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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.

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Metaforms raises USD $9m to revolutionise market research

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Metaforms, a San Francisco AI startup, has raised USD $9 million to enhance market research efficiency with innovative AI automation tools.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace

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Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.
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Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage

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Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup Dawnguard secures USD $3 million to embed security into system design, aiming to prevent risks from the development phase onwards.
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Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

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Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.
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Most firms pilot AI but few feel ready to scale, survey reveals

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A survey reveals 71% of firms pilot AI, yet only 30% feel ready to scale it, hindered by talent shortages and cost uncertainties.
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OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

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OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.
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Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

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Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.
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Teradata launches MCP Server for trustworthy enterprise AI

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Teradata launches its open-source MCP Server to boost trusted, context-aware AI agents for efficient enterprise data analysis and management.
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Teradata upgrades ModelOps for scalable enterprise AI use

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Teradata upgrades ModelOps in ClearScape Analytics, enabling seamless AI integration and governance across multiple models for scalable enterprise use.
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Retab raises USD $3.5 million to expand document AI platform

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Retab has secured USD $3.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its developer-focused document AI platform that streamlines data extraction using large language models.
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Optimizely unveils CMS features to boost AI search visibility

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Optimizely launches new CMS features to boost AI search visibility, helping businesses adapt content for the rise of generative engine optimisation and AI-driven search.
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Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul

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Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor’s AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.
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Canopy joins Technology Industry Forum to boost cloud innovation

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Canopy joins the Technology Industry Forum to enhance cloud procurement and innovation, helping UK businesses optimise costs and simplify multi-cloud strategies.
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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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Marc Schriftman named Vice President of Engineering at LeanDNA

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Marc Schriftman has been appointed Vice President of Engineering at LeanDNA to drive innovation and expansion in its supply chain platform development.
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KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

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KnowBe4 and Microsoft have integrated SecurityCoach with Edge for Business to provide real-time security guidance and curb risky online behaviours in the browser.
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Saviynt expands offices in Singapore, London amid global growth

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Saviynt is boosting its global footprint with new offices in Singapore and London, plus expanded operations in India and Europe amid rising demand for its AI-based Identity Cloud.
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Michelle Whelan joins Komerz as Global Chief Business Officer

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Michelle Whelan joins Komerz as Global Chief Business Officer, also investing personally, to drive global sales and marketing growth for challenger brands.
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Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

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A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.
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Browser DevTools’ gaps leave millions exposed to threats

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Millions remain at risk due to browser DevTools’ inability to effectively detect malicious extensions, warns SquareX amid rising cyber threats.