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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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Supersonik secures USD $5 million to launch AI demo agent

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Supersonik raises USD $5 million to launch a multilingual AI agent that instantly delivers personalised live product demos via video calls worldwide.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to steer global expansion

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to lead global growth amid retail challenges, aiming to expand its commerce platform serving 4,000 customers worldwide.
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PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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PayPal offers Australian customers early access to Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser, including a 12-month USD $200 trial of Perplexity Pro.
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Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.
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Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.
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HappyRobot raises USD $44 million to boost AI for supply chains

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Supply chain startup HappyRobot has raised USD $44 million to enhance its AI workforce platform, aiming to transform enterprise operations with advanced automation.
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Getac unveils rugged AI-powered F120 tablet & V120 laptop for field use

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Getac launches rugged AI-powered F120 tablet and V120 laptop, designed for demanding fieldwork with enhanced durability and advanced computing features.
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Joe Honan appointed Chief Executive Officer of Singularity Compute

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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SingularityNET appoints Joe Honan as CEO of Singularity Compute, driving advanced AI infrastructure and supporting global Artificial General Intelligence development.
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Hemanth Vedagarbha named Firebolt CEO to drive global growth

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Firebolt appoints Hemanth Vedagarbha as CEO to lead global expansion and strengthen its position in the analytical database market amid rising AI demand.
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The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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The Open Group has formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium to standardise nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to boost industry adoption and reduce costs.
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Algomarketing appoints Graeme Hubert to drive global AI growth

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Algomarketing has appointed Graeme Hubert to its board to expand its AI-focused marketing talent solutions and drive global growth.
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ADLINK unveils SP2-MTL Panel PC to boost industrial edge AI

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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ADLINK launches the SP2-MTL Panel PC with Intel Core Ultra H processors and NVIDIA GPU options to enhance industrial edge AI and automation.
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Enero posts steady FY25 EBITDA growth as agency teams win awards

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Enero Group posted a 2% rise in FY25 EBITDA, boosted by award-winning agencies Hotwire, BMF, ROI·DNA and Orchard driving steady growth and margins.
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Swoop reports record revenue & cash flow as growth accelerates

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Swoop's FY25 revenue jumped 20% to AUD $106.5m with 64% higher cash flow, boosted by automation and major fibre network deals in Melbourne.
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WaveMaker launches TestDrive app to boost MVNO customer trials

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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WaveMaker launches TestDrive app, enabling MVNOs to offer branded, try-before-you-buy eSIM trials swiftly and without coding via a white-label solution.
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MariaDB acquires SkySQL to boost AI cloud database

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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MariaDB has acquired SkySQL, enhancing its cloud database services with AI-powered, serverless features to better support flexible and hybrid data management.
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Hyland to open source AI-ready cloud repository for enterprises

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Hyland will open source its AI-ready, cloud-native Content Repository, enhancing enterprise scalability, flexibility, and integration with modern AI workloads.
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Hyland launches agentic AI tools to boost enterprise automation

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Hyland unveils agentic AI tools, the Enterprise Context Engine and Agent Mesh, boosting automation by integrating with current enterprise systems seamlessly.
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KnowBe4 launches free arcade-themed kit for Security Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.