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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 2

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Trellis Data & CCL Group partner to advance digital forensics
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Trellis Data and CCL Solutions Group form a pioneering partnership to revolutionise law enforcement with an integrated platform offering AI-enhanced digital forensics capabilities.
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Toshiba & Single Quantum double QKD transmission range
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network management
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Toshiba Europe and Single Quantum collaborate to double the transmission range of Quantum Key Distribution, potentially revolutionising secure communications in remote areas.
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C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes
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accounting systems
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compliance
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digital banking
Despite budget cuts, a new survey reveals worries among UK c-suite executives over their firms' anti-money laundering procedures, with 49% partially confident in their compliance.
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Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
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As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.
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Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0
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digital banking
On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.
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NTT & Dell offer high-performance computing solution in Hong Kong
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managed services
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NTT Com Asia joins with Dell Technologies to launch a High Performance Computing-as-a-service solution in Hong Kong, to support data centre development and AI and FinTech Innovation.
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Yahoo ventures into CTV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions
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Yahoo Advertising ventures into the Connected TV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions, offering advertiser-empowering tools for omnichannel campaign measurability in Australia and Singapore.
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AI boosts productivity in Australian talent life cycle, says Randstad report
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Australian talent management is being revolutionised by artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant productivity boost noted in a report by Randstad Enterprises.
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Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
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microsoft
Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.
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AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
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Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.
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Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide
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digital divide
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digital inclusion
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connectivity
The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.
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Laserfiche marks new growth era with strategic ecosystem restructuring
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digital transformation
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integration
Laserfiche, renowned SaaS provider, embarks on a 'new era of growth' following a strategic revamp of its partner ecosystem, catalysing significant achievements and heightened business growth in 2024.
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Autodesk introduces Australian data storage for Construction Cloud products
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data management
Autodesk has launched a regional data storage option in Australia for selected Construction Cloud products, offering customers choice for primary project data storage location.
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Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
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Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
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Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acumen, a UK-based cyber security firm, reveals plans to expand partnerships with MSPs and VARs to deliver specialist security services amid heightened demand.
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StarHub partners with Qualtrics to enhance growth & customer experience
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Singapore's StarHub gains support from Qualtrics in multi-year agreement, seeking to improve customer experience and drive growth within the telecommunications sector. Their joint goal is to achieve a $500m boost in revenue and savings by 2026.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
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digital identity
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online security
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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Sembo unveils AI assistant revolutionising multi-destination travel booking
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Nordic-based travel agency, Sembo, introduces an AI assistant that enables personalised, multi-destination journey booking, a first in the travel industry.
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Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
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data centre operators
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safety
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
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TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
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government
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collaboration
UK tech industry association, TechWorks, launches new venture at Bletchley Park, TechWorks AI, aimed at governing the challenges and prospects of AI technology.
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Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
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AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
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Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
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payroll systems
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it automation
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m&a
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
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Laserfiche's growth driven by restructured partner programme
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Laserfiche, 2024's flourishing SaaS solution provider, expands their partner ecosystem for exponential growth, boosting customer engagement and business process optimisation through strategic initiatives.