About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, 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 32
Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.
Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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collaboration
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bi
Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.
Salesforce unveils fully autonomous AI customer service agent
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Salesforce launches Einstein Service Agent, its first fully autonomous AI customer service agent, promising faster, precise resolutions and seamless human handovers.
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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microsoft
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Westcon-Comstor partners with AppViewX to boost quantum security
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor and AppViewX have partnered to boost quantum security across the UK, Benelux, and DACH markets, focusing on enhanced crypto-agility and PKIaaS.
Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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insurance
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modernisation
Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.
Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cleantech
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sustainability
AUSCERT, UQ, and IDCARE team up under an Australian Government contract to bolster cyber security support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji through the Cyber and Critical Tech Co-operation Program.
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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crowdfunding
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asx
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ecommerce
Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.
Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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google
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acxiom
Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.
CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.
CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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microsoft
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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fleet management
NTT DATA unveils its Edge AI platform, revolutionising IT/OT convergence by enabling real-time insights and decisions directly at the edge. Projected market: USD $232 billion by 2024.
DapuStor & Pliops unveil superior KVrocks storage solution
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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storage
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cx
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martech
DapuStor collaborates with Pliops to enhance KVrocks, offering a high-performance alternative to RocksDB, doubling performance and cutting latency.
IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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devops
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dei
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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women in technology
MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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australian government
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.