About Jed
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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Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment
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data analytics
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ai
Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.
Rod Squires named CloudBolt CEO post-StormForge deal
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saas
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virtualisation
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private cloud
CloudBolt Software appoints Rod Squires as CEO, following its acquisition of StormForge, aiming to enhance its AI/ML capabilities in cloud financial management.
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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displays & projectors
Durata expands senior leadership, adding three directors to boost growth in the global critical power and data centre sectors amid AI-driven demand surge.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise
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fintech
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credit card fraud
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financial institutions
FICO's UK report warns of rising first-party fraud amid financial strain, as average credit card balances grow and missed payments increase year-on-year.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
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encryption
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biometrics
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mfa
Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.
Saviynt launches AI tool for identity risk management
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cloud security
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physical security
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iam
Saviynt has launched an AI-driven Identity Security Posture Management tool to help firms proactively tackle identity risks and reduce audit times by up to 90%.
Zellis launches Unstoppable campaign to empower HR & payroll
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partner programmes
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ai
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business continuity
Zellis launches Unstoppable campaign, highlighting HR and payroll's vital role and AI-driven solutions to boost business resilience in UK and Ireland.
Lallemand launches digital commerce portal to cut £3m costs
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Lallemand transitions its North American Baking unit to a digital commerce platform with commercetools, enhancing order efficiency and global scalability.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer to lead EMEA & APJ expansion
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risk & compliance
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emea
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fortune 100
NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer as International EVP to spearhead expansion across EMEA and APJ, reinforcing its global compliance growth strategy.
Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short
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digital transformation
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hcm
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genai
A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.
AI transforms hiring but human judgement remains vital
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data protection
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hcm
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ai
AI is transforming recruitment, boosting efficiency in CV screening but raising concerns about bias and the irreplaceable role of human judgement.
Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector
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it training
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fintech
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gen z
Ecommpay offers free neurodiversity training on 20 May 2025 to partners and clients, fostering inclusive workplaces in payments and FinTech sectors.
UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.