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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.

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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
Yesterday
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hcm
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licensing
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
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Gallagher Security highlights success at ISC West 2025
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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security industry
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security saw great interest at ISC West 2025, unveiling its QuickSwitch system and boosting engagement with over 29,000 attendees.
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World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
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smartphones
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mfa
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phishing
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
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David Senior named chief financial officer at Nasstar Group
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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David Senior has been appointed CFO of Nasstar, succeeding Kevin Dangerfield, as the firm aims to bolster financial operations amid growth in tech services.
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NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
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SOCRadar launches Copilot AI to aid security teams
Yesterday
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soc
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cybersecurity
SOCRadar has launched Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant designed to automate threats analysis and ease pressure on overwhelmed security teams.
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Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
Yesterday
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devops
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
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Poor password policies still threaten business cyber security
Yesterday
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data protection
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encryption
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biometrics
Despite advances in cyber protection, 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, risking credential theft and online fraud, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
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MIDEO’s advance care platform registers 1,000 USACS staff
Last week
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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telemedicine
MIDEO Health's video-based platform now has over 1,000 US Acute Care Solutions employees registered, enhancing advance care planning access and safety.
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Canadians embrace spring cleaning & home upgrades for 2025
Last week
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smart home
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smart appliances
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LG Electronics Canada reveals a surge in spring-related searches, as Canadians focus on home cleaning, kitchen upgrades, baking, and fashion trends for 2025.
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Last week
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Warp Technologies appoints new leaders, wins Microsoft status
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Warp Technologies appoints Natalie Bell as Director of Growth and earns Microsoft Solutions Partner status to boost AI and digital innovation capabilities.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats
Last week
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endpoint protection
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edr
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.
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CTV ad spend lags viewership growth despite rising engagement
Last week
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digital marketing
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digital media
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digital advertising
Innovid's 2025 CTV report reveals rising viewership outpacing ad spend, with interactive ads boosting engagement and huge growth opportunities ahead.
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Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security
Last week
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.
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Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution
Last week
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Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity app, helping digital creators secure attribution and embed verified identity in their work for free.
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Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation
Last week
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martech
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agentic ai
Adobe unveils AI-powered video tools in Adobe Express, enhancing content creation with features like Clip Maker and Generate Video for professionals and businesses.
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Adobe unveils new Firefly app with expanded AI content tools
Last week
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martech
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genai
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Adobe unveils updated Firefly app, integrating AI tools and models from Google Cloud and OpenAI to enhance creative content generation across media.