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Catherine Knowles
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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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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.
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Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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network security
Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
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Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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risk & compliance
Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.
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NextWave & Diffblue join forces to transform testing in finance

Fri, 16th May 2025
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NextWave Consulting and Diffblue team up to revolutionise software testing for financial firms, tackling delays and boosting test coverage with AI technology.
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Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards

Fri, 16th May 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
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Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.
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Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content

Fri, 16th May 2025
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A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.
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Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs

Fri, 16th May 2025
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network infrastructure
Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres

Fri, 16th May 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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open source
Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.
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Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.
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Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
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Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets

Fri, 16th May 2025
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fleet management
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software
Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.
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Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Dext launches Vault and Dext Self-Employed in North America, using AI to streamline document management and bookkeeping for accountants and small businesses.
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Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining

Fri, 16th May 2025
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data privacy
Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.
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Radix & Missouri university use AI to boost campus facilities

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Radix and the University of Missouri team up to use AI for cutting energy costs and boosting resilience in campus facilities management.
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monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation

Fri, 16th May 2025
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monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.
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Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.