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 13
Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
A Barracuda report highlights a stark disparity in email attack types faced by large and small firms, with lateral phishing targeting major companies and extortion menacing smaller ones.
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Last month
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cleantech
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sustainability
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productivity
The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.
Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres
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uc
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ai
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ai agents
Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.
Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
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digital transformation
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migration
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encryption
New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.
Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom
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partner programmes
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application security
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ai
In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.
OutSystems launches workflow solution to streamline business tasks
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e-learning
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rpa
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low-code
OutSystems unveils Workflows, a new tool to simplify complex workflow management and boost collaboration between IT and business units, aiming to enhance efficiency.
Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
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ransomware
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data analytics
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encryption
Accenture and SandboxAQ have expanded their partnership to bolster enterprise data encryption, safeguarding against cyber threats from current breaches to quantum computing advances.
Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security
Last month
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supply chain systems
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ai security
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ai
Lineaje secures USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven software supply chain security, boosting its total funding to USD $27 million.
Vultr partners with Run:ai to boost GPU efficiency globally
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it training
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apm
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software development
Vultr and Run:ai have teamed up to boost GPU efficiency for AI projects, leveraging smart scheduling and fractional GPU capabilities to enhance performance and lower operational costs.
Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ransomware
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linux
Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.
Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
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ransomware
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private cloud
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Last month
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cx
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martech
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fintech
Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.
Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
Last month
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financial systems
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migration
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open source
A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
Apica's Ascent platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Last month
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martech
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cx
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fleet management
Apica's Ascent platform, now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, offers OCI customers enhanced data pipeline control with Apica’s Flow and Lake integrations, bolstered by Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise.
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
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ransomware
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law
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microsoft
Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
MediaTek & JioThings team up for 'Made in India' smart modules
Last month
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biometrics
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iot
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cartech
MediaTek and JioThings partner to launch Made in India smart modules and digital clusters for the 2-wheeler market, enhancing the EV landscape globally.
Octopus Energy sees major efficiency boost with Storyblok CMS
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migration
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ecm
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martech
Octopus Energy adopts Storyblok CMS, slashing developer support requests by two-thirds and enabling website updates in five minutes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across teams.
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools
Last month
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martech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Last month
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data analytics
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development
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apps
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.