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.
Stories by Jed
UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.
Checkatrade unveils digital tools, shop in summer update
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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google
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mobile apps
Checkatrade launches new digital tools and a shopping feature this summer, enhancing home improvement services for UK consumers and tradespeople.
YouTube drives trust, e-commerce growth in Southeast Asia
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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commerce systems
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google
YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional e-commerce GMV to 20%.
Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features
Yesterday
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cleantech
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sustainability
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voice control
Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.
Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
Yesterday
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online courses
Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
Yesterday
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.
Dynatrace unveils agentic AI to boost enterprise automation
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Dynatrace launches agentic AI in its platform to help enterprises predict system issues, enhance security, and automate operations with greater autonomy.
AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.
UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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accounts payable
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uk government
UK government departments face a backlog of unpaid invoices totalling nearly GBP £2 million, with some outstanding for up to 18 years, new data reveals.
Short-term focus slows digital transformation for UK firms
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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software development
One in five UK firms hamper digital transformation by prioritising short-term gains, delaying tech investments, and feeling pressure for quick ROI, says Crosstide.
European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance
Yesterday
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fintech
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defi
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digital wallets
Eighty-one per cent of European finance teams have increased automation to tackle regulatory pressures, boosting compliance and enabling strategic business roles.
AI & edge technologies top Hannover Messe 2025 trends
Yesterday
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edge computing
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iot
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industrial iot
AI and edge technologies lead Hannover Messe 2025 trends, driving industrial automation with advances in generative AI, DataOps, and private 5G networks.
Mary Yang appointed Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX
Yesterday
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dlp
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genai
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ai
Mary Yang, with 20+ years in tech marketing, has been named Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX to drive growth in its browser security solutions globally.
Huma launches AI tool to automate clinical note-taking
Yesterday
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
Huma has launched Hi Scribe, an AI tool automating clinical note-taking and billing, now used in 870 practices serving 10 million patients globally.
UK credit card debt up as spending slows, missed payments rise
2 days ago
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data analytics
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credit risk
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predictive analytics
UK credit card debt rises as spending drops 6.8%, with average balances hitting GBP £1,845 and missed payments surging 23% in March 2025.
PPDS appoints Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager
2 days ago
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digital signage
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digital transformation
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cx
PPDS has appointed Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager for Philips LED displays to boost growth and lead global direct view LED sales.
Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills
2 days ago
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it training
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ai
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corporate training
Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.
Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
3 days ago
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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ai
Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.
Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025
3 days ago
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e-learning
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edtech
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remote learning
Nelson’s Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.
Google Canada pledges CAD $13M for national AI training drive
3 days ago
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genai
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ai
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online courses
Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.