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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 295

Health tech yes so cool and stuff

Scientists create wireless device to 'switch-off' pain

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Scientists are developing flexible implants that can block pain signals in the body before they reach the brain.
Down and out

Cyber security could come to affect your credit rating

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
When it comes to credit analysis, eventually cyber threats will be seen in a similar vein as other extraordinary event risks, such as natural disaster.
Business upgrade

Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.
Collaboration concept

Collaboration key to creating innovation hubs in Auckland

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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partners
Collaboration key to fostering innovation in New Zealand, says research by Dr Rebecca Gill. #innovation #collaboration.
Digital life

How much do you value your digital life?

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
Data loss has taken on a whole new meaning as people entirely store prized possessions such as photos, music and personal documents in digital formats.
Business expansion

NetComm Wireless establishes itself in the US

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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uc
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netcomm
NetComm Wireless has made a significant step forward in its global expansion plans and is further establishing itself in the United States.
Future stuff blah

SugarCRM caters to Aussie enterprises with new data centre

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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martech
SugarCRM has opened its first data centre in Sydney, with the intent to provide local customers with improved efficiencies and security.
Malala

Film review: He Named Me Malala

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The film tells the story of the teenage girl who became a voice for a suppressed nation and underrepresented minorities within. No big deal.
Business intelligence ipskori

Business Intelligence tools becoming more sought after

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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planning
Business Intelligence solutions are becoming more sought after as enterprises recognise how actionable insights can boost business.
Strategy

Acquisitions a key strategic move for Aussie companies

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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In Australia, more companies are looking to strengthen their market position through mergers and acquisitions, according to UXC Eclipse.
Trouble ahead thinkstock says

DDoS attacks target IT, telecoms and finance companies

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks are increasing, with one in four IT, telco and financial firms experiencing one in the last year alone, says Kaspersky Lab.
Communications

Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
Macquarie Telecom has deployed MapR, the big data platform, and says the move is bringing performance and security benefits to the Australian govt.
Business intelligence

Birst emerging leader in business intelligence space

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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martech
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planning
Birst shines at Enterprise Innovation Awards, clinching the leading spot in Big Data and Analytics, advancing BI solutions in Asia.
Tech predictions

Security, big data, smart machines to shape tech sector in 2016

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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iot
It's a given that technology will be ubiquitous in every aspect of business, but how it will be used and the impact it will have is up for discussion.
The warehouse

So The Warehouse is doing mobile plans now?

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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mobile plan
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse has officially launched its new mobile brand in stores around the country, with low prices highlighted as a key differentiating factor.
Business partnership

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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microsoft
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft have deepened their partnership on Windows 10 with new Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings.
Advancement concept

5G research project spurred on by newest member

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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5g & beyond
As the newest addition to the project, Anite will contribute air-interface and channel emulation expertise to the research project alongside Huawei.
Keyhole

Alcatel-Lucent researchers complete optical network breakthrough

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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5g & beyond
Breakthrough prototype technology from Bell Labs will increase optical network capacities by more than tenfold, according to a recent report.
Innovation

Zendesk invests in Melbourne as tech hub

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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partnerships
Zendesk has entered into a partnership with the Victoria Government in Australia in a bid to encourage the region's burgeoning technology industry.
Teamwork concept

Wellington school embraces Innovative Learning Environments

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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education, learning & training
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virtual classroom
In a bid to bring their school into the 21st century, Wellington Girls' College introduced innovative learning environments (ILEs).