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Jed Nykolle Harme
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With over six years of experience in the journalism industry, Jed Nykolle is a freelance writer, community journalist, and editor specializing in fintech, technology, science, and news, with a soft spot for travel and feature SEO stories. When she’s not chasing deadlines, she’s probably writing poems, getting lost in beaches, or hiking mountains in search of the perfect sunset.
Former TechDay team member.

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Cognite appoints AI leaders to drive innovation push

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cognite appoints Geir Engdahl as CTO of AI and James Sirota as Global Head of Engineering to drive its AI-first strategy in industrial sectors.
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CEOs show rising optimism on tariffs as sector responses shift

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Study reveals a surge in positive CEO sentiment on tariffs among US-listed firms, with 32% optimistic in May 2025, up from 9% in April.
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Pay-i raises $4.9m to measure real-time GenAI returns

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Pay-i secures USD $4.9 million to launch a platform measuring real-time business returns on generative AI investments for enterprises globally.
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Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.
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Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.
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Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.
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Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Wed, 21st May 2025
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fintech
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis

Wed, 21st May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
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ai
Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.
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Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS

Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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fleet management
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open source
Red Hat's In-Vehicle Operating System earns ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety certification, set for release in Q3 2025, boosting software-defined vehicle development.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

Wed, 21st May 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tue, 20th May 2025
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rpa
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ipo
Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
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Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise

Tue, 20th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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martech
Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
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Michael Campbell appointed Chief Product Officer at Hyland

Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
Hyland appoints Michael Campbell as Chief Product Officer to lead cloud, AI, and content management innovations, leveraging his 20+ years in enterprise software.
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Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers

Fri, 16th May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
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US faculty seek support to boost digital course accessibility

Fri, 16th May 2025
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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higher education
A US survey reveals just 11% of higher education faculty feel equipped to make digital course content accessible to students with disabilities, highlighting training gaps.
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 16th May 2025
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cx
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martech
Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
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NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.