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
City of London modernises network with Roc Technologies
Yesterday
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
The City of London partners with Roc Technologies in a deal to deploy the UK's first public sector SASE network across 200+ locations.
UK retailers struggle to deliver on digital personalisation promise
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Most UK retailers, despite heavy AI investment, still deliver only basic personalisation, frustrating shoppers and hitting revenues, industry research finds.
Australian firms gain new tool for climate reporting compliance
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Workiva and Climate & Decisions launch Data to Disclose in a Box, aiding Australian firms to comply with new mandatory climate reporting under ASRS from 2025.
Tenable named leader in 2025 Gartner quadrant for exposure platforms
Yesterday
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cloud security
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application security
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risk & compliance
Tenable has been named a Leader in Gartner's first 2025 Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms, rated highest for execution and vision.
Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to shop floors
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to factory devices, boosting real-time control and AI-driven automation for manufacturers worldwide.
Hexaware unveils AI insurance tools with Google Cloud backing
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Hexaware has launched two AI-driven insurance tools on Google Cloud to automate claims management and product development, enhancing speed and transparency.
Machine learning model gives early warning on credit rating shifts
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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ai
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sas
A new machine learning model forecasts corporate credit rating changes early, aiding investors in managing risks amid rising borrowing costs.
Q-CTRL integrates Fire Opal with RIKEN to drive quantum research
Yesterday
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edutech
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quantum computing
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ai
Q-CTRL’s Fire Opal software is integrated with RIKEN’s IBM Quantum System Two to boost quantum-classical computing for science and industry research.
Optex unveils REDSCAN Lite sensor for secure datacentre spaces
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dc
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physical security
OPTEX launches REDSCAN Lite LiDAR sensor for rapid, precise intrusion detection in tight datacentre spaces, enhancing security of critical infrastructure.
Social media overtakes email as UK’s top scam channel, study finds
Yesterday
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mdm
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email security
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ai
New research reveals social media now leads as the top scam channel in the UK, overtaking email with 34% of incidents reported amid rising AI concerns.
Supervity unveils AP AI Command Centre to automate finance tasks
Yesterday
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it automation
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agentic ai
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accounts payable
Supervity launches its AP AI Command Centre to automate invoice-to-pay finance tasks, cutting processing times by 90% and boosting payment accuracy for firms.
Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach
Yesterday
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.
AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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bnpl
AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.
Duality & Google Cloud launch confidential AI with GPU power
Yesterday
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ai security
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data privacy
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llms
Duality Technologies partners with Google Cloud to deliver confidential AI using NVIDIA GPUs, enabling secure, scalable large language model training for enterprises.
AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds
Yesterday
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devops
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data analytics
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ai
By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.
Cloudsmith unveils MCP Server to bridge AI & developer tools
Yesterday
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martech
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supply chain
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software development
Cloudsmith launches MCP Server, enabling AI assistants like Claude and CoPilot to integrate seamlessly into developers’ workflows with built-in security and governance.
Home Bargains upgrades UK store networks to support expansion
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Home Bargains is upgrading network and payment systems in over 650 UK stores with Evolve to boost resilience and support plans for 1,000 outlets.
Manifest & NetRise join forces to secure software supply chains
Yesterday
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data protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Manifest and NetRise have partnered to enhance software supply chain security with deep firmware analysis, improving risk monitoring across critical sectors like healthcare.
ZutaCore & EGIL Wings launch 15MW AI Vault for green data centres
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
ZutaCore and EGIL Wings launch a 15MW AI Vault using waterless cooling and renewable energy for eco-friendly, high-density data centres worldwide.
NAKIVO posts 29% jump in EMEA revenue, expands global reach
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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partner programmes
NAKIVO's EMEA revenue rose 29% in Q3 2025, led by new customers and partners, as global operations and product support expand rapidly.