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 277
Trust and personalisation key to winning customer experience
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Personalised services, innovation, and data security are key factors in customer experience, according to a study by Verizon Enterprise Solutions.
Retailers failing customers when it comes to data security
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Many retailers are failing to secure customer data due to inadequate integration of security into their DevOps processes, new research from Claranet reveals.
Vodafone begins Voice over LTE (4G) rollout, a first for NZ
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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4g technology
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connectivity
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vodafone
Vodafone launches New Zealand's first Voice over LTE (VoLTE), starting in Auckland's North Shore, enhancing call quality and speed for 4G users.
Troovo brings robotics-powered payments solutions to enterprises
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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financial systems
Troovo launches a pioneering robotics-powered payments solution, harnessing RPA and blockchain to streamline enterprise finances and enhance payment workflows.
Equinix launches new Network Edge services for global businesses
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Equinix has launched new Network Edge services to meet the growing demand for global IT infrastructure and secure global connectivity.
New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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apps
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sustainability
New 'Foodprint' app aims to slash food waste in Auckland, partnering with local eateries to offer half-price meals.
Top three ways to improve financial compliance for your business
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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risk & compliance
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financing
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sap
Financial compliance remains a weak point for businesses, with internal control weaknesses and employees being the main culprits, according to SAP Concur.
Nearly half of all employees are willing to share business secrets
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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dlp
Insider threat is real, according to a new report that highlights employee behaviour around sharing corporate information.
Equinix puts US$77m into expanding data centres in Hong Kong
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Equinix invests $77m in expanding Hong Kong data centers as demand for reliable facilities and robust network infrastructure increases.
Mobility solutions boost productivity for supply chain businesses
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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mobility
Mobility solutions provide businesses with many benefits including better productivity and revenue, according to new VDC Research conducted by SOTI.
Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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m&a
Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.
TCL Electronics releases first ever 8K TV
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
TCL Electronics unveils the first 8K TV, the TCL X10 QLED, aiming to elevate home entertainment with cutting-edge visuals, AI, and voice control.
Desktop and mobile searches vastly different, new study shows
Fri, 31st May 2019
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martech
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software development
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google
A recent SEMrush study highlights how desktop and mobile search results differ significantly, with 30% of top desktop pages losing their ranking on mobile.
Security breaches of great concern to consumers
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud security
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physical security
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cybersecurity
New survey from F-Secure reveals that 71% of people fear becoming a victim of cyber crime, while 73% worry about the safety of their children.
Blue Prism looks to future of collaboration with new launch
Thu, 30th May 2019
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Blue Prism has launched a new online community and has also added eCommerce capabilities to its Digital Exchange service.
Biometric speedgate comes to New Zealand and Australia
Thu, 30th May 2019
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
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advanced security
Centaman Entrance Control launches the EasyGateSPT speedgate with touchless biometric scanning in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing office security.
7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector
Wed, 29th May 2019
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cloud services
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government
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public sector
The Asia Cloud Computing Association released a report outlining 7 principles for secure and efficient cloud adoption in the public sector.
Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ
Wed, 29th May 2019
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edutech
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yoobee
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creative technologies
Five design and arts colleges have been incorporated to create New Zealand’s largest independent specialised creative and IT college.
Alibaba Cloud reinforces commitment to Hong Kong
Tue, 28th May 2019
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digital transformation
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alibaba cloud
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partners
Alibaba Cloud reaffirms commitment to supporting digital transformation in Hong Kong, with plans to expand services and solutions.
Qualtrics launches AI data cleansing tool
Tue, 28th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The aim of the product is to leave businesses with genuine responses and quality data, for example to run more accurate research studies.