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.
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Bryant Dental achieves sixfold growth with Zoho One integration
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software development
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medical tech
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integration
Bryant Dental, a UK medtech firm, has seen a sixfold expansion due to increased operation efficiency achieved by integrating Zoho One across its departments.
Businesses weigh up transition from best-of-breed to platform security
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cyber attacks
Businesses rethink traditional cybersecurity practices, moving towards platform security amid findings suggesting additional benefits such as cost efficiency and improved attack response. Experts advise due diligence.
Akamai introduces Guardicore Platform to combat rising ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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cloud services
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cloud security
Akamai Technologies' revolutionary security platform, Akamai Guardicore, combines Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, offering robust defense against relentless ransomware.
Sevco Security drives resolution of enterprise vulnerabilities
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it automation
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security vulnerabilities
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automation
Sevco Security further evolves asset protection by prioritising, automating and validating exposure issues resolution with its upgraded platform, aiding cyber risk management for businesses.
Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
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ai
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thinkagile
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thinksystem
Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.
Telstra & Cognizant form AI-focused strategic partnership
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cx
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martech
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ai
Telstra and Cognizant form five-year strategic partnership to use artificial intelligence for innovation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion
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youtube
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instagram
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google
Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.
Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.
AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
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ai
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fraud
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digitisation
A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
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digitisation
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ico
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
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app development
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it automation
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low-code
SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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vietnam
FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
Absoft Implements SAP S/4HANA migration to a West Midlands Public Council
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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erp
UK-based SAP consultancy Absoft has secured a pivotal contract with a West Midlands Public Council for the maiden SAP Public Cloud implementation within a UK local authority.
ControlUp enhances Edge DX to optimise digital employee experience
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digitisation
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it management
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it support
ControlUp has boosted its ControlUp Edge DX system with advanced user dashboards, employee sentiment surveys and a AI-based chatbot, aiming to optimise IT management.
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
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hackers
Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.
Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
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data protection
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dark web
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physical security
Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton’s identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.
Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
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satellite
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broadband
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connectivity
Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.
Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
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ransomware
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ml
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email security
Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.
Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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storage
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
InterSystems & Imagelink partner to boost digital transformation in Malaysia
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ecm
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ml
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digital transformation
Renowned data solutions provider InterSystems partners with Imagelink Software to accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia, offering a new document management solution to enhance public data quality and services.
Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
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fintech
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investment
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london
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
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sustainable it
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cartech
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entrepreneurship
North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.
Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
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sustainable it
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data centre operators
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power / energy
Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.