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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 70
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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hcm
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breach prevention
A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.
Oracle launches new AI tools to boost sales productivity
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Oracle has unveiled new AI agents within its Fusion Cloud Sales to enhance customer engagement and boost sales team productivity.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
Adyen unveils AI tool to optimise payments & cut costs
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Adyen has introduced Adyen Uplift, an AI-powered tool aimed at optimising payment management and enhancing conversion rates for businesses.
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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wearables
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smart glasses
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meta
Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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application security
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breach prevention
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ai security
Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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saas
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data protection
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investment
Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.
Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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cybersecurity
Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.
Edge AI market to hit USD $71 billion by 2034, report says
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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iot
The global Edge AI market is set to soar to USD $71.1 billion by 2034, fuelled by advances in IoT, 5G, and a demand for energy-efficient technologies.
Fivetran sees 40% growth in AWS Marketplace demand
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Fivetran has achieved a 40% rise in year-on-year growth in the AWS Marketplace, driven by soaring demand for AI and analytics solutions.
Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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fintech
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tencent
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airwallex
Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.
AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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phishing
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email security
As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.
Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.
Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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physical security
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woolworths
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auror
Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.
Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.