About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
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 275
World's first tropical data center on trial in Singapore
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Singapore is trialling the world's first tropical data centre, which could reduce global energy consumption by data centres by up to 40%.
Intel invests in the next wave of computing
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Intel is currently working to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, and investing in visual cloud, PC innovation, IoT and 5G.
CompTIA launches customer retention tool for MSPs
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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partner programmes
CompTIA launches Managed Services Client Lifecycle tool to help MSPs boost customer acquisition, retention, and growth.
A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
Tue, 31st May 2016
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data analytics
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
Case study: Kiwi business adopts IaaS from leading provider, enables growth
Tue, 31st May 2016
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Together with Softsource, Chester's Plumbing and Bathroom was able to complete an overhaul of its IT infrastructure and enable business expansion.
AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments
Mon, 30th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
The smart glasses segment of the augmented reality market is predicted to grow by 140% by 2020, according to Technavio research.
Air New Zealand's latest innovation is all about robots
Mon, 30th May 2016
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robots
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martech
Air New Zealand is using robotic technology from Invert Robotics to remotely inspect its fleet of aircraft, ensuring safety for employees and customers.
Growing demand for analytics drives IT spending
Mon, 30th May 2016
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data analytics
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As big data takes on a momentum of its own, driven by developments in IoT technologies and more, businesses are discovering the power of analytics.
APAC leads burgeoning Anything-as-a-Service market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Asia Pacific driving rapid growth in global Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) market, expected to expand at over 38% CAGR until 2020.
Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage
Thu, 26th May 2016
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edutech
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wearables
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e-learning
Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.
Tecala brings on new Melbourne executive to support growth
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Ryan Clements strengthens Tecala's Melbourne force, bolstering their surge in cloud and ICT services amidst expansion.
UCaaS provider makes a play in the ANZ marketplace
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Access4, the UCaaS provider, is entering the Australian market and will only sell its solution through channel partners.
Subscription economy driving significant shift for Aussie businesses
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Consumer preferences are changing, driving a significant shift for Australian businesses, according to a survey by Zuora.
Preparing for cyber crime crucial for businesses of today
Wed, 25th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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secureworks
Forward planning is crucial in combating cyber crime, says Liam Rowland, head of incident response and forensics at Dell SecureWorks.
Poor customer service costing Aussie businesses $11 billion a year
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Aussie firms lose £11bn annually from shoddy service, with customer patience on the brink, NewVoiceMedia research reveals.
Quality Connex wins exclusive ANZ distribution rights for Vocalcom
Wed, 25th May 2016
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ddos
Quality Connex, a cloud software company based in Sydney, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Vocalcom.
Empired's ECM service gains traction in NZ market
Wed, 25th May 2016
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ecm
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martech
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government
The company says it estimates the market opportunity within the New Zealand government market alone is approximately 45,000 users.
Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
Infratil captures a significant share in Canberra Data Centres, investing A$392m to bolster its tech infrastructure foothold.
Big data drives uptake of analytics solutions in the enterprise
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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network infrastructure
The advent of big data has led to the development of enterprise applications and increased demand for advanced analytics, according to Technavio research.
Opportunities still exist for PC vendors, despite struggling market
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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gaming
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iot
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digital entertainment
Despite a slump in PC sales, Gartner highlights profitable niches for vendors in ultramobile and gaming sectors.