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 29
AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.
Synopsys expands generative AI to boost chip design workflows
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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semiconductors
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rpa
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genai
Synopsys expands generative AI tools to accelerate semiconductor chip design, enhancing productivity and cutting development times for engineering teams.
Virtualised grid protection proves effective in UK energy sector
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
National Grid and GE Vernova's trial of LF Energy SEAPATH shows virtualised protection can lower costs and boost efficiency in the UK's power grid.
Shingda Group boosts efficiency with Zyxel cloud network solution
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Singapore's Shingda Group boosts network management efficiency by 60% and speeds up troubleshooting by 70% using Zyxel's Nebula cloud platform.
FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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capital
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it services
FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
Chief Trust Officer role rises as tech firms prioritise trust
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Tech and B2B firms are appointing Chief Trust Officers to boost security, privacy, and trust amid rising client and regulator concerns, says Forrester.
AI company registrations in UK surge 1,321% since ChatGPT launch
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Registrations of UK tech firms with 'AI' in their name have soared 1,321% since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, signalling rapid growth in the AI sector.
Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada’s booming MSP market.
CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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uc
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google
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collaboration
CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.
Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.
Veeam launches secure, hardware-agnostic appliance for fast data protection
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam unveils its first pre-configured, hardware-agnostic software appliance for fast, secure data protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ai
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skillsoft
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skills shortage
Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
Deel launches global business visa service to ease HR challenges
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.
Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.
AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs up to 57.6 kW to meet rising AI data centre power demands across EMEA, North America and beyond.
Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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saas
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ai
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microsoft
Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.
Airline fraud drops globally as major geographies see steady decline
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Airline fraud attempts have fallen 30% globally in H1 2025, with Europe seeing a record 50% drop, marking a major shift in fraud patterns.