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
Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
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fintech
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blockchain
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supply chain
Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.
Firex revolutionises fire safety with 24/7 self service warehouses
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Australian firm FIREX transforms fire safety with 24/7 self service warehouses, offering instant access to crucial protection equipment nationwide.
SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry
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robots
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ai
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software development
SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.
Data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Gain Theory's report reveals data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%, unlocking millions in revenue through AI and analytics.
i-GENTIC launches GENIE AI platform for real-time compliance
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
i-GENTIC has unveiled GENIE, an AI platform enabling real-time compliance automation for regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
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clean technologies
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capital
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sustainability
Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
Boomi study reveals 347% ROI & $9.8m NPV over three years
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Boomi's platform delivers a 347% ROI and a $9.8m net present value over three years, enabling firms to boost productivity and slash integration timelines.
Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m in tech sector push
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m, expanding beyond gaming into research tech and adtech to boost its global data platform reach.
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally
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punakaiki fund
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global expansion
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sea-flux
Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.
TCS completes major Scottish Widows policy migration to digital
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
TCS has completed the digital migration of over 3.8 million Scottish Widows life and pension policies onto its BaNCS platform, modernising customer service.
AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
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martech
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genai
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ai
The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.
Synopsys expands generative AI to boost chip design workflows
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semiconductors
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rpa
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genai
Synopsys expands generative AI tools to accelerate semiconductor chip design, enhancing productivity and cutting development times for engineering teams.
Virtualised grid protection proves effective in UK energy sector
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
National Grid and GE Vernova's trial of LF Energy SEAPATH shows virtualised protection can lower costs and boost efficiency in the UK's power grid.
FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining
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risk & compliance
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capital
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it services
FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
Shingda Group boosts efficiency with Zyxel cloud network solution
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Singapore's Shingda Group boosts network management efficiency by 60% and speeds up troubleshooting by 70% using Zyxel's Nebula cloud platform.
Chief Trust Officer role rises as tech firms prioritise trust
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Tech and B2B firms are appointing Chief Trust Officers to boost security, privacy, and trust amid rising client and regulator concerns, says Forrester.
AI company registrations in UK surge 1,321% since ChatGPT launch
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Registrations of UK tech firms with 'AI' in their name have soared 1,321% since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, signalling rapid growth in the AI sector.
Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada’s booming MSP market.
CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search
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google
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collaboration
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online tools
CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.
Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.