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 300
Logitech enables collaboration with video conferencing solutions
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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A key player in the video conferencing space is Logitech. The vendor has a line of video conferencing solutions designed to aid collaboration.
Microsoft Office 2016 is here. What's new and what's coming soon?
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Microsoft Office 2016 update focuses on collaboration, mobility and productivity, transforming Office into a connected set of apps and services.
Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Kiwi SMEs urged by expert to boost marketing, strengthen networks and revamp hiring strategies in anticipation of economic downturns.
Brocade looks to dominate open source SDN market
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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Brocade announces new releases to shake up the open source software-defined networking space, offering interoperability and choice for customers.
APIs bring benefits to ANZ businesses, study finds
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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API adoption in Australia and New Zealand is increasing, bringing mobile app benefits, customer satisfaction and revenue.
Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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As AI looms, a new report urges Kiwi businesses and individuals to prep for a future where machines may outthink humans.
Proliferation of smart devices continues
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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Smart devices are no longer limited to mobile phones, bracelets and home appliances. Now, there are devices to take care of all our basic necessities.
The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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physical security
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data privacy
New research reveals that millennials in New Zealand are the most at risk of online threats. #millennials #onlinesecurity.
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.
Finnish company builds app for your sales guys
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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Liid, a Nordic company based in Finland, has created a mobile application that functions as an activity tracker for sales professionals.
LogicNow brings machine learning and data analytics to MSPs
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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data science
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LogicNow enhances IT service management platform with LogicCards, providing data analytics and machine learning to MSPs.
SMEs choosing cyber security over customer convenience
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Nearly all small business owners recognising the growing importance of cyber security, with the vast majority prioritising security over customers.
Could we have 5G as soon as next year?
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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5g & beyond
Verizon has announced its 'aggressive' roadmap for fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless technology, beginning by launching field trials next year.
NZRB undergoes business transformation with Spark Digital
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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flexible work
New Zealand Racing Board has signed a five-year deal with Spark Digital to redesign its IT infrastructure and change how it delivers internet services.
Scammers pose as Microsoft, target New Zealanders
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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There has been a significant increase in reports of scammers trying to defraud people by claiming to be calling from Microsoft.
Vonage named UC visionary by Gartner
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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analyst report
Gartner has recognised Vonage for its completeness of vision and ability to execute in naming the company as a Visionary in the 2015 Magic Quadrant.
World's first Intelligent Gateway sets out to simplify IoT deployments
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
NetComm Wireless and Arrow Electronics simplify IoT deployments worldwide with the market's first Intelligent Gateway.
Backup your data and save your business
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Backing up data can not only save money for an organisation, but reputation and potentially the business, according to Acronis.
The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, blazing hot or lukewarm?
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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film review
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reviews
The Scorch Trials sees our protagonist leading his pack of youths through a desert filled with flesh-eating zombies and an occasional lightning storm.
OpenText responds to the big data problem
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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planning
OpenText has released a new solution that enables businesses to access, explore and analyse big data, providing a view on customers or operations.