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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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Udemy unveils AI Role Play for workplace skills training

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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skills shortage
Udemy launches AI-powered Role Play, enabling professionals to practise business skills through custom simulations and real-time feedback, boosting workplace training.
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Pegasystems unveils fabric to unify enterprise AI automation

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Pegasystems launches Pega Agentic Process Fabric to unify AI agents and automate customer journeys seamlessly across enterprises by 2025 Q3.
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Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.
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Wolters Kluwer launches TeamMate+ AI Editor for auditors

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Wolters Kluwer has launched TeamMate+ AI Editor, a tool designed to boost auditors' productivity while ensuring top-tier security of audit documentation.
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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supply chain
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
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Check Point boosts Quantum Force with AI security update

Thu, 29th May 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Check Point enhances its Quantum Force platform with AI-powered branch security, boosting threat prevention speeds by up to 25% via software updates.
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Seventy-four percent of asset tracking projects deliver ROI

Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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cloud services
Research reveals 74% of asset tracking projects deliver expected ROI, with vendor support and system integration key for user satisfaction in various sectors.
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Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology

Thu, 29th May 2025
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ai
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software development
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legaltech
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

Thu, 29th May 2025
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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

Thu, 29th May 2025
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ai
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productivity
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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AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

Thu, 29th May 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
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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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Wed, 28th May 2025
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phishing
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

Wed, 28th May 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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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Fujifilm Australia unveils retro-inspired digital camera

Wed, 28th May 2025
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content creation
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

Wed, 28th May 2025
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e-commerce
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wine
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exports
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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Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Sony launches the Wireless Shooting Grip and Remote Commander for Alpha cameras, offering improved handheld shooting and remote control from July 2025 in Australia.
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Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs

Sat, 24th May 2025
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ai
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healthtech
Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.
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BillingPlatform Named Leader in Agile Billing by MGI

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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commerce systems
BillingPlatform tops MGI Research's Agile Billing report, rated highest among 50 vendors for its enterprise-grade, agile billing solutions.
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BeyondTrust recognised as leader in secrets management

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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BeyondTrust named Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Enterprise Secrets Management, praised for secure, scalable secrets solutions.
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Sandrine El Khodry named new EVP of Global Sales at ALE

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise names Sandrine El Khodry EVP of Global Sales and Marketing, aiming to boost sustainable growth and market presence worldwide.