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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.

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Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology
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Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
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KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces
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KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.
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Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains
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Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.
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Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
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Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.
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Bell to open Canada’s largest AI data centre network in BC
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Bell launches Canada's largest AI data centre network in BC, starting with a 7 MW facility in Kamloops powered by clean hydroelectricity in June 2025.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.
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AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
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A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.
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Verne appoints Billy Nolan to drive Nordic data centre growth
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Verne appoints Billy Nolan as Chief Development Officer to lead expansion of its Nordic data centre operations, focusing on projects in Finland.
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Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies
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Paris-based kyron.bio has raised EUR 5.5m to advance glycan-engineering tech, aiming to improve safety and efficacy of antibody therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
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Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.
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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
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Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
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Pigment , Google Cloud partner to boost AI business planning
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Pigment has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven business planning, aiding global firms in making faster, more informed strategic decisions.
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UK fulfilment warehouses 85% automated by 2030, study finds
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By 2030, over 85% of UK fulfilment warehouses will be automated, driven by AI advances and robotics, says Impact Express report.
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EastWest chooses Temenos SaaS to upgrade banking platform
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EastWest Banking Corporation partners with Temenos to adopt a SaaS core banking platform, boosting digital transformation and operational efficiency.
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Fujifilm Australia unveils retro-inspired digital camera
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Fujifilm Australia launches the retro-inspired X half digital camera, blending classic film features with modern digital tech for AUD $1,349 in June 2025.
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NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners
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NZ's Muttley’s Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.
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Awin launches Ava AI assistant, upgrades affiliate platform
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Awin has launched Ava, an AI assistant for affiliate marketing, plus upgraded platform features to boost commission flexibility and tracking accuracy for UK users.
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US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
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US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
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Securin appoints AI expert Dr. Mukkamala as new CEO
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Securin appoints AI expert Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala as CEO to lead its shift towards AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and advanced threat detection.
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Gcore appoints leading AI expert Prof Xu as Board Advisor
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Gcore appoints AI expert Prof. Feiyu Xu as Board Advisor to bolster its AI strategy and edge computing technology globally.