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 345
Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
Tue, 5th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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bright sparks
Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.
The role of the chief data officer in today's enterprise
Tue, 5th May 2015
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chief data officer
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banking
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retail
Enterprises recognise the key to growth lies in data, with the Chief Data Officer now pivotal in driving business value through analytics.
Young Kiwi snapped up for Microsoft APAC role
Tue, 5th May 2015
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microsoft
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jobs
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qualifications
Marianne Ma, a 25 year old Microsoft New Zealand employee, has taken on the leadership role of Microsoft APAC business manager.
Computer Science and Information Systems among top subjects in the world
Mon, 4th May 2015
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edutech
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university of waikato
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languages
The University of Waikato has announced ten of its subjects have been recognised as some of the best in the world.
Rural NZers to benefit from Wireless Nation's latest deal
Mon, 4th May 2015
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spacetech
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wireless nation
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satellite
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.
Virtual reality supermarket designed by Kiwi researchers
Mon, 4th May 2015
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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auckland university
A three-dimensional virtual supermarket software tool has been designed by a member of the University of Auckland's Institute for Health Innovation.
Ruckus Wireless reports disappointing revenue for Q1
Fri, 1st May 2015
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network infrastructure
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fintech
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wireless networks
In the first quarter of 2015 Ruckus Wireless had a reported revenue of $82.1 million, which is an increase from the first quarter of 2014.
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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vmob
VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 software development kits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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software development
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has revealed new features in Windows 10 and unveiled a set of software development kits to help developers create apps for the platform.
Partnership signed to target high-growth Kiwi businesses
Fri, 1st May 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Bulletproof and Cloud House have partnered up to deliver cloud services to Kiwi high-growth entrepreneurial businesses.
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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ar
GoPro acquires Kolor, a specialist in virtual reality and spherical media solutions, to enhance immersive viewing experiences.
The next phase of digital technologies is here
Fri, 1st May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google glass
Touch, gesture and away-from-the-screen features are the future of digital technologies, says Professor Mark Apperley.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
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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uc
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facebook
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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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uc
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hp
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smb
ShoreTel, Ingram Micro and HP have teamed up to bring unified communications offerings to small to medium businesses (SMBs).
Scholastic sells off EdTech business
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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sales
Scholastic Corporation has sold its Educational Technology and Services (EdTech) business to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company for $575 million.
Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edutech
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schools
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ministry of education
Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.
Kiwis, get on board: EdTech market explodes
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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grow wellington
EdTech for Export is hosting an eT4e conference this June in Wellington, with the aim of encouraging industry collaboration and networking.
Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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market
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.