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 182
Digital currencies on the up, role of CFO more important than ever
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
By 2024, 20% of large organisations will use digital currencies for payments, stored value or collateral, according to the analyst firm Gartner.
Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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software development
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nztech
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skills gap
NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.
End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
Unique cyber attacks decrease in Q3 2021, but attacks on individuals rise, says Positive Technologies report. Remote access trojans also on the rise.
Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Shifts in savings, economic growth, leisure travel recovery, and consumer spending are highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute's Economy 2022 report.
Ivanti adds capabilities to Velocity framework to support supply chain customers
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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healthtech
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ivanti
Ivanti Wavelink's Velocity framework offers enhanced capabilities to aid supply chain operations without code disruption.
Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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workplace
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it departments
IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.
IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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predictions
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solar power
Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.
Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.
Talend and Stellar Consulting Group partner to improve data governance in NZ
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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data governance
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talend
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stellar consulting
Talend partners with Stellar Consulting Group to enable New Zealand organisations to implement data governance strategies.
Optimizely launches integrated version of specialised products
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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digital marketing
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b2b
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optimizely
Optimizely integrates B2B Commerce Cloud & Content Cloud products to help brands reach larger audiences with sophisticated content strategies.
Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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government
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report
Many Australian local governments are not effectively managing cyber risk, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware and cyber theft, according to CyberCX.
False sense of security plagues organisations threatened by ransomware
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Two-thirds of security pros see ransomware and terrorism as equal threats, according to Venafi's global survey.
EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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3d printing
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ey
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report
COVID-19 volatility prompts tech industry to prioritize attracting & retaining motivated workforce, says EY report. #technology #COVID19.
Cloudian extends VMware collaboration with latest certification
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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storage
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virtualisation
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public cloud
Cloudian's HyperStore object storage is now certified with VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, offering scalable and secure storage for cloud-native applications.
Nozomi Networks and BT secure critical infrastructure for global enterprises
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
Nozomi Networks has partnered with BT to deliver advanced OT and IoT cybersecurity to enterprises on a global scale.
Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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fintech
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software
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funding
Mambu, the SaaS banking platform, has raised $235m in a Series E funding round led by EQT Growth, valuing the company at $4.9bn.
Laika improves IT audit process with latest release
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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it audit
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regulation
Laika launches Laika+, an audit solution designed to streamline IT audits and support companies with SOC 2 compliance.