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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Kintone AI Lab launches to simplify app building for all users
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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genai
Kintone AI Lab launches a free beta AI service that helps businesses create custom apps using simple text commands, no coding skills required.
UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.
Joseph Joseph partners with XPO for omnichannel UK logistics
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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martech
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supply chain
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omnichannel
Joseph Joseph teams up with XPO Logistics for UK omnichannel fulfilment, boosting warehousing, distribution, and customer service from Rugby.
Arinco delivers secure data platform for WA environmental sharing
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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data privacy
Arinco has launched a secure, scalable platform for Western Australia's Shared Environmental Analytics Facility to boost cross-sector data sharing and sustainable management.
New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.
Deel launches AI Workforce to streamline global HR & payroll
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hcm
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Deel launches AI Workforce, offering seven AI agents to automate HR and payroll tasks across 150+ countries, easing understaffing pressures globally.
Shopfully appoints Blake Wright to boost Australian retail media
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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martech
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omnichannel
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marketing
Shopfully appoints Blake Wright as Sales Director in Australia to expand its retail media presence and drive growth across digital and omnichannel platforms.
Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Hollard Insurance and Interactive successfully completed a weekend migration of hundreds of virtual machines to a new data centre, ensuring seamless business continuity.
Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Anchora celebrates its fourth anniversary with a major win at La Trobe University, boosting its digital transformation footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.
NexGen Cloud launches OpenAI gpt-oss in UK & Europe for GDPR
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
NexGen Cloud launches OpenAI's gpt-oss in UK, Europe and Canada, enabling GDPR-compliant AI use with full data control away from US laws.
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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malware
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data protection
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document management
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.
FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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genai
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ai
FedEx launches AI tools in Asia-Pacific to simplify international shipping docs, aiding accuracy in customs codes and cutting delays for global exporters.
ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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google
The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
ASRS in a Box launched to help firms meet climate rules
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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clean technologies
Climate & Decisions and Unravel Carbon launch ASRS in a Box, aiding Australian firms with AI-driven tools to meet mandatory climate reporting under new ASRS rules.
Kaine Mathrick Tech named among top global next generation MSPs
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Melbourne-based Kaine Mathrick Tech is recognised among the world's top next-generation managed service providers for innovation and AI-driven cyber-first solutions.
EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.
Merchantwise acquires Jaywing & Frank Digital in record deal
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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e-commerce
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marketing
Merchantwise Group has acquired Jaywing and Frank Digital in its largest deal, boosting its marketing and media capabilities in Australia.
Halifax’s fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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uc
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fintech
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ai
Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city’s legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.
8x8 & MNET partner to enhance secure banking customer service
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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uc
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fintech
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cx
8x8 and MNET partner to enhance secure, real-time banking customer service by integrating CoreAccess+ with 8x8’s CX platform for faster, safer authentication.
British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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trends & predictions
British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.