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
UK businesses balance AI growth with sustainability aims
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ai
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cleantech
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netapp
UK businesses struggle to balance sustainability and AI growth as 38% of data is unused, despite 92% acknowledging the environmental impact of single-use data.
AI growth challenges data security in major enterprises
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saas
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paas
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digital transformation
A new survey highlights that 82% of cybersecurity teams struggle with data visibility as AI adoption rises, revealing significant security challenges for businesses.
Code & Theory launches Enterprise Experience practice
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Code & Theory has launched its Enterprise Experience Transformation practice to enhance business content supply chains through AI integration, led by Cory Haldeman.
Seattle AI startup Gradial secures USD $13m funding boost
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hyperscale
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ai agents
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digital marketing
Seattle-based AI startup Gradial has raised USD $13 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its marketing automation platform amid rapid revenue growth.
Orbbec unveils Gemini 335Le camera & Pulsar SL450 LiDAR
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Orbbec has launched two innovative products, the Gemini 335Le 3D camera and Pulsar SL450 LiDAR, enhancing AI and robotic vision technology offerings.
Orgvue & Lightcast join forces to enhance workforce strategy
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data analytics
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collaboration
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market
Orgvue has partnered with Lightcast to integrate labour market analytics into its platform, aiding firms in strategic workforce planning with real-time insights.
Forterro partners with AWS to enhance cloud ERP solutions
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paas
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hyperscale
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cloud security
European software provider Forterro has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud ERP solutions, responding to growing demand among midmarket clients.
Mapp secures $13m to enhance AI marketing strategy
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Mapp has raised $13 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven marketing automation and expand its market presence, fuelled by O'Connor Capital Solutions.
ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
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payment technologies
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tax
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entrepreneur
ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.
FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
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it training
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data analytics
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dei
An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.
N-able expands partnership with Rewst for optimised IT tasks
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data protection
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paas
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iaas
N-able has expanded its Technology Alliance Program, teaming up with Rewst to automate tasks and enhance operational efficiency for IT providers.
Talkdesk launches AI agents for advanced voice self-service
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Talkdesk has launched a new AI solution aimed at transforming customer self-service with voice-powered agents, promising human-like interactions and 24/7 support.
Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai
Myriad360 has made it onto CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 list, recognising its outstanding technical expertise and customer impact in IT solutions.
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
HighPoint unveils industry-exclusive GPU expansion chassis
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
HighPoint Technologies has launched its exclusive RocketStor PCIe GPU Expansion chassis, offering unprecedented support for Gen5 and Gen4 solutions.
European display market faces falling prices in 2025
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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market
The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.
Rimini Street earns Great Place to Work certification globally
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hcm
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leadership
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rimini street
Rimini Street has secured Great Place to Work certifications in multiple regions, highlighting its commitment to a positive workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Mobile app usage in Indonesia soars during Ramadan period
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gaming
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cx
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martech
Mobile app usage in Indonesia has surged during Ramadan, with shopping sessions up 11%, highlighting the cultural significance of the holy month.
SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency
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llms
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ai
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software development
SAP has unveiled 'Joule for Developer', a suite of AI co-pilot tools aimed at streamlining the application development process across its Business Suite.
Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM
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firewalls
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Orange Cyberdefense has gained global recognition for its cybersecurity solutions, earning the prestigious Cortex XSIAM Select Specialisation Status from Palo Alto Networks.