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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.

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Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

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Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.
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Chris Hancock named 2025 Communications Ambassador at TIE Awards

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Chris Hancock honoured as 2025 Communications Ambassador at TIE Awards for his transformative leadership at AARNet in Australia's telecom sector.
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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

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Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
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McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

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McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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Oracle adds AI-driven inventory management to cloud SCM suite

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Oracle launches AI-driven Advanced Inventory Management within its Fusion Cloud SCM suite to boost efficiency in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
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NetSuite adds AI translation to workflows for seamless teamwork

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NetSuite's new Text Enhance Translate uses AI to instantly translate over 20 languages within workflows, boosting global team collaboration and efficiency.
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All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

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All top 100 Singapore firms faced at least one third-party cyber breach last year, revealing widespread supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal defences.
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Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor

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Fujifilm launches the compact X-E5 mirrorless camera featuring a 40.2MP sensor, 5-axis stabilisation, and 6.2K video for versatile photography.
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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

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New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.
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UK marketers outpace policy as AI investment & ROI surge

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UK marketers lead in AI investment and ROI, but only 36% have formal policies despite London overtaking New York as a top AI hub.
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SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

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SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
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Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth

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Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.
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European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

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A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots

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ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.
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UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%

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UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.
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HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

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Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.
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Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites

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Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.
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Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches

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Data shows Amazon dominated Prime Day deals in 2024 and 2025, with shoppers rarely searching rival retailers, despite their parallel sales events.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniVista Terra, an AI-driven on-premises network management system for industries needing local data control and security.