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Jed Nykolle Harme
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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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Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Celonis invests in Bloomfilter, enhancing AI-driven process intelligence to improve software development lifecycle efficiency and delivery outcomes.
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CommScope, DvSum launch AI platform to boost network analytics

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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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Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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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

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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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

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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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

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.
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Tenable reveals RCE flaw in Oracle Cloud editor, highlights risks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Tenable disclosed a critical Remote Code Execution flaw in Oracle Cloud's Code Editor, exposing risks of deep integration in cloud services-now patched by Oracle.
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DeepHealth expands AI breast cancer imaging with iCAD acquisition

Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions.
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Slack unveils all-in-one AI tools & enterprise search upgrade

Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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Slack launches integrated AI tools and enterprise search, enhancing team productivity with smart writing aids and unified data access across apps.
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Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
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Dataswyft boosts leadership with senior appointments to drive growth

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Dataswyft appoints four senior leaders to enhance strategy, policy, government relations and communications, supporting its Smart Data Transformation Programme.
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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global efforts advancing decentralised artificial intelligence and superintelligence projects.
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Kore.ai launches AI agent solutions in AWS Marketplace

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Kore.ai has made its AI agent solutions available on AWS Marketplace, enabling faster deployment and streamlined procurement for enterprises across various sectors.
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Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework for secure enterprise AI

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Kyndryl launches its Agentic AI Framework to securely deploy scalable AI agents that collaborate with human teams across diverse enterprise IT environments.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Doug Kurfess joins Globality as Chief Sales Officer to drive AI sourcing

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Globality appoints Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to lead worldwide sales and boost adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among major enterprises.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Zoho unveils Zia LLM & agent marketplace with focus on privacy

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Zoho launches Zia LLM and an AI agent marketplace, focusing on robust data privacy and customisable business solutions across global data centres.