About Karen Joy
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.
Stories by Karen Joy - Page 16
Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.
Thomson Reuters unveils industry Trust in AI Alliance
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Thomson Reuters launches Trust in AI Alliance with Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI to develop trustworthy agentic AI systems.
Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.
Wise tips five trends reshaping cross-border payments
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Wise forecasts five shifts to speed up cross-border payments by 2026, as new rules, tech links and customer demands reshape the market.
European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.
Cloudflare: outdated apps stifle APAC AI investment gains
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Cloudflare warns outdated apps across APAC are choking AI gains, as modernised firms see triple the returns on their AI investments.
Cloudflare buys Human Native to reshape AI data deals
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Cloudflare acquires UK AI marketplace Human Native to give creators more control and pay for data used to train and run AI systems.
Visionplatform.ai adds AI agents to Milestone XProtect
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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socs
Visionplatform.ai adds on-premise AI agents to Milestone XProtect, turning security control rooms into decision-support environments.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys DHL Ohio hub for SGD $94.5m
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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dhl
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cbre
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy DHL's Canal Winchester Ohio logistics hub for SGD $94.5m in a sale and leaseback to deepen Midwest reach.
SEON posts rapid growth & raises USD $80m Series C
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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hyperscale
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fintech
SEON posts over 80% ARR growth, boosts API usage 250% and secures USD $80 million Series C to scale AI-powered fraud and AML platform.
AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
GlobalLogic names LuJean Smith CMO to drive AI growth
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
GlobalLogic hires LuJean Smith as CMO to sharpen global brand, push VelocityAI and align with Hitachi's Inspire 2027 growth strategy.
Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
Layercake expands Streamcake media platform on OCI
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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cloud security
Layercake's Streamcake media orchestration platform is now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, targeting broadcast and streaming workflows.
AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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gaming
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crypto
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fintech
Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.
Security now central to business decisions, says report
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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socs
Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
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Hybrid storage & cloud set to reshape data in 2026
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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private cloud
Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.