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Jed Nykolle Harme

Former TechDay team member

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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AI & specialisation fuel high-performer growth in software channel
Digital Transformation

AI & specialisation fuel high-performer growth in software channel

AI adoption and focused specialisation drive high-performing software channel partners, delivering over 20% revenue growth and stronger customer advocacy worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season
Customer Experience

Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Plaud appoints Kamel Ouadi to lead global brand transformation
Digital Transformation

Plaud appoints Kamel Ouadi to lead global brand transformation

Plaud appoints Kamel Ouadi as head of Global Brand Centre to lead its transformation into an aspirational AI-powered professional brand worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive
Power / Energy

IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive

Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report
Data Protection

KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report

KnowBe4 retains its top spot in the G2 Grid Fall 2025 Report, leading in Security Awareness Training and Incident Response for multiple years.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech
Data Privacy

UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech

A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cloudflare unveils NET Dollar stablecoin to power AI agent web
Crypto

Cloudflare unveils NET Dollar stablecoin to power AI agent web

Cloudflare launches NET Dollar, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, to enable fast, secure payments for AI-driven services on the emerging agentic web.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Equinix unveils distributed AI platform to speed enterprise adoption
Hyperscale

Equinix unveils distributed AI platform to speed enterprise adoption

Equinix launches Distributed AI platform and global labs to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption with faster, scalable, and globally connected infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach
Global expansion

Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach

Epic Padel has secured USD $10 million to expand padel clubs across the US and boost global ventures, aiming to grow the sport beyond urban elite venues.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing

Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts

UK SME leaders focus on resilience and workforce growth amid rising costs and low confidence in economic policies ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge

Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Safe Software launches 24/7 global support for FME platform users
Data Analytics

Safe Software launches 24/7 global support for FME platform users

Safe Software now offers 24/7 global support for FME platform users, ensuring expert help anytime to minimise downtime and maintain business continuity worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Dell unveils updates to boost private cloud speed & security
Software-as-a-Service

Dell unveils updates to boost private cloud speed & security

Dell launches updates to boost private cloud speed and security, enhancing automation, storage, and cyber resilience for modern IT workloads.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
RYT event to spotlight blockchain's role in national systems
Fintech

RYT event to spotlight blockchain's role in national systems

RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Denodo boosts ROI, saves USD $3.6M in data lakehouse use
Data Analytics

Denodo boosts ROI, saves USD $3.6M in data lakehouse use

Enterprises using Denodo with data lakehouses report a 345% ROI, USD $3.6 million saved, and insights 3-4 times faster than lakehouse-only users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth
Partner Programmes

TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025