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 67
Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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bnpl
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payment technologies
Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.
Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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vpns
Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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job seekers
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salaries
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australian bureau of statistics
Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
Thales report reveals critical security gaps in infrastructure
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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saas
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uc
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ransomware
Thales' 2024 report reveals critical infrastructure sectors face escalating ransomware threats, citing inadequate formal planning; 24% report recent attacks.
NETS unveils Android-based contactless payment solution in SG
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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payment technologies
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google
NETS launches NETS SoftPOS, turning Android devices into contactless payment terminals. Merchants can now accept card, QR, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.
MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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verizon
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4g technology
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ftth
IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Malaysia Aviation Group boosts Martech with Anchora and GrowthOps partnership
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Malaysia Aviation Group partners with GrowthOps Asia and Anchora to boost marketing through tech upgrades, aiming to personalise and enhance customer experiences.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.
EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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green it
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
Keepit triumphs at 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards with top accolade
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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saas
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data protection
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ai
Keepit wins Best Use of SaaS in a Cloud Ecosystem at the 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards, further solidifying its status with recognitions in other security categories.
HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
Indosat & Google Cloud join forces for sovereign cloud in Indonesia
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Indosat and Google Cloud have partnered to deliver Indonesia's first sovereign cloud, adhering to stringent data standards, and enhancing AI and edge cloud services.
Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ai models
Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.
CI&T honoured in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for software services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
CI&T has been lauded in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Custom Software Development Services, achieving a 4.8/5 rating and 100% recommendation rate.
Quod Orbis & YASH Technologies partner on cybersecurity boost
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Quod Orbis has teamed up with YASH Technologies to enhance cybersecurity monitoring, merging their platforms for a unified approach to risk management.