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About Kaleah

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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah

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HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI
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The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
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saas
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network security
DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption
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transparency
Evident has launched its AI Use Case Tracker, revealing 167 AI applications across leading banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, highlighting a shift towards tangible impact.
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BT Group collaborates with Optiva to boost 5G services
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api
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telco
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b2b
BT Group is enhancing its enterprise services by integrating Optiva's Application Server, boosting B2B offerings and 5G network capabilities.
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Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use
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digital transformation
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cx
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ai
Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.
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BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity
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naas
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cloud services
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collaboration
BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
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UK workers seek greater role in shaping company strategy
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hcm
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ai
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transparency
A new survey by monday.com reveals that 67% of UK workers want greater influence in strategic decisions, with 75% ready to adopt AI tools in their roles.
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Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
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research
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forex
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finance
Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.
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SAS debuts tool for assessing generative AI adoption levels
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data science
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low-code
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genai
SAS has introduced a new benchmarking tool to help businesses assess their generative AI maturity, aiding adoption across the UK and globally.
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Infinigate expands partnership with Trellix across EMEA
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digital transformation
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network security
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cloud security
Infinigate has expanded its partnership with Trellix across EMEA, enabling partners in several regions to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
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Hurdle invests USD $20m in AI diagnostics for 2025
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ai
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investment
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life sciences
Hurdle has unveiled ambitious global partnerships and a USD $20 million AI diagnostics platform aimed at transforming precision health by 2025.
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AI centre to tackle fare evasion on public transport system
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cx
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martech
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Cubic Transportation Systems will partner with Imperial College London to create an innovation centre aimed at combating GBP £130 - £150 million in annual fare evasion.
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Brian Koo announces USD $35bn AI data hub in South Korea
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renewable energy
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r&d
Brian Koo has unveiled a groundbreaking USD $35 billion AI data hub in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, promising to shape the future of technological infrastructure.
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UK leads in diversifying mobile gaming ad spend markets
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
UK publishers are at the forefront of diversifying mobile gaming ad spend, outpacing competitors by strategically tapping into emerging global markets.
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NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.
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UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
A new report reveals that 63% of UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative, highlighting a disconnect between consumer needs and digital retail.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
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it training
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isaca
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
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T-Mobile & Red Hat align to modernise telco cloud
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uc
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edge computing
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iot
Red Hat has joined forces with T-Mobile to enhance its telco cloud capabilities using Red Hat OpenShift, aiming to boost automation and operational efficiency.
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StyleMatrix launches AI inventory platform for fashion sector
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
StyleMatrix has unveiled a new AI-driven inventory management platform tailored for fashion and footwear retailers, promising enhanced efficiency and real-time insights.