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 52
Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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mfa
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fintech
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application security
Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.
Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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uc
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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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.
Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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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.
NextWave & Diffblue join forces to transform testing in finance
Fri, 16th May 2025
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uc
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devops
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financial systems
NextWave Consulting and Diffblue team up to revolutionise software testing for financial firms, tackling delays and boosting test coverage with AI technology.
Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
Fri, 16th May 2025
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cloud security
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ai 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.
Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data
Fri, 16th May 2025
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saas
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soc
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risk & compliance
Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.
Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content
Fri, 16th May 2025
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edutech
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financial systems
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education, learning & training
A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.
Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
Fri, 16th May 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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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.
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.
Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.
Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitisation
Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
Fri, 16th May 2025
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supply chain
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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.
Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America
Fri, 16th May 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Dext launches Vault and Dext Self-Employed in North America, using AI to streamline document management and bookkeeping for accountants and small businesses.
Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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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.
Radix & Missouri university use AI to boost campus facilities
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Radix and the University of Missouri team up to use AI for cutting energy costs and boosting resilience in campus facilities management.
monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation
Fri, 16th May 2025
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saas
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cx
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martech
monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
Fri, 16th May 2025
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edutech
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robots
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smart robot
Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.