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.
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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.
UK marketers outpace policy as AI investment & ROI surge
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martech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
UK marketers lead in AI investment and ROI, but only 36% have formal policies despite London overtaking New York as a top AI hub.
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
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saas
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dlp
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cybersecurity
SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.
European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
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storage
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data privacy
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microsoft
A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate
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edutech
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robots
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ai
Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots
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crm
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genai
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ai
ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.
UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%
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data analytics
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martech
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genai
UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.
HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.
Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites
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ai
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cybersecurity
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airlines
Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.
Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches
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e-commerce
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amazon
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marketing
Data shows Amazon dominated Prime Day deals in 2024 and 2025, with shoppers rarely searching rival retailers, despite their parallel sales events.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniVista Terra, an AI-driven on-premises network management system for industries needing local data control and security.
Kao Data names Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer for UK & Europe
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Kao Data appoints Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer to lead UK and European data centre growth and optimise business operations.
Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai security
Over a quarter of US firms lose up to USD $5 million annually due to network outages, prompting urgent tech strategy shifts and investment in connectivity.
AI spending drives revenue gains for CPG & retail marketers
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
A survey of 300 senior marketers in Europe reveals 61% report revenue growth from AI, with varying adoption across UK, France, and Germany retail sectors.
Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
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data protection
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vpns
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mdm
Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.
UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
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edutech
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ai
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collaboration
A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.
OpenText Cloud Editions 25.3 brings new AI, cybersecurity tools
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private cloud
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rpa
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genai
OpenText launches Cloud Editions 25.3, featuring AI-powered tools and enhanced cybersecurity to boost enterprise information management and regulatory compliance.
Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Saviynt and AWS collaborate to embed AI-driven identity security in Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise security and compliance in regulated sectors.
Celonis invests in Bloomfilter to boost AI SDLC insights
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Celonis invests in Bloomfilter, enhancing AI-driven process intelligence to improve software development lifecycle efficiency and delivery outcomes.