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.
Stories by Catherine - Page 64
Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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hcm
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breach prevention
A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.
Oracle launches new AI tools to boost sales productivity
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Oracle has unveiled new AI agents within its Fusion Cloud Sales to enhance customer engagement and boost sales team productivity.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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iot
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.
Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.
Selector AI launches innovations to enhance network operations
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital twins
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apm
Selector AI unveils industry-first innovations, including a Network Language Model, improved digital twins, and programmable synthetics, transforming network operations with AI.
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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linkedin
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cba
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nab
Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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sales
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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.
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.
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.
OVHcloud unwraps NVIDIA GPUs & AI models for diverse use
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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public cloud
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data privacy
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llms
OVHcloud introduces new NVIDIA GPU range and open-source LLMs at Adopt AI event, enhancing AI accessibility for organisations with eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.
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.
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.
Advanced cybersecurity boosts shareholder return by 372%, study reveals
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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study
Companies with top-tier cybersecurity practices bolster shareholder return 372% higher than those with basic measures, reveals a global study of over 4,000 large corporations.
Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.
Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.
MongoDB Atlas expands global reach amid multi-cloud demand surge
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
MongoDB broadens the global reach of Atlas amid soaring multi-cloud demands, aiding businesses like Australian fintech Monoova ensure regulatory compliance and scalability.