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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 299

Data centre so classic

Intralinks and HP bring new data centre to Australian customers

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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Intralinks has teamed up with HP to offer its solutions at a new data centre in Australia, with the hopes of addressing data sovereignty concerns.
Education tech

Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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education, learning & training
Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.
Pile of locks

Don't become Ashley Madison, secure your data

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisation that holds data (otherwise known as every company on the planet) should look very seriously at their data holdings.
Digital illustration business office employees computer shield cyber protection data flow

Are you prepared for today's sophisticated cyber threats?

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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With the threat landscape has fundamentally changing, it's more important than ever for businesses to educate their employees.
5g image

5G to be a massive business enabler, if regulators allow it

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G's potential as a business game-changer hinges on regulator decisions, with calls to secure vital frequencies.
Secure apps

IBM: Securing third party apps in the enterprise

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apps
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IBM has upped its cloud security game with a new solution that helps make 'bring your own' cloud apps safe for work.
Enterprise security alliance

Check Point and AirWatch partner up to tackle enterprise mobility threats

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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data protection
Check Point and AirWatch unite to boost security for enterprise mobile devices, launching an innovative solution targeting escalating cyber threats.
Data officer person dude

Meet the newest member of the IT team: the chief data officer

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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planning
IT departments will soon add a chief data officers (CDO) to the team in order to remain successful as competition heats up.
Investment please

Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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government
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broadband
Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.
Forward thinking idea

CENZ aims to help Kiwi educators get on top of tech

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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collaboration
Beginning on 28 September, CENZ15 has been designed to help educators broaden their approach to professional learning.
Business confidence

Why SMEs shouldn't listen to business confidence surveys

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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planning
While business confidence surveys may seem beneficial for businesses, they actually can do more harm than good.
Women vs men

Managerial roles snapped up by men while women fall by the wayside

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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planning
In New Zealand and abroad there are far more men in managerial positions than women, and this number is growing.
Cio pensive

CIOs should stay focused on IT projects: Here's why

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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planning
In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn't a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?.
Business success etc

BYOD and UC&C adoption shows no sign of slowing down

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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byod
In recent years, BYOD has blossomed in the consumer space and proceeded to move steadfastly into professional settings, disrupting the traditional wor.
Sharing ideas

Cloud Security Alliance establishes threat sharing scheme

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cloud security alliance
Collaboration between vendors and businesses is a crucial part of ensuring attack reports are up-to-the-minute and provide specific info about threats.
Customers having a gr9 time

Microsoft's answer to the changing nature of customer relationships

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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microsoft
As the most comprehensive upgrade Dynamics CRM has seen, 2016 will include updates to enable greater intelligence, mobility, service and productivity.
Cogs and such

Intel joins Verizon to accelerate 5G innovations

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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5g & beyond
Intel has committed to aiding in the advancement of 5G technologies, in becoming a core industry partner of the Verizon 5G Technology Forum.
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The lessons for partners from Microsoft's Partner Connect event

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft azure
The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Connect event in Auckland told partners they should waste no time capitalising on opportunities presented.
On the rise

Containerised applications on the rise, security concerns high

Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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risk & compliance
The majority (86%) of IT decision makers say they either already are using containers in some form or plan to deploy them within one year.
Data encryption

Encryption: The answer to the enterprise mobility problem

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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encryption
Mobility brings opportunities to businesses, enabling employees to work and collaborate from anywhere in the world, but it also brings up new threats.