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About Catherine

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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 1

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Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills
Yesterday
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edutech
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it training
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digital transformation
Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.
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Servers Australia partners with NetApp for sovereign cloud
Yesterday
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storage
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digital transformation
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hpc
Servers Australia has partnered with NetApp to enhance its sovereign cloud services, targeting the rising demand for secure, high-performance IT solutions in Australia.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Yesterday
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document management
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ecm
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law
The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
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LoftLabs launches vNode for enhanced Kubernetes isolation
Yesterday
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
LoftLabs has launched vNode, a virtual container runtime that boosts node-level isolation in Kubernetes, offering enhanced security without extra hardware.
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Spirent unveils cutting-edge Ethernet solutions at OFC 2025
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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ethernet
Spirent Communications will unveil cutting-edge Ethernet validation solutions at OFC 2025, including 400G, 800G, and 1.6T technologies, to meet AI-driven demands.
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Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025
Yesterday
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Kaspersky has been named the inaugural Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025, enhancing its role in the global tech landscape.
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AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
Yesterday
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crm
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paas
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digital transformation
Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
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Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
Yesterday
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.
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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Yesterday
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government
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atlassian
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development
The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Yesterday
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malware
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edutech
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Pharmx portal launch reduces supply chain time to one day
Yesterday
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food
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pfizer
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pharmaceuticals
Pharmx has launched a new supplier portal designed to cut supply chain integration from twelve weeks to just one day, benefiting over 7,000 Australian pharmacies.
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New Relic unveils eAPM to boost Kubernetes observability
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
New Relic has launched eAPM, a feature to enhance IT team efficiency and boost application uptime through automated monitoring of Kubernetes applications.
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ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
Yesterday
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data protection
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api
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cybersecurity
ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
Yesterday
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siem
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it automation
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ai
Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
Yesterday
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Yesterday
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.
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Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus
Yesterday
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uc
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partner programmes
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ai
Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.
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Erqos & DashIO partner to advance IIoT connectivity
Yesterday
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smartphones
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software development
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bluetooth
Erqos Technologies and DashIO have formed a partnership to enhance Industrial Internet of Things automation, integrating EQSP32 MicroPLC with DashIO's user interface.
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Kinetic IT recognised in Australia's top managed awards
Yesterday
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deloitte
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it services
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itsm
Kinetic IT has secured its place among Australia’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year, lauded for excellence in innovation and growth.
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2025 report reveals decline in technology breach rates
Last week
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ransomware
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mfa
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breach prevention
The 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report reveals a significant dip in technology sector breaches to 46.75%, highlighting a shift in cyber-attack patterns.