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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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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
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Michael Campbell appointed Chief Product Officer at Hyland

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Hyland appoints Michael Campbell as Chief Product Officer to lead cloud, AI, and content management innovations, leveraging his 20+ years in enterprise software.
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
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NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
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NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
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Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
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BlackLine unveils new AI agents to boost finance automation

Thu, 15th May 2025
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BlackLine has expanded its AI capabilities to boost financial operations, integrating agentic AI within its platform for faster, smarter accounting processes.
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Lenovo launches AI-powered PCs & monitors for modern offices

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Lenovo launches AI-driven ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 PCs and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, priced from USD $268, to boost workplace productivity.
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Hyland names John Newton as Chief Innovation Strategist

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Hyland appoints John Newton as Chief Innovation Strategist to boost its AI and content management advancements with his 40 years of industry experience.
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Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Lenovo research reveals 81% of IT leaders prioritise productivity, yet under half feel their digital workplaces effectively support transformation with Gen AI.
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Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Celonis unveils AI-driven upgrades to AgentC, integrating Orchestration Engine and launching Solution Suites for supply chain, finance, sustainability, and more.
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Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
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Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.
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Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.
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Pegasystems launches AI agents for finance sector control

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Pegasystems has launched Pega Predictable AI Agents, designed for regulated sectors like finance and insurance to ensure transparency and control in AI deployment.
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GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless to lead global revenue push

Wed, 14th May 2025
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GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead international growth and expand in sectors like infrastructure and government.
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Few firms embed ethics in daily operations, global study finds

Tue, 13th May 2025
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LRN's 2025 study reveals major gaps in corporate ethics programmes, highlighting weak middle management advocacy and inconsistent enforcement globally.
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Linn Academy returns in 2025 to boost ecommerce innovation

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Linnworks will revive its Linn Academy event in June 2025 as it will offer eCommerce retail pros insights, networking, and the latest industry developments.
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AdsAdvisor introduces platform for app marketing analytics

Tue, 13th May 2025
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AdsAdvisor has launched a global marketing platform offering mobile app businesses advanced analytics and creative workflow tools to boost growth.
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Adeptia upgrades platform to accelerate enterprise data flows

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Adeptia has launched Adeptia Connect v5, a data automation platform update featuring new marketplace and unlimited usage pricing to speed data integration.