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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.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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commvault
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cyber attacks
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incident response
A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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ai
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education, learning & training
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online tools
The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.
IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ifs
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electricity
IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.
Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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microsoft
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public sector
Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
New Zealand's Fingermark secures major investment from Ecolab
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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ai
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healthtech
Fingermark secures multimillion-dollar investment from Ecolab, aiming to revolutionise global Quick Service Restaurants with advanced automation technology.
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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semiconductors
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler to fuel global growth
Mon, 27th May 2024
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apm
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software development
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paessler
Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler AG to fuel growth and global expansion of its IT and OT monitoring solutions, marking a significant milestone for the company.
DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digital transformation
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llms
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ai
Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.
Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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endpoint protection
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email security
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dlp
Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand its AI-powered email cybersecurity services to the UAE, India, and Africa, addressing rising cyber threats in these regions.
Myriota launches FlexSense, transforming the IoT landscape
Tue, 21st May 2024
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iot
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apm
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clean technologies
Myriota launches Myriota FlexSense, a rapid-deployment IoT device with robust sensor capabilities and satellite connectivity, poised to transform the IoT landscape.
Zayo Group to launch independent entities for North American & European growth
Tue, 14th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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customer service
Zayo Group, a global network infrastructure provider, plans to create two independent entities, including Zayo Europe, aiming to accelerate growth in North America and Europe, and improve operational simplicity.
Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data
Thu, 9th May 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ios
Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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ai
Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
Axis unveils hybrid cloud platform for adaptable security solutions
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect, an innovative open hybrid cloud platform set to revolutionise security solutions as demand for cloud-based video surveillance surges.