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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.

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Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
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Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data
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risk & compliance
Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.
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Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content
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financial systems
A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.
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Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
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network infrastructure
Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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open source
Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.
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Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.
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Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitisation
Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
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Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
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supply chain
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fleet management
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software
Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.
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Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Dext launches Vault and Dext Self-Employed in North America, using AI to streamline document management and bookkeeping for accountants and small businesses.
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Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.
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Radix & Missouri university use AI to boost campus facilities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Radix and the University of Missouri team up to use AI for cutting energy costs and boosting resilience in campus facilities management.
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monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation
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monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.
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Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
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Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.
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Catalyst AI update offers deeper insights for fleet managers
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data analytics
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iaas
Penske Truck Leasing upgrades Catalyst AI, analysing over 100 billion data points yearly to boost fleet operational decisions and efficiency insights.
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Dior & Nucor cyberattacks highlight risks for global firms
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ransomware
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martech
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supply chain
Luxury brand Dior and US steel producer Nucor both face major cyberattacks, exposing vulnerabilities in fashion and industrial sectors globally.
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Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
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ransomware
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Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.
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Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
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fintech
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it automation
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financial systems
Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.
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FloQast & PwC Belgium join forces to modernise accounting
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
FloQast and PwC Belgium partner to enhance accounting for EMEA firms using AI-driven workflow tech and financial closing expertise for efficiency.
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EY & SAP launch integrated finance service to drive growth
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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EY and SAP have launched an Integrated Finance Managed Service using SAP’s cloud to help businesses boost growth and streamline core finance functions.
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AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
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Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.