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 5
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
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biometrics
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financial systems
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email security
A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
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malware
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern for Amazon expansion in Aus
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ecommerce
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amazon
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customers
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern to launch Ray-Ban and Oakley on Amazon Australia, tackling reseller issues and enhancing brand visibility.
Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market
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paas
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iaas
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power / energy
Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.
DoiT unveils Cloud Build to ease AWS migration process
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migration
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DoiT launches Cloud Build, a service aimed at helping businesses seamlessly transition to AWS with expert guidance, amid increasing cloud adoption.
Augment & IMDEX partner to enhance mining operations
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Augment Technologies partners with IMDEX to integrate tech for improved ore control and safety at mines, enhancing data precision and sustainability.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.
Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Ooredoo secures QAR 2 billion financing for data centre and AI expansion in MENA, marking the largest tech deal in Qatar's history, underscoring regional growth.
Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.
RugbyPass earns global acclaim with top awards in content marketing
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martech
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awards
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search
RugbyPass clinched key wins at the 2024 Global Search Awards for standout strategies during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, securing accolades in Krakow.
AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance
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it training
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ai
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hp
HP's Work Relationship Index finds only 27% of Australian workers have a healthy work relationship. AI usage has more than doubled, yet training gaps and job security fears persist.
Adyen & RMS Cloud extend partnership for seamless payments
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partner programmes
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payment technologies
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adyen
Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.
Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.
LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan
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network infrastructure
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connectivity
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investment
LitUp Network and International Gateway Company have inked a USD $300 million MoU to enhance Thailand's network infrastructure, boosting their ASEAN presence.
Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services
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cybersecurity insurance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
83% of firms confirm active citizen development programs - report
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it training
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digital transformation
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software development
Kissflow's 2024 Citizen Development Trends Report reveals 83% of organisations with over 5,000 employees have active citizen development programmes, accelerating digital transformation.
DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields
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spacetech
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ai
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cleantech
DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.
Zyxel launches PoE extender to aid SMB & MSP connectivity
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network infrastructure
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ethernet
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smb
Zyxel Networks launches the PoE12-3PD, a Power over Ethernet Extender designed to overcome long-distance network deployment challenges faced by SMBs and MSPs.
OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure
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uc
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
OMS Group allocates USD $300 million to expand submarine cable and terrestrial infrastructure, boosting connectivity in response to digital ecosystem demands.