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 282
Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
smartphones
#
fitness
#
nike
Nike is set to release its self-lacing sneakers, called HyperAdapt 1.0, later this year. The shoes tighten automatically when you step in.
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
digital engagement
The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.
Employees worry about security but don't do anything about it, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
apps
#
cloud services
Survey reveals a stark gap between employee worries over personal data security and lax workplace practices, risking breaches.
Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
surveillance
#
biometrics
#
mfa
Biometrics industry to reach $30bn by 2021, driven by fingerprint sensors and facial recognition, says ABI Research.
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
microsoft
#
studentit
The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
it training
#
social media
Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.
Honeywell acquires Movilizer, cloud platform trailblazer
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
sap
Honeywell completes acquisition of Movilizer, a cloud platform for field service applications. Details undisclosed.
CommArc first Kiwi company to achieve Veeam platinum partner status
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
virtualisation
#
partner programmes
#
customers
CommArc Consulting has become the first New Zealand company to achieve platinum partner status in the Veeam’s Cloud & Service Provider Programme.
Unified communications and collaboration: The way of the future?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
uc
#
data analytics
#
martech
Unified communications and collaboration (UC-C) offers more than traditional VoIP, says NetScout, warning of potential challenges.
Aussie researchers make game-changing cyber security breakthrough
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
quantum computing
#
cybersecurity
University of Sydney research team makes breakthrough in generating single photons for quantum information in security systems.
Blue Coat Systems dominates network security forensics market
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Blue Coat Systems has been recognised by Frost - Sullivan for its dominance in the global network security forensics market.
Security concerns aren't going anywhere, new report finds
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
When it comes to adopting new technologies and implementing business transformations, security is often not in place although it's a crucial concern.
Veritas launches dedicated data centre in Australia
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
devops
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Veritas launches new cloud data center in Australia to meet demand for email archiving and e-discovery solutions.
Epson diversifies offerings: Apparently, paper isn't dead
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
printing
#
epson
#
virgin media o2
Epson has announced it has developed the world’s first compact office papermaking system that can turn shredded waste paper into new paper.
Have you heard? Customer experience is where it's at
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
crm
#
cx
#
martech
Companies must champion customer experience to prevail, says Qualtrics MD Bill McMurray, outlining a vital six-step strategy for success.
All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
Apple has released an all new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and says it will be available to order March 24 for a starting price of NZ$1,049.
Kiwi university subjects ranked among top in the world
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
auckland university
#
massey university
New Zealand universities have been recognised on the global stage for a range of subjects, from education to engineering.
Terrorists, tears, and the bravest air hostess you ever did see: Neerja film review
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Neerja is a punchy and thrilling tale based on a true story of terrorism, capturing the strength of its protagonist. 3.9/5.
The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
#
cyber criminal
The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
Kiwi inventor turns to crowdfunding platform to get prototype to the masses
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
crowdfunding
Kevin Halsall, an inventor hailing from Otaki in the Kapiti Coast, is working to revolutionise the mobility market with a hands-free mobility device.