About Jed
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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IonQ makes Oxford global R&D hub after USD $1B deal
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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quantum computing
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ai
IonQ's USD $1bn acquisition of Oxford Ionics makes Oxford its global R&D hub and EMEA base, boosting UK quantum tech and deepening US-UK cooperation.
Steve Varley named Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus in Europe
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.
Hitachi Vantara VSP One delivers swift ROI & major savings
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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storage
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paas
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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.
LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
LogicMonitor upgrades its LM Envision platform with AI-driven features, expanded cloud support including Oracle Cloud, and a new flexible pricing model.
Human factor key as UK retailers face sharp rise in cyber attacks
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK retailers report a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with helpdesk scams and human error now key targets necessitating increased security training.
AI-powered consumer GPUs speed up password cracking with bcrypt
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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breach prevention
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llms
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ai
Advances in AI-driven consumer GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5090 drastically reduce bcrypt password cracking times, urging stronger, longer passwords for security.
Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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storage
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malware
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uc
Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.
BDO Canada named Major Player in IDC Canadian AI services report
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
BDO Canada has been named a Major Player in IDC's Canadian AI services 2025 report, highlighting its growing role in practical, scalable AI solutions nationwide.
Java 25 debuts with AI, security & productivity upgrades
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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erp
Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.
Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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payment technologies
Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
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.
Salt Security unveils AI agent API protection for enterprises
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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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.
Google Ads rolls out AI Max & new generative tools globally
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Google Ads now offers AI Max globally and new generative AI tools in Asset Studio, boosting creative control and campaign performance for marketers worldwide.
Denodo Platform 9.3 boosts AI data tasks with DeepQuery
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Denodo Platform 9.3 launches with DeepQuery and real-time features to enhance AI data tasks, boosting access to live data and complex analysis securely.
Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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martech
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iam
Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.
Forescout expands Envision Partner Program with new promotions
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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iot
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Forescout has promoted seven resellers and appointed NewTo Training as an Authorised Training Partner to boost its Envision Partner Program globally.
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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data science
UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.
IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.
LaCie Rugged SSD4 offers pro durability & speed for creators
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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martech
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content creation
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creative technologies
Seagate launches LaCie Rugged SSD4, a durable, high-speed portable drive for creatives, with up to 4TB storage and GBP £139.99 starting price.