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 374
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.
Macro-based malware is back, says Microsoft
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The Microsoft Malware Protection Centre (MMPC) has released a blog post to inform people macro-based malware is being used more frequently.
WhatsApp hits 700 million users
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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apple
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facebook
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social media
WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.
IT Service Management software to move to the cloud
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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saas
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management
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cloud services
IT Service Management software gears up for the cloud transition, promising 20% annual savings and enhanced mobility for users.
Wynyard Group chosen to fight crime and terrorism
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Wynyard Group secures $3.2m deal to bolster global fight against crime and terrorism, leveraging its advanced analytics.
Get ready to pay more for broadband in 2015
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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uc
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commerce commission
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broadband
New Zealand telecommunications providers Spark and Vodafone have announced they will increase their prices in 2015.
Oracle to provide Data as a Service with Datalogix
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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martech
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customers
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marketing
Oracle acquires Datalogix, boosting its Data as a Service offerings to marketers for enhanced consumer insight across digital and traditional channels.
Spark NZ to pay 19 million toward telco levy
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has released its final decision on the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
Wearable technology comes to NZ music festivals
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
NZ festivals like Rhythm and Vines enhance experiences with wearable tech, letting fans capture and share their music journeys online.
InternetNZ welcomes new trans-tasman internet cable
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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uc
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telstra
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internetnz
InternetNZ says the plan to have a new internet cable to New Zealand by June/July 2016 is ambitious but welcome.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Our hands-on review finds the Fitbit Charge lifts spirits but isn't flawless—style meets questionable step accuracy in this techy talisman.