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 - Page 2
Veeam launches secure, hardware-agnostic appliance for fast data protection
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam unveils its first pre-configured, hardware-agnostic software appliance for fast, secure data protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
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ai
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skillsoft
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skills gap
Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
Deel launches global business visa service to ease HR challenges
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.
Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
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data protection
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.
AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs up to 57.6 kW to meet rising AI data centre power demands across EMEA, North America and beyond.
Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms
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saas
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ai
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microsoft
Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.
Airline fraud drops globally as major geographies see steady decline
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Airline fraud attempts have fallen 30% globally in H1 2025, with Europe seeing a record 50% drop, marking a major shift in fraud patterns.
Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud Foundation with new AI security
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firewalls
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data protection
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private cloud
Broadcom launches new AI-focused cyber security features for VMware Cloud Foundation to boost compliance and protect private clouds in regulated sectors.
AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact
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digital twins
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ai
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clean technologies
A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.
Omnissa named a leader in Gartner 2025 DaaS Magic Quadrant
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Omnissa has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service for the third year running, praised for top scores in critical capabilities.
Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Westcon-Comstor partners with 1Password to distribute its Extended Access Management solution across EMEA, enhancing identity security for channel partners.
QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions
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robots
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it in manufacturing
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cartech
QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
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data protection
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e-learning
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supply chain
Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.
Siemens & Snowflake partner to unify IT & OT data for AI gains
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Siemens and Snowflake have teamed up to merge IT and OT data, enabling manufacturers to boost AI-driven insights and improve production efficiency.
Half of firms lack AI expertise despite rising interest in EAM tech
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Nearly half of industrial firms lack the expertise to adopt AI and advanced tech in asset management, despite growing interest in tools like machine learning and digital twins.
Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Portnox integrates with SentinelOne to combine real-time endpoint security and network access control, enhancing automated zero trust defence for organisations.
DE-CIX unveils global AI exchange to boost high-speed inference
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robots
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
DE-CIX launches a global AI Internet Exchange, enabling secure, low-latency connections for real-time AI inference across 60 locations worldwide.