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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Jed - Page 24
Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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%
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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.
AI spending drives revenue gains for CPG & retail marketers
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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edutech
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uc
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ai
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
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
CommScope, DvSum launch AI platform to boost network analytics
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
Mindgard appoints industry veterans to lead AI security expansion
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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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.
Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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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.