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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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Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara launches new ransomware detection in VSP One, cutting downtime by 95% and costs by 20% with CyberSense integration for swift data recovery.
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Illumio unveils AI security graph for cloud threat response
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Illumio unveils Illumio Insights, an AI-driven cloud security tool that detects and neutralises cyber threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments in real time.
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One in fourteen workers use China-based AI apps, study shows
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Employees use an average of 254 AI apps at work, with 7% trying China-based platforms, raising serious data security concerns, Harmonic Security finds.
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OpenText powers BMO & Catalent digital transformation with AI
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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rpa
OpenText is enhancing information management through AI and cloud solutions in partnerships with BMO and Catalent Pharma to boost compliance and efficiency.
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Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.
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Onehouse unveils Open Engines for flexible data lakehouses
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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data science
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open source
Onehouse launches Open Engines, enabling users to deploy open compute engines on its lakehouse platform, boosting query speeds and cutting cloud costs.
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Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.
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AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers’ IDEs.
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FireMon hires ex-Skybox leaders to boost global expansion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
FireMon appoints four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost expansion across EMEA, APAC, and North America in network security policy management.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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devops
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
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Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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email security
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Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.
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DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
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Allvue’s Nexius platform promises faster, unified private data
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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rpa
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ai
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data management
Allvue Systems launches Nexius, a cloud-native AI-ready data platform to streamline private capital data management and analytics globally.
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Infor launches Velocity Suite to speed up business workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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genai
Infor unveils Velocity Suite, a toolset using AI and automation to streamline business workflows and boost efficiency for diverse industries globally.
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OmniOn unveils compact 2.8kW supplies for AI & IoT
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
OmniOn Power launches compact HPR-series power supplies delivering 2.8kW, designed for AI and IoT in data centres, with high efficiency and reliability.
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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.
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AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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AvePoint has unveiled its Risk Posture Command Center within its Confidence Platform to simplify data security and risk management for organisations.