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 293
Dimension Data named 'challenger' in Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Dimension Data positioned as challenger in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for cloud-enabled managed hosting in Asia Pacific region.
The only iPad Pro review you'll ever need*
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Apple infatuation meets tech critique in an honest, in-depth iPad Pro review - will the device soar or are commitments at risk?.
Schools in a state of transition, educators struggle to keep up
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.
Inventor aims to bring Christmas ornaments into 21st century
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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digital signage
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displays
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Inspired to bring Christmas tree decorations into the modern world, Barton Listick has invented Jolly, the world's first smart connected ornament.
DDoS suspicions run rampant in enterprise space
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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A number of companies have accused their competitors of staging Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against them, according to new research.
Managed services bring benefits to business
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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productivity
Simplified information technology management is the primary benefit of using managed services, according to a new survey from JDL Technologies.
Auckland BI firm partners with Profisee to provide better data management
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Mettle Consulting has secured the rights to Profisee's Master Data Maestro suite, and is the first New Zealand consultancy to do so.
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.
The digital economy is here: What it means for the enterprise
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Digital solutions are essential for organisations to succeed in the digital economy, says software company Axway.
Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the 'cyber security tick'?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
Wearables for Good challenge celebrates life-changing technology
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.
NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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government
NZ launches a new Cyber Security Strategy, investing NZD $2 billion to enhance online safety and resilience, aiming to tackle rising cybercrime threats.
Disaster recovery transformed by the cloud, more beneficial than ever before
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Cloud technology has transformed backup and disaster recovery, providing flexibility, reliability, and faster speeds, says Acronis.
Ricoh Australia uses new office to showcase collaboration technologies
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Ricoh Australia has set up its new head office in North Ryde using its own workplace technology to create a new, activity-based working environment.
Predictive analytics: Underrated and underutilised
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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martech
Predictive analytics, a game changer in business, remains underexploited, even as it offers solutions for risk, marketing, and pricing.
University of Waikato cyber security ninja recognised on global stage
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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awards
Dr Ryan Ko, from the University of Waikato, has been recognised at an international level for his work in the world of cyber security.
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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moocs
Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.
VMob's data analytics now available on Microsoft's Power BI
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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planning
VMob's data and business intelligence are now accessible through Microsoft Power BI, offering a single view of critical business data.
Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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edutech
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supply chain
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education, learning & training
Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.
Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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ncea
University of Auckland includes computing subjects for the first time, recognising their importance in digital world.