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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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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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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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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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saas
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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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saas
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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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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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cx
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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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saas
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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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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.
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Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor

Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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software development
Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
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BlackLine unveils new AI agents to boost finance automation

Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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blackline
BlackLine has expanded its AI capabilities to boost financial operations, integrating agentic AI within its platform for faster, smarter accounting processes.
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Lenovo launches AI-powered PCs & monitors for modern offices

Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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lenovo
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tablets
Lenovo launches AI-driven ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 PCs and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, priced from USD $268, to boost workplace productivity.
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Hyland names John Newton as Chief Innovation Strategist

Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Hyland appoints John Newton as Chief Innovation Strategist to boost its AI and content management advancements with his 40 years of industry experience.
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Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts

Wed, 14th May 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Lenovo research reveals 81% of IT leaders prioritise productivity, yet under half feel their digital workplaces effectively support transformation with Gen AI.
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Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns

Wed, 14th May 2025
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rpa
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supply chain
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genai
Celonis unveils AI-driven upgrades to AgentC, integrating Orchestration Engine and launching Solution Suites for supply chain, finance, sustainability, and more.
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Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Wed, 14th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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education, learning & training
Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
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Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds

Wed, 14th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.
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Pegasystems launches AI agents for finance sector control

Wed, 14th May 2025
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rpa
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Pegasystems has launched Pega Predictable AI Agents, designed for regulated sectors like finance and insurance to ensure transparency and control in AI deployment.
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GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless to lead global revenue push

Wed, 14th May 2025
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digital transformation
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GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead international growth and expand in sectors like infrastructure and government.