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 230
Blue Prism calls out IBM as exceptional partner
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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healthtech
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM receives second Certified Gold Service Provider status from Blue Prism as it expands offerings for automation solutions.
Alteryx and onepoint bring data-led solutions to disparate workforces
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Alteryx and onepoint have partnered to provide data-led solutions for workforces in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on post-pandemic challenges.
Genesys recognises leaders in customer experience with latest awards
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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crm
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uc
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cx
Genesys has recognized trailblazing businesses in the ANZ region for their exceptional customer experiences. Winners include Homecare Medical and Microsoft.
The four key practices of supply chain strategies, according to Accenture
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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supply chain & logistics
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accenture
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inventory management systems
Only 10% of companies have a customer-centric supply chain that is resilient, according to a report by Accenture.
Data breaches costing companies millions - could incident response help?
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
On average, data breaches cost companies $3.86 million per breach, with compromised employee accounts the most expensive root cause.
COVID-19 hits smartphone market hard, with all but Apple sales down
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple defied the impact of COVID-19 on the smartphone market, as sales dropped for all vendors except them, says Canalys.
NEXTDC brings new data centre to Western Australia's Perth
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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connectivity
NEXTDC opens P2 Perth, the city's first Uptime Tier IV-certified data centre, enhancing WA’s connectivity with high-capacity global networks.
Dicker Data extends AV offerings with Barco distie agreement
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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dicker data
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distributors
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av
Dicker Data expands AV offerings with Barco distribution deal, meeting demand for digital meeting spaces in Australia.
Signet rolls out Zebra industrial wearables across warehouse operations
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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wearables
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martech
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commerce systems
Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.
'Cash is king' and changing plans: new study looks at IT costing trends
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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healthtech
The survey data details significant cuts to IT budgets and shifting business priorities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic fallout.
Digital transformation has become 'unstoppable' and essential for retailers, study finds
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Investing in digital transformation is crucial for retailers to survive, according to Fujitsu's global study. The majority see it as essential.
App install fraud up $945 million in APAC
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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apm
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low-code
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific exposed to $945m in app install fraud in H1 2020, with finance the most targeted category, according to AppsFlyer report.
Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.
iseek extends data centre investment in Queensland
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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iseek communications
iseek, the Australian owned cloud, data centre and connectivity provider, has announced the next stage of its Queensland regional investment strategy.
RPA is important, but not as important as people
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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rpa
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skills gap
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analyst report
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.
Security teams face mounting stress, call for execs to step in
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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siem
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hcm
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cybersecurity
93% of security professionals lack the tools to detect known threats and 92% need preventative solutions, says a report by LogRhythm.
Ping Identity makes changes to partner program to better serve businesses of today
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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ai
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ping identity
Ping Identity has extended its partner programmes and launched Delivery Approved, a program for implementation partners.
Southern Cross Cable Network gains FCC approval for new system
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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southern cross cable
The Southern Cross Cable Network’s NEXT cable system is set to go ahead following the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) landing license approval.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brings on Wavelink to extend channel partner offerings
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
Wavelink and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) have formed a partnership to provide communication tech solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Technology key to success for Aussie businesses following COVID-19
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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digital transformation
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epicor
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covid-19
Australian businesses are feeling increasing competition due to COVID-19 impact on supply chains, says Epicor Global Growth Index.