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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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Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer
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Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.
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Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends
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Azerbaijan leads a 26% surge in European air travel bookings, with rising interest in emerging destinations reshaping traveller preferences, says new report.
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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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INSHUR appoints Tal Brener & Mark Dennis to drive growth
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INSHUR appoints Tal Brener as CFO and Mark Dennis as COO Europe to boost growth after hitting one million UK policies and 25 million Amazon Pay-as-you-Flex hours.
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Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
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Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground
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Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.
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Ian Tickle named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks
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Ian Tickle has been named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks, advancing from interim to lead the company’s global sales and expansion efforts.
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Superlab Suisse to open new lab at Campus Biotech Geneva
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Superlab Suisse will open its fourth Swiss lab at Geneva’s Campus Biotech by January 2026, offering flexible space for biotech startups in the growing life sciences hub.
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AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles
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AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.
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UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
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Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.
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Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
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The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.
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UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
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UK finance teams face delays as expense management stays manual
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Nearly one in three UK employees are regularly chased for missing receipts, highlighting ongoing delays as finance teams rely on manual expense management processes.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for best eCommerce payment solution award
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for the Best eCommerce Payment Solution at the 2025 eCommerce Awards, highlighting its innovative payment journey improvements.
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AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians
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Right2Drive has launched an AI-driven tool to boost Australian drivers' awareness of road safety laws, accident claims, and legal rights for improved safety and understanding.
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Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts
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Moonpig has launched in Australia, offering personalised cards and curated gifts printed locally in Melbourne and Sydney, with delivery via Australia Post.
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UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks
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A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.
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Nelson’s digital education shift spotlighted at London forums
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Nelson CEO Steve Brown discusses digital learning’s future and education’s transformation at key London forums, highlighting the firm’s shift to tech-driven teaching.
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Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
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Ninety percent of Canadian businesses view secure, reliable 5G as vital for innovation and growth, despite cost and infrastructure challenges impacting progress.
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Riverlane appoints key leaders for global quantum software
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Riverlane boosts its quantum software efforts by appointing Abe Asfaw and Guen Prawiroatmodjo to lead quantum error correction and open-source SDK development.