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.
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Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
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data analytics
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.
Genetec expands Montreal & London sites to meet global demand
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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software development
Genetec has expanded its Montreal and London offices to support global growth, now employing over 2,150 people across 20 offices worldwide.
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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government
OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
Block Earner launches Australia’s first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.
Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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customers
Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.
Guernsey awards £1.3m IT contract to Apogee for five years
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digital transformation
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public sector
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it department
The States of Guernsey has awarded Apogee a £1.3 million per year, five-year contract to supply IT hardware and support under a new multi-vendor model.
Rising tariffs drive North American firms to boost FX hedging
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.
AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors
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malware
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI is sparking innovation and concern across sectors worldwide as firms race to harness its power while addressing risks and workforce anxieties.
Enveil boosts secure encrypted search with ZeroReveal 6.0 update
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paas
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encryption
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edge computing
Enveil updates ZeroReveal to version 6.0, boosting encrypted search speed and scalability for secure, cross-boundary data use in diverse environments.
auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.
Cohesity Gaia brings AI-powered backup search to Microsoft 365
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling AI-powered search of backup data within the familiar Microsoft 365 interface for enterprise users.
AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.
Credas launches UK’s first reusable compliance wallet for property
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crypto
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iam
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risk & compliance
Credas launches the UK’s first reusable compliance wallet to cut property ID checks from 5.4 to one, speeding up homebuying with verified digital credentials.
THG Fulfil partners with Huddled to boost next-day UK delivery
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migration
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cx
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martech
THG Fulfil partners with Huddled to offer next-day UK delivery with order cut-offs extended to 1am, enhancing logistics and eCommerce capabilities by 2025.
NexGen Cloud unveils Hyperstack AI Studio for enterprises
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saas
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virtualisation
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private cloud
NexGen Cloud launches Hyperstack AI Studio, an end-to-end AI platform for enterprises, offering scalable, secure development on a usage-based pricing model.
One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm
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financial systems
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leadership
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skills gap
One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
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government
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digital initiatives
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funding
London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences
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data protection
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
e2e-assure and Validato have partnered to enhance cyber resilience in public sector organisations through continuous security validation and staff training.
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq's platform to enhance renewable energy data management and AI governance across the UK, US, and Australia.