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Catherine Knowles
News Editor
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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Law

What are the 4 laws of IT innovation?

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Stay ahead of the IT game in this rapidly changing technological world and learn a thing or two from Melcalfe, Moore, Edholm and Shannon.
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Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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The 9879 build comes with new gestures, an updated toolbar (with the option to unckeck boxes and hide buttons) and a simplified OneDrive system.
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Oxford Dictionary develops app for non-native English students

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English was developed to help non-native English speakers with their studies.
Online protection

Deep Security for Amazon Web Services Marketplace provides increased capabilities

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Available as software or as a service, Deep Security for AWS Marketplace could allow resellers to provide greater offerings to customers.
Business apps

Custom apps enable customer engagement and collaboration

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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The Good Technology Mobility Index Report Q3 2014 shows enterprise mobility is moving toward custom apps and iOS tablets.
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Tidemark releases modern solution with predictive capabilities

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Tidemark unveils a game-changing analytics platform, empowering CFOs with predictive insights for smarter financial planning in the Big Data era.
Jar of coins

Aerohive shows significant revenue growth in New Zealand

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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connector systems
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financing
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aerohive networks
Aerohive Networks New Zealand Ltd financial statements for the year ended December 31 2013 show a significant increase in revenue.
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Voyager Internet takes out top spot in Deloitte Fast 50

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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Voyager Internet leads as NZ's fastest-growing tech firm in Deloitte Fast 50, boasting a surge of 1391.43% growth.
Money handover

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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commerce commission
This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
Updates

CommVault announces updates for Amazon Web Services

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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cloud services
CommVault boosts AWS with new Simpana update, enhancing cloud backup management for workloads, streamlining operational efficiency.
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Kiwi cloud company Psoda expands Australian footprint

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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cloud services
NZ's Psoda partners with Macquarie Telecom to boost its cloud software reach in Australia, aiming to revolutionize local SaaS offerings.
Cooperation

Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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The ongoing cooperation between public and private organisations is important in the fight against cybercrime.
White wine

Wine sensor technology to make Sauvignon blanc better than ever

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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The technology is being specifically designed for Sauvignon blanc and aims to improve the wine during the winemaking process.
Buddybid

BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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BuddyBid launches to revolutionise online auctions, offering businesses a platform to sell via Facebook, competing with TradeMe.
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Navdy releases futuristic driving tool

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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driving
Navdy unveils a revolutionary driving gadget, blending HUD technology with hands-free controls for safer, smarter journeys.
Crossroads cloud

Channel partners choose managed services over public cloud

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
Survey finds 96% of channel partners prioritize managed services over public cloud, indicating a major shift in the tech industry's approach to ITaaS.
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Veeam reports significant growth in third quarter

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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cloud services
Veeam sees a 65% growth in Q3, marking its 27th consecutive quarter of double-digit increases amidst growing demand for modern data solutions.
Cost

What is the real cost of cloud computing?

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.
Cybercrime

Trend Micro report predicts major cybercrime in 2015

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
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Trend Micro's 2015 forecast warns of highly targeted cybercrimes against big businesses, with Android and online banking at great risk.
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More women landing ICT internships in New Zealand

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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women in technology
A record number of women secure ICT internships in NZ, breaking gender barriers and boosting diversity in tech with Summer of Tech's aid.