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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.

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FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.
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One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.
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Wikimedia project boosts software for endangered languages worldwide

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Wikimedia Deutschland’s project supports software development to preserve endangered languages across Indonesia, Africa, and Brazil, boosting access to knowledge.
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Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.
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LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.
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Europe approves 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT expansion

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Europe has approved the 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT, enabling broader LoRaWAN connectivity for low-power devices in remote and underserved areas.
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THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.
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Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.
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ClearCourse acquires Davidson Richards to boost retail software

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ClearCourse has acquired retail software provider Davidson Richards, aiming to expand payment and eCommerce solutions across new retail markets.
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Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to over 50,000 US retail locations, offering low fees and easy access for cash-preferred and unbanked consumers.
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Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.
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Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Australian IT teams show strong confidence in operational resilience despite outage challenges, yet lag behind globally in AI readiness, says SolarWinds report.
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Revolut to become title partner for Audi F1 team from 2026

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Revolut will be the title partner of Audi's new Formula 1 team starting in 2026, integrating fintech innovations in motorsport and fan engagement.
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Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Sitehop cuts testing costs and time dramatically by establishing a UK-based quantum encryption test lab, supported by a South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority grant.
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UK SMEs see unchecked reliance on AI as top risk, study finds

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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One-third of UK SMEs view unchecked reliance on AI as their top risk, surpassing concerns over data exposure and cyberattack vulnerabilities, study finds.
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Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.
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Pangea unveils AIDR platform to strengthen generative AI security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Pangea launches AIDR platform to bolster security as generative AI use grows, tackling threats like prompt injection in enterprise settings.
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Tenable One reaches 300 integrations to unify security data

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Tenable One has surpassed 300 integrations, becoming the most interconnected exposure management platform to unify security data and reduce risk.