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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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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
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Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
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Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Ecommpay offers free neurodiversity training on 20 May 2025 to partners and clients, fostering inclusive workplaces in payments and FinTech sectors.
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Akamai launches firewall to protect enterprise AI from cyber threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Akamai launches Firewall for AI, a new security solution to protect AI applications from cyber threats like adversarial attacks and data scraping.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne, a unified security platform offering complete cybersecurity management to tackle tool fragmentation and boost protection.
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AppOmni launches protocol server to boost security teams

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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AppOmni launches the world's first SaaS security Model Context Protocol server, speeding up incident investigations and enhancing AI-driven security tool integration.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
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SOCRadar launches Copilot AI to aid security teams

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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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Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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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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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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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Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.