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 17
Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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.
Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups
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robots
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iot
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cybersecurity
Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.
Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure
Last month
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
The Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore attracted 200 industry professionals, focussing on AI’s transformative impact on critical infrastructure and high-density computing.
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
Last month
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martech
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shopping
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m&a
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.
MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats
Last month
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.
Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade
Last month
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smartphones
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uc
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partner programmes
Transpower partners with Spark to upgrade the TransGO fibre optic network, enhancing critical infrastructure with improved connectivity, digitisation, and mobility.
MultiversX supports Helios Collabathon to unify blockchain ID
Last month
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blockchain
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iam
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collaboration
MultiversX backs the Helios Collabathon, resulting in 'Helios Connect', a cross-chain identity management dApp. Developed over 384 hours, it's now an MVP.
Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.
Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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edutech
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nfp
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investment
Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.