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Catherine Knowles
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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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Schneider Electric University adds new courses to lineup

Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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The new updates include fundamentals of power, cooling, racks and physical security, and guidance on how to optimise data centre designs.
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Dataminr adds advanced capabilities to risk solution

Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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Dataminr Pulse is designed to deliver the earliest indication of critical risks, and its new workflow capabilities were create help enterprises manage risk.
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Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.
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Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.
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Kaseya acquires RocketCyber to bring SOC solutions to more businesses

Thu, 25th Feb 2021
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Kaseya acquires RocketCyber, adding cloud-agent SOC and integrated security solutions to its IT Complete platform.
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PageUp acquires Clinch, expands recruitment software offerings

Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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PageUp expands its recruitment offerings with the acquisition of Clinch, enhancing sourcing, automated marketing, and candidate relationship management.
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Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.
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NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.
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Meet the five vendors leading in the smart city space

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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IoT backed smart city initiatives are driving growth in the global smart cities IT services market, says Technavio analyst.
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Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
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NZ's largest city is 'on a roll' when it comes to innovation

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Auckland recognised as a dynamic and rapidly transforming city in JLL's top 20 City Momentum Index. #Auckland #CityMomentumIndex.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
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New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.
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ICT NZ's fastest growing export sector

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Technology is now New Zealand's third largest GDP export, with ICT's contribution growing by $1.282 billion from 2009 to 2013.
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Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.
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Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
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9 apps to help you survive Valentine's Day

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Dodge the Valentine's Day blues with 9 savvy apps for lovebirds and singles alike – from flirty games to solo adventures.
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ShareThePoint's Productivity Roadshow is coming to a town near you

Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Discover how SharePoint can help your small to medium business. Join ShareThePoint for a free 2-hour seminar in March.