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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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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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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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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.
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Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat's In-Vehicle Operating System earns ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety certification, set for release in Q3 2025, boosting software-defined vehicle development.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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data privacy
A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
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Michael Campbell appointed Chief Product Officer at Hyland

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Hyland appoints Michael Campbell as Chief Product Officer to lead cloud, AI, and content management innovations, leveraging his 20+ years in enterprise software.
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Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
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Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
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NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
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NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
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Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor

Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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software development
Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
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Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.
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BlackLine unveils new AI agents to boost finance automation

Thu, 15th May 2025
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BlackLine has expanded its AI capabilities to boost financial operations, integrating agentic AI within its platform for faster, smarter accounting processes.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.