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About Catherine

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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.

Stories by Catherine - Page 2

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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
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Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
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ai
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.
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Firms trust AI despite poor data quality, says multinational survey
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data quality
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data integration
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data governance
Despite persistent data quality issues impacting AI models, a multinational survey shows businesses resolutely trusting AI outputs, with UK and Irish firms facing unique technical hurdles.
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Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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it strategy
UK charity Challengers leverages bluQube's cloud-based accountancy software to streamline financial operations, aiding in time-saving, efficiency, and facilitating strategic decision-making tasks.
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New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
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investment
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malaysia
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vietnam
A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.
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LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication
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microsoft teams
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compliance
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sms
LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.
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Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health
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Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.
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Vultr unveils Cloud Inference for global AI model deployment
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data protection
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digital transformation
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servers
Vultr's Cloud Inference heralds a new era in AI scalability and global reach with its serverless platform boasting reduced latency, cost efficiency, and seamless integration, promising a revolution in worldwide AI model deployment.
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Solo.io launches Gloo Network for advanced Cilium management
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network management
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network infrastructure
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integration
Solo.io unveils Gloo Network for Cilium, a cloud-native application networking solution easing corporate adoption and tightening the integration of Cilium technology.
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Zeda.io's Insights 2.0: Harnessing AI to enhance product development
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san francisco
Zeda.io revolutionises customer insights with the release of their AI-driven Insights 2.0, aimed at transforming product management by harnessing customer feedback for revenue-focused product strategies.
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SAP Concur & Mastercard unite for streamlined expense process
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compliance
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transactions
SAP Concur and Mastercard join forces to simplify expense processes, integrating transactions on corporate cards into Concur Expense to enhance user experience and compliance adherence.
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i-PRO integrates Docker support in new X Series AI cameras
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digital transformation
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app development
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ai
i-PRO Co., the former Panasonic Security, integrates Docker container support into its AI-enabled X Series cameras, facilitating app development, boosting cybersecurity, and enhancing AI component modularity.
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Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service
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chatbots
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qualtrics
Australian businesses could lose $74bn due to poor out-of-hours customer service, according to a study by Qualtrics, citing growing consumer frustration with inadequate after-hours support.
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Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies
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firewall
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managed services
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sd-wan
WatchGuard Technologies bolsters global partnership with Kyocera by designating Kyocera Australia as its second Platinum Partner, aiming to enhance customer security and digital services in Australia and New Zealand.
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ServiceNow acquires 4Industry & EY's app to boost smart industrial workflow
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digital transformation
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servicenow
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digitisation
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry and EY's Smart Daily Management application to boost its operational technology capabilities, promoting efficiency and heightening experiences for connected workers.
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Vultr unveils serverless platform to accelerate global AI deployment
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ai
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cost
Vultr introduces Cloud Inference, a serverless platform designed to optimise AI application deployment and scalability across 32 international locations, enhancing cost efficiency and reducing latency.
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VAST Data partners with NVIDIA & Supermicro for AI infrastructure
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hyperscale
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supermicro
VAST Data has teamed up with tech providers NVIDIA and Supermicro to meet growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure with an innovative data platform. The collaborations offer scalable, future-proof solutions to partners.
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UK firms ekko & Primis pioneer sustainability in consumer journey
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online shopping
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customer journey
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climate change
UK fintech ekko partners with customer experience provider Primis to enhance post-purchase sustainability, harnessing technology to heighten consumers' awareness of their purchasing impact on the environment.
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Nasuni expands AWS collaboration with launch of Edge for Amazon S3
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aws
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ai
Nasuni expands partnership with Amazon Web Services to offer Nasuni Edge for Amazon S3, aiming to improve data access, delivery times, and ensure low-latency access – a leap forward for AI and Data Management.
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EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI
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testing
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compliance
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ai
The EU Parliament has passed the AI Act, a first-of-its-kind legislation categorising AI solutions based on risk, with some potentially facing prohibition due to system threats.
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Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution
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saas
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digital transformation
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higher education
Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.
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Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta
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digital transformation
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expansion
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public sector
Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.
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Wonder Group partners with Sorted to transform global shipping operations
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cx
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it transformation
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distribution
Wonder Group, a prominent party goods designer and distributor, teams up with Delivery Experience platform, Sorted, to streamline global shipping operations and heighten customer experience.
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Lack of advanced tech slows growth of UK's medium-sized firms
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digital transformation
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cloud migration
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enterprise adoption
Around 50% of UK's medium-sized businesses cite limited access to advanced technology as a growth barrier, according to a new report by ANS and YouGov.