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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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Check Point appoints Jonathan Zanger to lead global AI strategy

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Check Point appoints Jonathan Zanger as CTO to lead its global AI strategy, advancing cyber security innovation with AI and automation.
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Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

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Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.
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Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices

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Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.
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Airwallex, Arsenal partner for Asia tour & stadium branding

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Airwallex teams up with Arsenal as Official Finance Software Partner, sponsoring the club's 2025 Asia tour and gaining stadium branding rights.
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DeepHealth expands AI breast cancer imaging with iCAD acquisition

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DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions.
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Slack unveils all-in-one AI tools & enterprise search upgrade

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Slack launches integrated AI tools and enterprise search, enhancing team productivity with smart writing aids and unified data access across apps.
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Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
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Dataswyft boosts leadership with senior appointments to drive growth

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Dataswyft appoints four senior leaders to enhance strategy, policy, government relations and communications, supporting its Smart Data Transformation Programme.
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Gresham names Hayley Zhu Sales Director to lead APAC growth

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Gresham appoints Hayley Zhu as Sales Director to drive growth and lead strategy across Asia-Pacific’s evolving financial technology landscape.
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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

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Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer

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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global efforts advancing decentralised artificial intelligence and superintelligence projects.
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Kore.ai launches AI agent solutions in AWS Marketplace

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Kore.ai has made its AI agent solutions available on AWS Marketplace, enabling faster deployment and streamlined procurement for enterprises across various sectors.
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Arquelle Shaw named President Americas to drive Equinix growth

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Equinix has appointed Arquelle Shaw as President, Americas, to lead growth and strategy across the US, Canada, and Latin America, starting immediately.
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Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework for secure enterprise AI

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Kyndryl launches its Agentic AI Framework to securely deploy scalable AI agents that collaborate with human teams across diverse enterprise IT environments.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Doug Kurfess joins Globality as Chief Sales Officer to drive AI sourcing

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Globality appoints Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to lead worldwide sales and boost adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among major enterprises.
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Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

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UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.
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HATLAB launches smart data programme with USD $40m backing

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HATLAB Studio launches Smart Data Transformation Programme with USD $40m backing to help firms convert customer data into secure, self-custodied digital assets.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Zoho unveils Zia LLM & agent marketplace with focus on privacy

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Zoho launches Zia LLM and an AI agent marketplace, focusing on robust data privacy and customisable business solutions across global data centres.