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Catherine Knowles

Former TechDay team member

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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Survey finds firms deploy AI agents before ready
DevOps

Survey finds firms deploy AI agents before ready

Monte Carlo survey finds 64% of large-enterprise leaders and engineers pushed AI agents into use before readiness, exposing control gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early
Firewalls

Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early

Outtake launches Recon Agent and an eight-stage AI attack framework, with USD $40 million backing to spot identity threats earlier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations
Unified Communications

Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations

Harmonic adds AI-led fibre operations tools as broadband suppliers target rural roll-outs, lower service faults and simplify back-office links.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
BlueCat expands AI tools for network operations
Software-as-a-Service

BlueCat expands AI tools for network operations

BlueCat widens AI suite for network operations with MCP Server preview and broader LiveAssist rollout across its Intelligent NetOps platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks

Qilin-linked ransomware attacks jumped 43% in March, NCC Group says, as AI-fuelled deception and software flaws widen the threat picture.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
OpenObserve raises USD $10 million for Observability 3.0
Network Infrastructure

OpenObserve raises USD $10 million for Observability 3.0

OpenObserve wins USD $10 million backing to expand its Observability 3.0 platform, adding AI SRE and LLM monitoring for enterprise customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation
DevOps

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation

Intruder's new AI Pentesting tool aims to validate scanner findings in minutes, easing pressure on security teams facing faster-moving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance
Manufacturing

FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance

FYUL teams up with TrusTrace to centralise supplier records and speed compliance with EU deforestation and digital product passport rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Noledge acquires Pimbrook to expand in Ireland & UK
Digital Transformation

Noledge acquires Pimbrook to expand in Ireland & UK

Noledge expands across Ireland and the UK with Pimbrook deal, lifting revenue to EUR €10 million and adding 14 staff to the group.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner
Customer Relationship Management

Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner

Cognizant deepens its six-year tie-up with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, making AI central to performance and fan data operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
PDQ adds software visibility & workflow integrations
IT Automation

PDQ adds software visibility & workflow integrations

PDQ adds PowerShell scanning, software inventory and Jira, Freshworks and Zapier links to give IT teams more control over endpoint management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows

Infios unveils AI agents to automate orders, warehousing and transport in live supply chain systems, with early customers reporting faster recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud
Gaming

Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud

Sumsub launches adaptive deepfake detector that updates within hours, as online learning aims to outpace AI-driven fraud and multi-step attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office

Salesforce says its new AI software can halve back-office cycle times and automate finance, compliance and supply chain workflows across business systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Document Management

Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again

Doxis earns Gartner Leader status in 2026 document management quadrant after AI-driven platform upgrades and second straight recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
AVK launches modular PowerPods for AI data centres
Hyperscale

AVK launches modular PowerPods for AI data centres

AVK chief executive Ben Pritchard unveils modular PowerPods for hyperscale data centres, packing power systems into ready-to-connect units.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Data Protection

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week