About Catherine
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.
Stories by Catherine - Page 145
TCS named 'large player' for IoT consultancy services
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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iot
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supply chain
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cloud services
TCS has built a set of industry-specific IoT solutions with predictive and self-aware systems that use AI and machine learning.
Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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backbase
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banking
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job moves
Backbase appoints Chris Vanden Berghe as regional VP of technology for Asia Pacific to drive product development and expansion.
IoT spending to reach $437 billion by 2025, IDC finds
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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iot
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healthtech
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it budget
Asia Pacific IoT spending to grow by 9.6% in 2021, reaching $437bn by 2025, driven by location tracking and 5G deployment.
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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healthtech
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clean technologies
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microsoft
The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.
Vertiv launches thermal management solution for small IT rooms and edge computing
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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healthtech
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cloud services
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intelligent systems
Vertiv introduces its latest thermal management solution, the Vertiv Liebert DM, for small and medium-sized computer rooms and IT closets.
Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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supply chain
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market analyst
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analyst report
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
Vertiv appoints Ingram Micro as Australian distributor
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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vertiv
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ingram micro
Vertiv has appointed Ingram Micro as a distributor in Australia, creating opportunities for 6,500 value-added resellers and managed service providers.
Chief data officers call for investment in data-driven decision making
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Chief data officers in Australia and New Zealand are calling for greater investment in data-driven initiatives, according to a new study from Qlik.
Qualtrics announces ambitious plans for APJ region
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics plans to hire 1,200 new employees in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, as part of its expansion and investment in the area.
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Fri, 28th May 2021
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.
Qumulo expands into APAC market, extends HPE partnership
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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healthtech
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digitisation
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hpe
Qumulo is expanding its global presence to Asia Pacific, and has extended its strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for the region.
COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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entrepreneur
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oracle
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analyst report
Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.
Samsung launches new networks business in Australia
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Samsung Networks Business will commence operations in 2021 as a network vendor, and explore the potential of 5G mmWave technology.
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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wearables
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apple
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market analyst
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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autodesk
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construction
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tablets
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
Scality announces additions to senior executive team as demand in APAC grows
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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storage
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multi-cloud
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flash storage
Scality expands in APAC and EMEA with senior executive hires to meet growing demand for hybrid and multi-cloud storage solutions.
Asian cloud providers maintain strong reputation in the region
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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digitisation
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alibaba cloud
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market research
Asian businesses prefer Asian cloud providers due to their better understanding of the Asian mindset, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.
IronNet expands Asia Pacific presence with new strategic partnership
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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cybersecurity
IronNet expands in Asia Pacific with strategic partnership with M.Tech to meet growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.
Commvault capitalises on APJ growth opportunity with latest appointment
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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commvault
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leadership
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job moves
Commvault has appointed Rachel Ler as its new vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ).
AI go-to investment for financial services sector, spend increases to US$4.29bn
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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uc
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fintech
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martech
AI spending in Asia/Pacific's financial services sector is set to reach $4.29bn by 2024, with a CAGR of 22.1% from 2019-2024, according to IDC.