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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.

Stories by Jed

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HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

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data protection
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phishing
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supply chain
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.
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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.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks

Today
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniVista Terra, an AI-driven on-premises network management system for industries needing local data control and security.
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Kao Data names Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer for UK & Europe

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data analytics
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dc
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ai
Kao Data appoints Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer to lead UK and European data centre growth and optimise business operations.
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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.
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AI spending drives revenue gains for CPG & retail marketers

Yesterday
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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.
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Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Yesterday
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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.
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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.
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OpenText Cloud Editions 25.3 brings new AI, cybersecurity tools

Yesterday
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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.
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Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security

Yesterday
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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.
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Celonis invests in Bloomfilter to boost AI SDLC insights

Yesterday
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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.
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UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Yesterday
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ai
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facebook
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social media
Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.
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CommScope, DvSum launch AI platform to boost network analytics

Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
CommScope and DvSum have teamed up to launch ServAssure NXT AI, a platform combining AI and analytics to boost network monitoring and customer service efficiency.
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Mindgard appoints industry veterans to lead AI security expansion

Yesterday
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saas
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devops
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it automation
Mindgard appoints cybersecurity veteran Aaron Portnoy and SaaS leader Tom Axbey to spearhead its AI security expansion and offensive testing efforts.
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Vertiv appoints Wei Shen as President of Greater China

2 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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power quality
Vertiv has appointed Wei Shen as President of Greater China, effective 22 July 2025, bringing extensive leadership experience in power and infrastructure sectors.
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Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

2 days ago
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.
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Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought

2 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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erp
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software development
A survey reveals 73% of firms faced Oracle Java audits, pushing 79% towards open-source Java to cut costs and ease compliance challenges globally.
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Most software executives plan custom AI agents to drive change

3 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Most software executives, 93%, plan to develop custom AI agents to boost productivity, enhance digital services, and drive innovation across industries.
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Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses

3 days ago
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payments nz
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forex
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commerce
Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.
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New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law

3 days ago
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licensing
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national party
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employment law
New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.