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 296
True innovation lies in the power of many
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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uc
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collaboration
In the digital age, strategic partnerships are far superior to internal research and development (R&D) or acquisitions, according to new research.
Dramatic shift taking place in enterprise technology space
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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Fujitsu predicts that enterprise technology will become more human-centric by 2025 with the blending of personal and enterprise applications and data.
New wireless system encourages classroom collaboration
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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edutech
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uc
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wireless networks
With ClassFlow Connect, the entire class can simultaneously interact or view and share resources from any mobile device.
Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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mobility
Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.
Sierra Wireless launches new, rugged, LTE gateway
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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iot
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iiot
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lte
he RV50 provides mission-critical LTE communication and remote monitoring for industrial IoT application, including utilities and infrastructure.
Intelligent data can save you money: Find out how
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Using data intelligently can transform businesses - for one, corporate spend data can become actionable insights that helps a business save money.
Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand's STRATUS research group is hosting an event to showcase cloud security tools and techniques for businesses.
Moodle begins new phase of development
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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edutech
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open source
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management
Moodle has released version three of its open source learning platform, and says this represents a new phase of development for the company.
Gamification in schools on the rise
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.
IT infrastructure at the core of biggest new tech trends
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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hybrid & remote work
According to CenturyLink, IT infrastructure will play a growing role in how businesses overcome challenges, and more infrastructure will be outsourced.
More Kiwi schools turn to N4L's Managed Network
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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n4l
John Hanna, N4L CEO, says he credits the survey's positive responses to the company's school-centric approach, and proactive approach to support.
Huawei completes SDN industry first
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Huawei has completed the industry's first multi-vendor Wireless Transport SDN Proof of Concept (PoC) with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF).
5G investments high, despite lack of standardisation
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G R&D and trial investments will account for nearly $5 billion by 2020, following a CAGR of nearly 40%, according to new research.
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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texting
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parental control
A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.
University of Auckland starts rolling out online courses
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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e-learning
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auckland university
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cameras
The University of Auckland is investing in elearning options, beginning by making it's most popular undergraduate course available as an online class.
Ruckus Wireless completes industry first
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Ruckus Wireless ships first virtual data plane for Wi-Fi, separate data and control traffic for optimised networks.
MOTAT launches new, interactive exhibition
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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education, learning & training
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digital music
MOTAT unveils 'Sounds Amazing', a vibrant exhibition diving into the science of sound, with fun, interactive learning on display.
New, collaborative ICT conference comes to Wellington
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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uc
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collaboration
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exporting
Next July a major ICT conference will take place in Wellington. Known as ITx, the event will bring together 12 tech-related conferences and bodies.
New WiFi standard faces growing challenges
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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semiconductors
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iot
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wireless networks
A new WiFi standard is facing a difficult path to adoption in the already crowded Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space.
Mobile advertising analytics company opens Sydney office
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Marchex has expanded its Australian presence with a new office in Sydney, and has extended its technology facilities to support growing demand.