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 315
Rural NZers to benefit from Wireless Nation's latest deal
Mon, 4th May 2015
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Wireless Nation has signed an agreement with ASB to provide the bank's rural customers and staff with targeted plans and solutions.
3 cool vendors making tracks in the smart home space
Mon, 4th May 2015
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smart cities
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smart home
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analyst report
Revolutionising your nest: 3 pioneering vendors innovating in the thriving smart home trend, set to shape our domestic futures.
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
GoPro and Kolor to take virtual reality to new heights
Fri, 1st May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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photography
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GoPro acquires Kolor, a specialist in virtual reality and spherical media solutions, to enhance immersive viewing experiences.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Skype for Business is Microsoft's answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
Facebook launches video calling for Messenger
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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messenger
Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
Trio to take on SMB comms market
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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ShoreTel, Ingram Micro and HP have teamed up to bring unified communications offerings to small to medium businesses (SMBs).
Cisco gears up to launch new partner program
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Cisco's new Software Partner Program is part of its plan to create an ecosystem of partners to capture IoT and cloud opportunities.
Kaspersky launches security solution for small businesses
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has released its latest edition of Kaspersky Small Office Security - a security solution designed for and targeted toward small businesses.
Retail sector vulnerable to threats, Intel Security seeks solution
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
In order to provide better retail kiosk security options, Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems.
Panasonic brings HD communications system to the enterprise
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific has added two new models to its High Definition Visual Communications System.
IBM takes its security intelligence tech to the cloud
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM is moving its Security Intelligence technology, IBM Qradar, to the cloud, to help companies fight cyberattacks.
Problem solving in a modern world
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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core education
Core Education is hosting an event this June for educators who are focused on how to create a learning experience that suits the modern world.
Interactive Intelligence launches cloud services for Kiwi enterprises
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Interactive Intelligence has made its PureCloud Collaborate and PureCloud Communicate cloud services available for ANZ customers with AWS.
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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microsoft
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financial results
Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
HP joins Shoretel's Innovation Network
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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contact centre
ShoreTel announces HP as new member of its Innovation Network, enabling compatibility between HP routers and switches with ShoreTel's solutions.
DC Super Hero Girls universe, coming to you this year
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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warner bros
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content creation
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creative technologies
Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment is launching DC Super Hero Girls, a new superhero universe targeted to young girls between the ages of 6-12.
Westpac takes out top spot in Online Banking Awards
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Westpac has won the Canstar Online Banking Award for the first time, recognising its success in online banking in New Zealand.
Panasonic's UC solution wins product of the year
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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uc
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panasonic
Panasonic's KX-NS700 hailed as 2015's top UC product by TMC, offering SMBs advanced telecoms with easy scalability and integration.
Lifting the veil on the fears and focuses of the CEO
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
In 2015 and 2016 business growth remains a top priority for CEOs, and technology is seen as a primary tool to achieve this growth.