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.
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Firgun Ventures launches with $70m for quantum tech innovation
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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google
Firgun Ventures launches with $70m fund to back early-stage quantum tech firms, aiming to scale innovations in computing, sensing and cryptography globally.
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot
UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
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digital transformation
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martech
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open source
UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.
Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.
Intuit & SISS launch Open Banking data feeds for QuickBooks
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
Intuit Australia partners with SISS to launch Open Banking feeds for QuickBooks, enhancing real-time banking integration under CDR with major banks live.
UK shoppers trust AI agents as much as luxury websites for advice
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cx
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martech
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ai
UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.
Revolut hits $75 billion valuation in employee share sale
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fintech
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ai
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nvidia
Revolut’s employee share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, with revenue up 72% to $4 billion and expansion into Mexico, Colombia, and India.
AI Singapore & Alibaba unveil regional model for 1,200 languages
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llms
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI Singapore and Alibaba launch Qwen-SEA-LION-v4, a large language model supporting 1,200 Southeast Asian languages to boost regional AI inclusivity.
‘The AI hype has value’: SAP’s Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
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saas
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digital transformation
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hcm
SAP’s Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.
SAP and DalRae: Why standardisation isn't an enemy of innovation but an enabler
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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llms
SAP’s adaptive AI architecture and clean core focus are driving flexible digital transformation in public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand.
GNX+ update streamlines global internet service management
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
GNX has updated its GNX+ platform, offering enterprises a streamlined, single-screen solution to manage global internet services across 190+ countries.
Cloudera enhances data access, automation & governance for AI
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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data fabric
Cloudera's new platform update integrates AI automation and unified governance to enhance data access and support hybrid, multi-cloud enterprise environments.
Trixie partners with 3P Logistics to boost UK market growth
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supply chain
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customer service
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uk expansion
Trixie Pet Products partners with 3P Logistics for UK fulfilment to boost growth, reduce costs and enhance delivery across all sales channels.
Visa completes first UK cVRP for bills with A2A payment model
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fintech
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa has completed the UK's first commercial variable recurring payment using its A2A account-to-account solution with Kroo, Tink, and Utilita.
AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.
AI, unstructured data & risk-driven security to shape 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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llms
Enterprises in 2026 must master unstructured data and adopt risk-driven cybersecurity to gain an edge amid AI-driven digital transformation and rising threats.
Solid Sands acquires Plum Hall suites to boost testing portfolio
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devops
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apm
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software development
Solid Sands has acquired Plum Hall's test suites to broaden its compiler testing offerings and enhance support amid evolving programming standards.
Luware unveils AI-powered Nimbus Companion for Teams support
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uc
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rpa
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ai
Luware launches Nimbus Companion, an AI orchestration tool within Microsoft Teams that supports human agents during complex customer interactions.
TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific
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ai
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healthtech
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knowledge management
Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.