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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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Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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digital disruption
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.
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OVHcloud deploys quantum SSL certificates for five million sites

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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cloud security
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quantum computing
OVHcloud now offers quantum-generated SSL certificates to nearly five million hosted websites, boosting security with free advanced encryption by October 2025.
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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.
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FICO unveils tailored AI models to boost trust in financial sector

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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FICO has launched tailored AI models to enhance accuracy, transparency and trust in financial services, boosting fraud detection and compliance by over 35%.
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NiCE partners with JJ Spaun to highlight AI focus in golf world

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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NiCE partners with U.S. Open champion JJ Spaun as brand ambassador, highlighting its AI-driven focus in golf and customer experience innovation.
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Boomi appoints Keyur Ajmera as CIO to drive global AI strategy

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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data analytics
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ai
Boomi has appointed Keyur Ajmera as CIO to lead its global IT and AI strategy, driving growth and digital transformation across international markets.
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Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Seagate and Acronis have partnered to offer MSPs secure, scalable archival storage with predictable costs, addressing rising data growth and compliance needs.
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Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.
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Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.
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Biostate AI's K-Dense accelerates scientific research cycles with AI

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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biotech
Biostate AI's K-Dense Beta, an AI research system, slashes biological research times from years to weeks, proven through Harvard Medical School longevity studies.
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LiquidStack appoints new executives to drive growth & innovation

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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LiquidStack announces three new C-suite executives to boost growth and innovation, supporting rising demand for liquid cooling in data centres globally.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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Hitachi Vantara VSP One delivers swift ROI & major savings

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One delivers a 285% ROI with payback in seven months, saving organisations USD $1.5 million through efficiency and reduced complexity.
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LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LogicMonitor upgrades its LM Envision platform with AI-driven features, expanded cloud support including Oracle Cloud, and a new flexible pricing model.
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AI-powered consumer GPUs speed up password cracking with bcrypt

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Advances in AI-driven consumer GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5090 drastically reduce bcrypt password cracking times, urging stronger, longer passwords for security.
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Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
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Java 25 debuts with AI, security & productivity upgrades

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.
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Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.
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Salt Security unveils AI agent API protection for enterprises

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ai ethics & governance
Salt Security launches a pioneering solution to secure enterprise API actions by AI agents, offering real-time oversight and automatic protection without manual setup.
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Google Ads rolls out AI Max & new generative tools globally

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Google Ads now offers AI Max globally and new generative AI tools in Asset Studio, boosting creative control and campaign performance for marketers worldwide.