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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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Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to boost global expansion

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.
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CommScope unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 for all hotel types

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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CommScope launches AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 solutions by RUCKUS Networks, offering tailored, high-speed connectivity for luxury to budget hotels worldwide.
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Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.
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Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Deputy has named Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead AI innovation and enhance technology for shift-based businesses globally.
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Snowflake, Acxiom launch AI platform for marketing data

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Snowflake and Acxiom have joined forces to launch a secure, AI-driven marketing data platform, revolutionising brand data access and privacy management globally.
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Prezzee & UnionPay partner to expand global digital gifting

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.
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AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.
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AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
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Silverpush unveils AI tool for brand safety on TikTok ads

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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social media
Silverpush launches AI-powered Silverpush Mirrors for TikTok, enhancing brand safety and campaign optimisation for advertisers on the platform.
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Infoblox exposes VexTrio adtech in WordPress malware

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Infoblox reveals links between WordPress malware campaigns and adtech firms tied to Russia, exposing vast, coordinated cybercrime exploiting web traffic globally.
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Nureva unveils HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Nureva launches its HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces, offering adaptive voice lift and AI integration for seamless conferencing and assistive listening.
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Multiplier unveils COR for global contractor compliance

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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onboarding
Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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cloud security
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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Roop Singh appointed Chief Executive Officer at Version 1

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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ibm
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wipro
Roop Singh, previously Chief Commercial Officer, is appointed CEO of Version 1, ending interim leadership after former CEO's exit seven months ago.
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Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.
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Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.
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Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.
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Transport sector faces rising cyber risks amid AI boom

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.
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Lenovo debuts new ThinkStation workstations & remote solutions

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Lenovo launches new ThinkStation workstations and remote solutions with Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA tech, boosting performance for professionals worldwide.
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FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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FICO leads Forrester's AI decision platforms report, achieving top scores for its platform's innovation and decision-making capabilities among 15 vendors.