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 20
Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.
Size determines type & frequency of email threats to businesses
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Barracuda shows larger firms face more lateral phishing threats, while smaller companies are hit harder by external phishing and extortion.
Ransomware causes revenue loss for 47% of UK energy firms
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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dlp
Nearly half of UK energy firms report revenue loss from ransomware, Bridewell finds, with 45% suffering operational disruptions. Phishing incidents persist, averaging 14 per year.
Canva launches global brand system to boost workplace design
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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productivity
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workplace
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branding
Canva unveils a refreshed brand system geared towards global workplaces, aiming to boost productivity and design capabilities.
Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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ai
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content creation
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integration
Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI content production capabilities. This move aims to integrate Leonardo's technology into Canva's design tools, benefiting 190 million users.
DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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hcm
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procurement
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integration
DXC Technology has completed integrating an SAP S/4Hana ERP system at Whitehaven Coal's Daunia and Blackwater mines, doubling their operational capacity.
Cloudera boosts metadata management at EVOLVE 24 APAC conference
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Cloudera unveiled significant metadata management updates at the EVOLVE 24 APAC conference in Singapore, enhancing data security and governance to meet rising demands.
Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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devops
With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.
Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
A Barracuda report highlights a stark disparity in email attack types faced by large and small firms, with lateral phishing targeting major companies and extortion menacing smaller ones.
Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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cleantech
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government
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productivity
The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.
Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.
Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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migration
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digital transformation
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encryption
New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.
Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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application security
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partner programmes
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ai
In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.
OutSystems launches workflow solution to streamline business tasks
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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e-learning
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rpa
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low-code
OutSystems unveils Workflows, a new tool to simplify complex workflow management and boost collaboration between IT and business units, aiming to enhance efficiency.
Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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data analytics
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encryption
Accenture and SandboxAQ have expanded their partnership to bolster enterprise data encryption, safeguarding against cyber threats from current breaches to quantum computing advances.
Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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ai
Lineaje secures USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven software supply chain security, boosting its total funding to USD $27 million.
Vultr partners with Run:ai to boost GPU efficiency globally
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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it training
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apm
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software development
Vultr and Run:ai have teamed up to boost GPU efficiency for AI projects, leveraging smart scheduling and fractional GPU capabilities to enhance performance and lower operational costs.
Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.