About Jed
Jed Nykolle Harme
Editor
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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LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
LogicMonitor upgrades its LM Envision platform with AI-driven features, expanded cloud support including Oracle Cloud, and a new flexible pricing model.
AI-powered consumer GPUs speed up password cracking with bcrypt
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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breach prevention
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llms
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ai
Advances in AI-driven consumer GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5090 drastically reduce bcrypt password cracking times, urging stronger, longer passwords for security.
Java 25 debuts with AI, security & productivity upgrades
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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erp
Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.
Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.
Salt Security unveils AI agent API protection for enterprises
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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ai ethics & governance
Salt Security launches a pioneering solution to secure enterprise API actions by AI agents, offering real-time oversight and automatic protection without manual setup.
Google Ads rolls out AI Max & new generative tools globally
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Google Ads now offers AI Max globally and new generative AI tools in Asset Studio, boosting creative control and campaign performance for marketers worldwide.
Denodo Platform 9.3 boosts AI data tasks with DeepQuery
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Denodo Platform 9.3 launches with DeepQuery and real-time features to enhance AI data tasks, boosting access to live data and complex analysis securely.
Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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martech
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iam
Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.
Forescout expands Envision Partner Program with new promotions
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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iot
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Forescout has promoted seven resellers and appointed NewTo Training as an Authorised Training Partner to boost its Envision Partner Program globally.
IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.
QSIC appoints Sean Cheyney to drive global retail media growth
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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ai
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evp
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retail media
QSIC appoints Sean Cheyney as EVP to boost global retail media growth, leveraging AI and data to enhance in-store audio and partnerships worldwide.
HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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fintech
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investment
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entrepreneurship
Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Sat, 13th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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breach prevention
A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.
Kyndryl & VML partner to boost customer engagement with AI
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Kyndryl Consult and VML Enterprise Solutions have partnered to enhance customer engagement using AI, data, and modern infrastructure across industries.
Lightrun appoints Shai Alani as Marketing VP after funding
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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devops
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martech
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apm
Lightrun has hired Shai Alani as marketing VP following a USD $70m funding round, aiming to boost its global presence in developer observability tools.
Ericsson brings agentic AI to NetCloud for smarter 5G networks
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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aiops
Ericsson integrates agentic AI into its NetCloud platform, enhancing enterprise 5G network management and automating wireless network operations for improved reliability.
BlackLine wins ISO 42001 for AI governance in financial platforms
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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fintech
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ai security
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ai
BlackLine has earned ISO 42001 certification for its AI Management System, reinforcing trust and governance in its financial AI platform, Verity.
Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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ai
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customer service
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m&a
Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.
Check Point Software earns spot on TIME's best companies list
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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forbes
Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.
Optimizely unveils platform to streamline AI agent workflows
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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ecm
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martech
Optimizely launches a new platform to streamline AI agent workflows, enabling marketers to automate tasks, build custom agents, and integrate third-party tools seamlessly.