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 297
Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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power / energy
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facebook
Facebook’s Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.
Big changes taking place in the SME NAS market
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Hybrid storage arrays, increased use of flash storage, cloud-based NAS and big data analytics are significantly impacting the SMB NAS market.
University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.
Could activity trackers help with heart problems?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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fitness
Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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uc
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telco
Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.
Surface Pro 3 tool of choice for Christchurch school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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surface
Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew’s College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
CEOs: Stay confident in the face of uncertainty
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Despite economic uncertainty, 59% of CEOs foresee compromises, but confidence and risk-taking are crucial for growth, says BSI research.
Agilyx New Zealand gets IRD nod of approval
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Agilyx New Zealand has been authorised by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), and is one of only 15 companies in New Zealand to do so.
No surprises here: Microsoft and Google top cloud email vendors
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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microsoft
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google
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email
Cloud email is gaining popularity among enterprises worldwide, with Microsoft and Google leading the way, according to Gartner.
A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.
The secret to good customer relationships? Successful digital change
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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infosys
Businesses are failing to measure up to changing expectations when it comes to digital change, leading to deteriorating customer-brand relationships.
MIP Australia named Tableau ANZ reseller of the year
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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awards
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resellers
MIP Australia named ANZ reseller of the year by Tableau, at the vendor’s annual Asia Pacific Partner Summit held last night.
Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.
Brocade and Nutanix tackle hyperconvergence
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Brocade and Nutanix unite, bolstering enterprises with hyperconverged solutions for streamlined data center operations.
Hackers exploit wireless networks, steal valuable information
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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hackers
Wireless networks are vulnerable, but steps can be taken to protect against attacks, says Netscout's Fluke Networks Enterprise Solutions.
Cognizant invests in the cloud with latest acquisition
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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cloud services
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cognizant
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m&a
Cognizant has acquired KBACE Technologies with the aim of enabling clients to accelerate their journey to the cloud and improve business agility.
IComm and Acano team up, target unified comms space
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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uc
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acano
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partners
IComm joins forces with Acano to enhance unified comms for Aussie firms, promising seamless integration and improved collaboration.
Channel partners, here's how you can capitalise on cloud computing
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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partner programmes
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open source
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cloud services
Cloud computing has transformed the channel industry in Australia and New Zealand, says Red Hat director Colin Garro.
Microsoft’s Surface Book touches down in New Zealand
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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microsoft
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surface
Microsoft’s first ever laptop, the Surface Book, will be available in retail stores around the country from today.