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.
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Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
Fortinet launches first Secure SD-WAN for operational technology environments
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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network management
FortiGate Rugged 60F and FortiGate Rugged 60F include built-in LTE next-generation firewalls and are built for non-environmentally controlled sites.
Lenovo launches new data management solutions
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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storage
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bi
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big data
Lenovo Data Center Group (DCG) releases new data management solutions, allowing businesses to harness data securely and efficiently.
Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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ai
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borsetta
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avast
The new collaboration’s purpose is to advance and develop technologies that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralised AI.
Sydney looks to become quantum hub for Australia
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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quantum computing
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sydney
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partners
Sydney Quantum Academy aims to establish Sydney as a global hub for quantum technology, creating high-tech jobs and attracting investment.
Alibaba Cloud extends hybrid cloud offerings, aids with digital transformation
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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wfh
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multi-cloud
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud updates hybrid cloud strategy to drive enterprise adoption. New product offerings and partner program introduced.
Kiwi software company paves the way for mainstream decentralisation
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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blockchain
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development
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decentralisation
Sylo, the software development company, has launched Oya, which has been described as ‘the beginning of mainstream decentralisation’.
Organisations continue to get hit hard by cyber attacks
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
A quarter of global organisations hit by seven or more cyber attacks in the last year, according to a Trend Micro survey.
Infosys commits to bringing online learning to all learners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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e-learning
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dei
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neuro-diversity
According to a new announcement, the company has stated it is ‘focused on improving digital accessible learning experiences for people with disabilities’.
Epsilon brings multi-cloud networking to enterprises with Aviatrix
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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multi-cloud
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epsilon
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aviatrix
Epsilon has partnered with Aviatrix to offer advanced multi-cloud networking for enterprises, delivering automation, control, and operational visibility.
Ivanti looks to a brighter future with MobileIron and Pulse Secure acquisitions
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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malware
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nac
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cybersecurity
Ivanti acquires MobileIron and Pulse Secure to provide intelligent and secure experiences across all devices in the 'everywhere enterprise'.
The Access Group acquires Abintegro, extends support for academic institutions
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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payroll systems
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edutech
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hcm
The Access Group has acquired Abintegro Limited, a privately-owned, known for its career development and digital learning technologies.
Hostopia Australia and Equinix collaboration more than a 'simple data centre agreement'
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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colocation
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hybrid cloud
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data centre operators
Hostopia Australia has partnered with Equinix to launch a new private and hybrid cloud offering, integrating its data centers into Equinix's IBX facilities.
Kount and Snowflake partner to empower businesses with customer insights
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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bi
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big data
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martech
Kount and Snowflake have partnered to offer actionable customer insights for eCommerce through the Snowflake Data Marketplace.
Cyber Security Cloud launches WafCharm on Microsoft Azure
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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microsoft
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ml
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ai
Cyber Security Cloud has launched WafCharm on Microsoft Azure, offering businesses easier implementation of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
Equinix accelerates new data centre development with US$144m investment
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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colocation
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multi-cloud
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data centre operators
Equinix invests $144m in new data center in Singapore named SG5, meeting the increasing demand for cloud connectivity.
Nordic Semiconductor completes Imagination Technologies acquisition
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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cloud services
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m&a
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wifi
Nordic Semiconductor acquires Imagination Technologies' Ensigma Wi-Fi development team and associated IP tech assets. Nordic plans to expand into Wi-Fi.
Accenture acquires Olikka, looks to become leading AWS and Azure cloud provider
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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microsoft
The acquisition extends Accenture’s AWS and Microsoft Azure capabilities, as well as its broader cloud capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.
Visual development tools present real opportunity for ANZ businesses
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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application security
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devops
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app development
Nearly one-quarter of businesses in Australia and New Zealand plan to adopt visual development tools in the next 18 months, according to a study by IDC.
Businesses can save on the hefty cost of a security breach if they're honest
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
SMBs and enterprises that disclose breaches proactively tend to experience 40% less financial damage, according to new research from Kaspersky.
Splunk signs agreement to acquire NPM company Flowmill
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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app development
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siem
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apm
Splunk to acquire Flowmill, a network performance monitoring company, as part of its mission to offer a comprehensive Observability Suite.
What will our workplaces look like in the near future?
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
A new survey from collaboration technology provider Barco looks into remote working and how it has changed and developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CyberArk launches Forescout and Phosphorus integration to aid with IoT security
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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iot
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iot security
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forescout technologies
CyberArk has partnered with Forescout and Phosphorus to secure IoT devices and technologies used by organisations.
Ivanti extends ESM automation capabilities with latest additions
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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itsm
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ivanti
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automation
Ivanti has made additions to its Enterprise Service Management (ESM) portfolio, with greater automation capabilities between service management and SecOps.