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 291
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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edutech
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apps
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ministry of education
New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.
Xplore Technologies grows market share in APAC
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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it in manufacturing
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Xplore Technologies cements its robust growth in APAC, seizing an 11% market share for a robust Q3 performance.
Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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it industry
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studentit
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readify
Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.
Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.
Software defined everything: The way of the future
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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storage
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software-defined data centre
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technavio
Technavio forecasts a 32% CAGR in the SDx market by 2020, driven by the need for simplified network management and cost efficiency.
Samsung backs business transformation
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Samsung champions corporate evolution with advanced security and enhanced productivity via its KNOX-secured Galaxy S7 and Enterprise Device Programme.
'Speed-interview' event addresses Australian IT industry gender gap
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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women in technology
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it industry
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event
The event was held to provide women new career opportunities and proactively address the growing issue of gender imbalance in Australia’s tech sector.
Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Identified as ‘one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.
This is the age of the customer: How will the comms industry respond?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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customers
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disruption
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millennials
CSPs that embrace technology to keep up with customers’ growing expectations are far more likely to succeed in the future, according to a new report.
Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.
Mobile malware on the rise, Qualcomm and Avast step in
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Avast chosen by Qualcomm to integrate Snapdragon Smart Protect, a behavioural analysis-based anti-malware technology.
Forward thinking tech summit kicks off in Wellington
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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government
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nztech
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partners
A major government and tech industry summit will be held in the Te Papa museum, with the aim of seeing how these two sectors can can work together.
Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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learning
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studentit
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māori
Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.
Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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samsung
To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.
Genesys omnichannel solution delivers big ROI, study shows
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Genesys has released new research that indicates its omnichannel engagement solution delivers big financial returns to customers.
IBM invests in IoT analytics with new 'Quarks' tool
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Analysing data at the edge continuously can help companies generate insights more quickly and reduce network communication costs, according to IBM.
The secret to being a leading CEO: Embracing disruptive innovation
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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computing
For leading CEOs, cloud and the Internet of Things is old news. Now, it's all about cognitive computing and disruptive innovation.
From cardboard heads to yetis: Weird stock images galore
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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photo sharing
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photography
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creative technologies
Stock image galleries are vast collections of every image you can imagine - from the very helpful to the downright weird.
WatchGuard strengthens presence in ANZ region
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard expands in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of a new sales engineer, Peter Fraser, in Melbourne.
FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.