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 16
Marketers face hurdles in leveraging first-party data
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martech
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financial systems
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data privacy
A new report from Cint and Lotame reveals marketers face significant challenges in utilising first-party data, with 70% highlighting its importance.
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.
Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
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martech
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
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iam
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genai
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data privacy
Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.
Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push
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ai
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management
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digital literacy
Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
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drones
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.
Stratio BD unveils AI-driven data fabric to transform management
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data fabric
Stratio BD unveils its Generative AI Data Fabric 4.4, integrating data ecosystems and AI, enhancing data interactions with conversational prompts.
Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand
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martech
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it automation
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cdp
Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.
ControlUp leads digital employee experience solutions market
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daas
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public cloud
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hcm
ControlUp has been named the top Digital Employee Experience solution by the DaaS Like a Pro 2024-2025 report, used by 24% of contributors.
Google Cloud & DNeX partner to boost Malaysia's cloud tech
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ai
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cloud services
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investment
Google Cloud and DNeX partner to offer sovereign cloud services in Malaysia, targeting industries with strict data needs like finance and healthcare.
Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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cdp
Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
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biometrics
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financial systems
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email security
A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
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malware
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern for Amazon expansion in Aus
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ecommerce
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amazon
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customers
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern to launch Ray-Ban and Oakley on Amazon Australia, tackling reseller issues and enhancing brand visibility.
Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market
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paas
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iaas
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power / energy
Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.
DoiT unveils Cloud Build to ease AWS migration process
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migration
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DoiT launches Cloud Build, a service aimed at helping businesses seamlessly transition to AWS with expert guidance, amid increasing cloud adoption.
Augment & IMDEX partner to enhance mining operations
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Augment Technologies partners with IMDEX to integrate tech for improved ore control and safety at mines, enhancing data precision and sustainability.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.