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Catherine Knowles
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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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Bow River & Data Squared team up for auditable AI analytics

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Bow River Solutions and Data Squared have partnered to deliver auditable AI analytics for regulated industries, enhancing transparency and trust in North America.
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Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform

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Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.
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Marketers turn to authentic content & AI amid resource strain

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Marketers face resource strains but turn to authentic content and AI to boost social media engagement, says PhotoShelter's 2025 report of 400 US marketers.
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LRN unveils Catalyst Phishing to reinforce cyber risk training

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LRN launches Catalyst Phishing, a behaviour-focused phishing simulation tool to help organisations strengthen cyber risk training and security culture.
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AI & automation reshape transport management for growth

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Research reveals transport management is now key to company growth, with 96% adopting generative AI despite only 17% achieving full automation.
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IGEL unveils rapid endpoint recovery tool to cut $4.44m breach costs

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IGEL launches Dual Boot feature enabling organisations to restore secure device access within minutes during cyberattacks, slashing breach costs averaging $4.44m.
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Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

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Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.
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Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery

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Wiz has launched a cloud Incident Response service to help organisations quickly investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches in cloud environments.
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Jamf’s partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals

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Jamf’s Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.
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Marketers struggle to deliver on AI promise despite big investment

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Despite heavy investment in AI, marketers face challenges delivering results, with US teams favouring fast trials while Europeans prioritise compliance and data skills.
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Internal chaos hinders cybersecurity response more than hackers

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A Cytactic report reveals internal chaos hinders cyber incident response more than hackers, with 70% of leaders citing misalignment as the biggest challenge.
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Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment

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Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.
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Gurucul unveils AI platform to cut insider risk by over 50%

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Gurucul launches AI Insider Risk Management platform to cut insider threats by over 50%, automating detection and response for faster security action.
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Acuity to acquire Ascent, boosting AI & tech services in Europe

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Acuity Knowledge Partners will acquire Ascent to enhance its AI and tech services in Europe, expanding into new sectors by September 2025.
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AI transforms software testing, but expertise & oversight lag

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AI use in software testing has doubled to 60%, but 80% of organisations still lack the expertise needed for effective AI testing management.
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Wiz launches cloud incident response service to boost security

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Wiz has introduced Wiz Incident Response, a new service to help organisations swiftly detect, contain, and recover from cloud security incidents using expert support and AI.
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Zoom unveils AI upgrades for sales, service & event platforms

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Zoom rolls out AI upgrades across sales, service and events platforms, enhancing automation, personalised engagement and operational efficiency by 2026.
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Edelweiss AMC cuts costs & boosts agility with Snowflake AI Data Cloud

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Edelweiss AMC boosts agility and cuts data costs by 50% after upgrading to Snowflake AI Data Cloud, enabling faster reporting and personalised investor services.
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
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Data sovereignty emerges as key risk amid global tensions

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Data sovereignty is emerging as a critical risk amid global tensions, with organisations worldwide rethinking data storage to mitigate service and reputational threats.