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.
Stories by Catherine - Page 8
Australian firms boost GenAI spending despite shadow AI risks
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casb
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risk & compliance
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genai
Nearly 75% of Australian firms plan to increase GenAI spending despite risks from staff-led, unregulated use of AI tools raising privacy and compliance concerns.
Xen 4.21 boosts cloud, automotive support with new features
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
Xen 4.21 launches with enhanced cloud, automotive support, boosting performance, security, and compatibility across diverse architectures and platforms.
AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai security
AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
Archer achieves milestone in quantum transistor control & readout
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quantum computing
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transistor
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electrical
Archer has achieved electrical control and readout of its quantum single electron transistors, advancing towards a working carbon-based quantum qubit.
Commerce media maturity benchmark highlights sectoral disparities
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martech
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cartech
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cdp
New research reveals retail leads commerce media maturity, with 22% at advanced stages, while automotive lags, highlighting vast sector disparities worldwide.
KuCoin partners 2025 BMW Australian PGA to boost local presence
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
KuCoin is set to boost its Australian presence as the exclusive crypto exchange partner of the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
TeknTrash Robotics opens Suzhou base to drive Asian expansion
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supply chain
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r&d
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venture capital
TeknTrash Robotics has opened a new base in Suzhou to expand its humanoid recycling robot operations and blend European engineering with Chinese manufacturing.
Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL
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firewalls
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network security
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martech
With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai
Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
Pliops & Zilliz partner to scale enterprise AI with affordable RAG
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Pliops and Zilliz have teamed up to deliver affordable, large-scale AI with their combined LightningAI hardware and Milvus database, cutting costs for enterprises.
Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.
SMACT Works doubles US workforce amid major cloud & AI push
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
SMACT Works doubles its US workforce in 2025 as it advances AI, cloud and data capabilities to enhance Oracle consulting and client outcomes.
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
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ransomware
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crypto
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fintech
Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
Invisible AI failures pose growing threat to enterprise trust
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ai security
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genai
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llms
Invisible AI failures, such as hallucinations and accuracy issues, threaten enterprise trust, with 82% of bugs traced to these hidden errors, Testlio finds.
Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.
Black Kite launches global unified framework for third-party AI risk
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supply chain
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Black Kite has launched BK-GA3TM, a global unified AI risk framework to help firms assess third-party vendor threats amid evolving AI complexities worldwide.
New satcom lab boosts secure comms for Australian Defence Force missions
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firewalls
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network security
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supply chain
ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems have launched a new satcom lab showcasing cutting-edge secure comms tech, including the 450SDM modem, to support the ADF.
SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn
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martech
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erp
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ai
TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
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uc
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e-learning
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collaboration
SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.