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
One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
Yesterday
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ml
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email security
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breach prevention
Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.
The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Instillery teams up with StrikeReady to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand, introducing an AI-powered Security Command Centre to tackle talent shortages and improve defence efficacy.
Vodafone & Hubbl partner to simplify Australian streaming
Yesterday
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broadband
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video
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digital entertainment
Vodafone partners with Hubbl to offer Australians simplified streaming, integrating live TV and on-demand content through its NBN and 5G plans.
Northern Data acquires NVIDIA H200 GPUs in deal with Supermicro
Yesterday
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hpc
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ai
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supermicro
Northern Data Group, in partnership with Supermicro, acquires NVIDIA H200 GPUs to boost its HPC and Generative AI capabilities. Deployment begins Q4 2024.
UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Yesterday
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digital advertising
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hate speech
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elections
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
Yesterday
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edutech
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broadband
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tertiary education
Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Yesterday
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
Zyxel Networks unveils new WiFi 6 security router for SMBs
Yesterday
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sustainability
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ransomware
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malware
Zyxel Networks unveils the USG LITE 60AX, a new WiFi 6 security router for SMBs and teleworkers, delivering up to 6 Gbps speeds and eco-friendly features.
Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Yesterday
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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data leak
Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.
BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
Yesterday
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sustainability
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development
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climate change
BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.
Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Yesterday
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phishing
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dark web
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advanced persistent threat protection
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software
2 days ago
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cloud services
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saas
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government
The ACT Government partners with TechnologyOne to introduce a new SaaS system for development applications, promising improved transparency and efficiency for residents and developers.
Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools
2 days ago
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ai
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it strategy
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investment
Beroe has made a strategic investment in Forestreet, enhancing its AI-driven procurement intelligence with advanced supplier discovery technology. Vel Dhinagaravel joins Forestreet's board.
SentinelOne named one of UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
2 days ago
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sentinelone
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work-life balance
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workplace culture
SentinelOne has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work, highlighting their success in fostering exceptional employee wellbeing across all levels.
Rubrik named 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for healthcare
2 days ago
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saas
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cloud services
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microsoft
Rubrik has been named the Healthcare and Life Sciences 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for its innovative use of Microsoft Cloud to enhance customer solutions.
Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn
2 days ago
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ai
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iot
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cybersecurity
The Industry 4.0 market, integrating AI, IoT, and robotics, is poised for explosive growth, jumping from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation.
ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
3 days ago
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
3 days ago
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
SAS and The Kids Cancer Project extend their partnership by three years to enhance childhood cancer research in Australia through advanced analytics, significantly boosting donations and research investments.
AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand
3 days ago
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storage
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sustainability
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power / energy
AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand is fuelling a surge in energy use, warns a new report, highlighting a critical disconnect between rapid tech growth and environmental sustainability.
Dynatrace integrates with AWS for seamless cloud migration
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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cloud services
Dynatrace becomes the first AWS partner to achieve native integration with AWS Application Migration Service, enhancing cloud migration with comprehensive observability.
Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
3 days ago
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sustainability
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investment
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recycling
Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.
Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA & IDC collaboration
3 days ago
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power / energy
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ai
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nvidia
Lenovo unveils an array of new hybrid AI solutions, spotlighting generative AI for 2024 and energy-efficient innovations, powered by NVIDIA, to drive industry-wide AI applications.
SailPoint expands connectivity, supports 21k+ applications
3 days ago
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partner programmes
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integration
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systems integration
SailPoint Technologies expands its Connectivity platform, integrating over 1,100 enterprise and 20,000 custom applications to bolster identity security.
SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
3 days ago
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microsoft
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storage
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martech
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.