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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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Michelle Whelan joins Komerz as Global Chief Business Officer

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Michelle Whelan joins Komerz as Global Chief Business Officer, also investing personally, to drive global sales and marketing growth for challenger brands.
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Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.
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Browser DevTools' gaps leave millions exposed to threats

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Millions remain at risk due to browser DevTools' inability to effectively detect malicious extensions, warns SquareX amid rising cyber threats.
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Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.
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FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.
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Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.
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The Open Group unveils Forum for digital transformation standards

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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The Open Group has launched the Open Digital Transformation Forum to develop open, vendor-neutral standards and accelerate global digital transformation efforts.
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Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.
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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
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McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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Oracle adds AI-driven inventory management to cloud SCM suite

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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oracle
Oracle launches AI-driven Advanced Inventory Management within its Fusion Cloud SCM suite to boost efficiency in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
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NetSuite adds AI translation to workflows for seamless teamwork

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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NetSuite's new Text Enhance Translate uses AI to instantly translate over 20 languages within workflows, boosting global team collaboration and efficiency.
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Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Fujifilm launches the compact X-E5 mirrorless camera featuring a 40.2MP sensor, 5-axis stabilisation, and 6.2K video for versatile photography.
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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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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.
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SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.
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Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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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OpenText Cloud Editions 25.3 brings new AI, cybersecurity tools

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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OpenText launches Cloud Editions 25.3, featuring AI-powered tools and enhanced cybersecurity to boost enterprise information management and regulatory compliance.