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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, promising up to 40% savings on hybrid cloud storage costs for enterprises.
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Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Dragos appoints Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and marketing efforts in operational technology cybersecurity amid rising industry risks.
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DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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financial systems
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DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.
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LambdaTest debuts AI tool platform for rapid validation

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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LambdaTest launches private beta of its Agent-to-Agent Testing platform, speeding AI agent validation by up to 70% with advanced multi-agent evaluation.
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Creative ITC appoints trio to boost global service growth

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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cloud services
Creative ITC boosts leadership with three key appointments to expand global cloud services and enhance security following LDC's private equity investment.
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Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trade me
Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.
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TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.
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MOTH unveils Space Moths, a quantum-powered game on Roblox

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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MOTH launches Space Moths, a quantum-powered multiplayer game on Roblox with real-time level generation by IBM and IQM quantum computers.
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Agoda launches AI chatbot to boost instant answers for travellers

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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travel apps
Agoda introduces the AI-powered Property AMA Bot to provide travellers with instant, accurate hotel information across all its platforms, enhancing booking ease.
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Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.
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Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.
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Celonis leads Forrester's 2025 process intelligence report

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Celonis has been named a Leader in Forrester's 2025 process intelligence report, praised for its AI-driven platform and enterprise-wide process control.
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Oracle & Google Cloud partner to deliver Gemini AI on OCI

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Oracle and Google Cloud have partnered to offer Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing AI access for UK businesses and global enterprises.
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AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.
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QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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encryption
QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.
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Refold AI raises USD $6.5m to automate enterprise API tasks

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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rpa
Refold AI raises USD $6.5m to automate enterprise API tasks, aiming to cut costs and complexity with AI-driven integration platform.
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NiCE, Salesforce deepen AI partnership for unified service

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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NiCE expands its AI partnership with Salesforce to unify customer service via deeper integration between CXone Mpower and Service Cloud platforms.
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NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.
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OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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network visibility
A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.
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Hitachi Vantara named leader for object storage by GigaOm Radar

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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storage
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Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm Radar for Object Storage, praised for innovation and SQL-based analytics in its VSP One Object platform.