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

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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.
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Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.
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Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.
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UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril to lead AI transformation

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril as CTO to enhance its AI-powered ad platform, following recent key executive hires to boost global growth and innovation.
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Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.
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Cognite appoints AI leaders to drive innovation push

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cognite appoints Geir Engdahl as CTO of AI and James Sirota as Global Head of Engineering to drive its AI-first strategy in industrial sectors.
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Google funds $5m initiative to boost AI skills in Canada

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google Canada grants CAD $5 million to Amii to establish a national consortium training 125,000 students in AI skills across 25 institutions nationwide.
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CEOs show rising optimism on tariffs as sector responses shift

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Study reveals a surge in positive CEO sentiment on tariffs among US-listed firms, with 32% optimistic in May 2025, up from 9% in April.
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Pay-i raises $4.9m to measure real-time GenAI returns

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Pay-i secures USD $4.9 million to launch a platform measuring real-time business returns on generative AI investments for enterprises globally.
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Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.
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Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.
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Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.
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TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.
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Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
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Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

Wed, 21st May 2025
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ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
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Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.
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Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.
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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.