About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
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 372
Technology driving change for creatives in ANZ
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe has released an APAC Creatives Survey, focusing on creative individuals and the increasing importance of technology, tools and platforms in this area.
F5 jumps onto the cloud bandwagon, sets sights on NZ
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
F5 Networks has launched Silverline and says they have already had a lot of interest in the New Zealand market.
Lifesize on winning streak with enterprise video applications
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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uc
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lifesize
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video communication
Lifesize has released two new icon video systems as well as updates to the Lifesize Cloud service, and has recently received a Frost and Sullivan award.
Intense heat leads to internet outages in Australia
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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iinet
As reported in The Sydney Morning Herald high temperatures of about 44.4 degrees celcius caused iiNet to shut down some of its systems at its Perth data centre.
Film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Kingsman: The Secret Service delivers a cocktail of absurdity and action, with Firth shining as the unlikely but magnetic spy.
Wireless Nation takes fast broadband to far reaches of NZ
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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uc
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wireless nation
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isp
Wireless Nation's satellite network is taking internet access where traditional broadband doesn't reach and has made it twice as fast.
Service Desk 7.8 equipped with new interfaces and capabilities
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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management
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landesk
Landesk has launched Service Desk 7.8, which adds new interfaces and capabilities to the process-centric service management platform.
This is the year of the digital workplace, says Concur
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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digital office
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concur
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technology gifts
Digital workplace trends such as paperless contracts and receipts, hands-free conference calls, and wallet-free living are on the rise, according to Concur.
Trends that will dominate the telco industry in 2015
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Monetising network investments in broadband infrastructure will be a top priority over the next year, according to Analysys Mason.
Boost productivity with video collaboration
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Polycom study reveals over 90% using video collaboration report higher productivity, savings, and better work-life balance.
Weird and wonderful projects funded by Kickstarter
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crowdfunding
Kickstarter is a global crowdfunding platform based in the United States for a wide variety of projects, from technological marvels to unusual creations.
2015 App Store sales through the roof
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
In the first week of January Apple customers around the world spend nearly half a billion US dollars on apps and in-app purchases through the App Store.
Will the Internet of Things transform retail as we know it?
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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iot
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fleet management
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payment technologies
The Internet of Things (IoT) could transform retail, providing such access to in-store analytics and enabling interactive consumer engagement.
New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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iot
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smart home
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healthtech
As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.
Microsoft makes Azure faster, bigger and more open
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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virtualisation
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft expands Azure with secure Key Vault, bigger VMs, and Docker support, boosting data protection and application deployment.
The biggest social media security threats of 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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bitdefender
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social media
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cyber attacks
Bitdefender, security software solutions provider, has released its social media security threat predictions for 2015.
OpenText continues to grow with IGC acquisition
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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management
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opentext
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acquire
OpenText has announced it has acquired Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a developer of viewing, annotation, redaction and publishing commercial software.
Are iPads essential for learning in New Zealand classrooms?
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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ipad
In New Zealand, a $129,975 study led by Dr. Greg Falloon explores iPads' role in enhancing student problem-solving and thinking in classrooms.
Microsoft adds 'boards' to Office Delve
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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microsoft
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delve
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microsoft office
Microsoft has introduced 'boards' to Office Delve, enhancing information discovery and collaboration for first release customers.
Intel, Ford and innovation at International CES 2015
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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hp
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3d printing
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intel
At the International CES event, a number of companies announced their plans for 2015, Ford and Intel among them.