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 373
Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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apps
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ios
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apple
BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.
Online education to be focus of Amsterdam summit
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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online assessment
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retail
This October 22-24 the Maple T.A. User Summit in Amsterdam will take place, and online education will be centre stage.
Businesses urged to make the most of IT
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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supply chain
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productivity
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inventory management systems
IT is becoming an increasingly important part of organisations, but many may not be making the most of it, says Simon Wickham, The Trusts CEO.
Why is music like a drug for athletes?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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digital music
The connection between music and exercise goes back hundreds of years, and new technology makes working out with your exercise playlists easier than ever.
The Grid: The first AI website developer
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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ai
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cloud services
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websites
A pre-order campaign has been launched for The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quality websites quickly and efficiently.
IRD announces lucrative new partnership
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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ird
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accenture
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partners
The New Zealand Inland Revenue Department is set to complete the first stage of a complete overhaul of operations, and it has chosen Accenture as its.
Tightening the grip on governmental security
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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government
GSMA and Secure Identity Alliance have released a report that focuses on the importance of mobile identity for governments.
NZ councils more connected now than ever before
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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promapp
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council
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mapp
NZ councils unlock a shared online library, enhancing connectivity and the sharing of tried-and-tested processes across the nation.
Beacon-Mania is taking over
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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vmob
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beacon
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retail
Beacon is a stand-alone radio transmitter that provides personalised advertisements and changes the way people shop.
Are wearables the way of the future?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Samsung debuts Gear S, a cutting-edge wearable smartphone with 3G, enhancing connectivity on the go. Set to transform user experience.
Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Oculus have joint forces to create the Gear VR, which brings virtual reality to the everyday consumer.
ROCPAC continues to expand portfolio
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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led lights
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rocpac
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industrial
ROCPAC unveils 'VIVO' - a new high-efficiency LED brand, promising superior quality at competitive prices, bolstered by robust warranties.
Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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apps
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software
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tablets
Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.
When are breasts a bad thing?
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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x
Navigating the tightrope of nudity on social media: what's art and what's too much? Each platform draws its own line, impacting expression.
Vodafone NZ to exclusively sell new Sony Xperia E3 smartphone
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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uc
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sony
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technology gifts
Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.
NZ's best digital designers announced
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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martech
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apps
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awards
NZ celebrates digital creativity as KiwiBank's Home Hunter app wins the top prize at the Best Design Awards for making property search easy.
Lawyers, WhaleOil and the changing media world
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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blogging
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dirty politics
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court case
Cameron Slater's victory in court redefines journalism, provoking debate on press freedom and the evolving media landscape in New Zealand.
Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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apps
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apple
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labour party
Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
Standing desks: Embrace your inner dork
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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microsoft
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productivity
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microsoft office
A father-son entrepreneurial team based in New South Wales have come up with a solution: ZestDesk, the world's first portable adjustable standing desk.
Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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3d printing
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.