with Google Cloud to deliver infrastructure and services over the next five years.
Silver Peak releases latest CDP program for global partners
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sd-wan
Silver Peak launches Certified Deployment Partner (CDP) program to support global partners in SD-WAN deployments. Teneo among first partners.
Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
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cyber threats
New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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malware
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vpns
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email security
Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
CODE partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development to Kiwi students
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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otago polytechnic
New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development training to Dunedin.
Is cyber deception the latest SOC 'game changer'?
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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soc
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cybersecurity
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deception technology
Deceptive technology reduces data breach costs and SOC inefficiencies, according to a report by Attivo Networks and Deceptive Defense.
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
Australian construction companies more dependent on data than ever, study finds
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.
Rubrik extends AWS partnership with Outposts Ready designation
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Rubrik achieves Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts Ready designation for its successful integration with AWS Outposts deployments.
Enterprise storage market knocked by COVID-19, but may bounce back
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Asia-Pacific enterprise storage market set to reach $55.6bn by 2024, despite COVID-19 impact, says GlobalData.
VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
According to a statement, the acquisition enhances the ability of both companies to deploy larger-scale digital projects across Australia and the APAC region.
Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.
ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.
Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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agritech
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crowdfunding
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dit technology
Australian agritech firm DIT Technologies has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal to fund its expansion across multiple states.
Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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fintech
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cloud services
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globaldata
Cloud computing revenue in Asia Pacific will be boosted by fintech innovation, with the market estimated to reach $191.8bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.