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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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.
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Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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financial services
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digital finance
Thomas Sullivan has been appointed Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets to lead strategic growth and innovation in digital finance and blockchain integration.
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Debt financing drives faster growth & higher startup valuations

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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capital
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financing
A study reveals startups using debt financing see faster growth and up to 49.7% higher valuations than those relying solely on equity funding.
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Cloudinary unveils new AI tools to ensure image authenticity at scale

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Cloudinary launches AI-powered tools to ensure image authenticity and streamline editing at scale, helping brands maintain trust and quality in digital visuals.
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Ecommpay wins Silver at 2025 eCommerce Awards for payment innovation

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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martech
Ecommpay won Silver at the 2025 eCommerce Awards for its payment innovation, also shortlisted for the RTIH Innovation Awards in Payments Innovation.
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Opal drives record AI adoption in marketing, boosts workflow scale

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Optimizely’s AI platform Opal hits record use, enabling 10,000 daily marketing actions across 50+ countries, boosting campaign speed and personalisation globally.
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Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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supply chain
Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.
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Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Cloudflare partners with UNICEF's Giga to monitor and improve internet access in schools globally, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of children.
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Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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cloud security
Check Point and Wiz launch a global, integrated cloud security solution combining real-time AI detection and prevention to tackle growing risks in dynamic environments.
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Guy Sucharczuk honoured as Cable TV Pioneer for 2025 class

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Guy Sucharczuk, CommScope executive, is honoured as a Cable TV Pioneer in 2025 for his over 25 years of innovation in cable and broadband technology.
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Maximor raises USD $9M to advance AI finance automation

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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agentic ai
Maximor raises USD $9 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven finance automation platform, helping firms streamline accounting without replacing existing systems.
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Comcast rolls out DOCSIS 4.0 FDX amplifiers for faster internet

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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commscope
Comcast and CommScope have deployed DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex amplifiers across all markets, enabling symmetrical multi-gigabit internet speeds over existing connections.
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Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.
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Retailers urged to boost week-long deals as Black Friday peaks shift

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Retailers are urged to extend Black Friday deals across the week as 2024 data shows shopping peaks shifting to earlier in the week and conversions rising to 5.3%.
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SentinelOne appoints Ana Pinczuk to lead product & technology

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne has appointed Ana Pinczuk as President of Product & Technology to lead global AI and cybersecurity innovation efforts.
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Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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Calgary’s Blackline Safety named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the seventh consecutive year, boasting 134% revenue growth over three years.
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Corintis raises USD $24M for AI chip cooling with Microsoft

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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Corintis has raised USD $24 million in Series A funding after a breakthrough in AI chip cooling achieved in partnership with Microsoft to boost data centre efficiency.
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Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.