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.
Stories by Catherine - Page 5
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.
Indian IT services market reaches USD $7.4 billion in 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
The Indian IT services market surged to USD $7.4 billion in the first half of 2024, boosted by digital transformation and cloud migration efforts.
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
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smart glasses
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meta
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analyst report
Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
Netwrix unveils new features in their 1Secure platform
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netwrix has unveiled its latest security platform update, Netwrix 1Secure, enhancing data protection in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions
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economics
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subscriptions
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inflation
The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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streaming
LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.
Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach
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application security
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breach prevention
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ai security
Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.
VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
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it training
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digital transformation
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cx
Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
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uc
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telco
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digitalisation
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.
DocuWare unveils AI-powered document processing solution
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare has unveiled its new AI-driven Intelligent Document Processing solution, optimising data extraction and management for complex documents.
Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
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endpoint protection
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
Firmus wins award for energy-efficient AI data centre
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Singapore's Firmus Technologies has won the Asia Pacific Data Centre Project of the Year for its energy-efficient AI Factory, leading in sustainable AI innovation.
Epson unveils ColorWorks CW-C8050 for Southeast Asia
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supply chain & logistics
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printing
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epson
Epson unveils the ColorWorks CW-C8050, a high-speed label printer designed for industrial businesses in Southeast Asia, now available in Singapore.
India’s first AI-powered voicebot platform is launched by Agrim
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robots
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cx
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martech
Misfits Communications has launched Agrim, India's first AI-powered voicebot platform, enhancing customer service with 24/7 support in 41 languages.
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
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ai
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students
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student support
Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.
Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search
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apm
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genai
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ai
Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.
ANS enhances UK business with AI initiatives & growth
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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ai
ANS reports 7% revenue growth in 2024 and is poised to enhance UK businesses' AI capabilities, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
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it training
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partner programmes
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ai
ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.