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.
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UK payment outages cost retail, hospitality GBP £1.6 billion
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Payment outages in the UK cost retail and hospitality sectors GBP £1.6 billion annually, with over five major disruptions each year impacting customer spending.
Ecommpay guide helps merchants navigate global eCommerce
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Ecommpay has launched a guide offering merchants practical strategies to navigate global eCommerce growth and tackle challenges in international payments.
Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.
VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning
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dei
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e-learning
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risk & compliance
VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.
Siemens & partners launch modular edge data centre solution
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dr
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand have launched modular edge data centres offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions with rapid deployment and flexible financing options.
Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning
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cx
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martech
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retailtech
Dentsu has integrated in-store eye-tracking data from Co-op Media Network into its tool, enhancing media planning with real-world retail attention insights.
Hitachi, SPP use AI to speed up US grid connection process
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Hitachi and Southwest Power Pool are using AI to slash US grid connection study times from up to 27 months to under 12, boosting energy capacity and reliability.
Stack Overflow, Databricks partner to boost AI knowledge
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
Stack Overflow has partnered with Databricks to offer its Knowledge Solutions datasets via the Databricks Marketplace, enhancing AI and data intelligence access.
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.
Hyland appoints Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer
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saas
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hcm
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hyland
Hyland has appointed Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead global HR strategy and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
Tenable appoints Ross Baker to lead sales for UK Ireland Africa
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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ai
Tenable has appointed Ross Baker as Senior Director, Sales for the UK, Ireland and Africa, to lead cloud security and partner strategies across the region.
Checkatrade unveils digital tools, shop in summer update
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digital transformation
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google
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mobile apps
Checkatrade launches new digital tools and a shopping feature this summer, enhancing home improvement services for UK consumers and tradespeople.
UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.
YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.
Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.
Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online courses
Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features
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cleantech
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sustainability
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voice control
Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.
Dynatrace unveils agentic AI to boost enterprise automation
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Dynatrace launches agentic AI in its platform to help enterprises predict system issues, enhance security, and automate operations with greater autonomy.
AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.
UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M
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digital transformation
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accounts payable
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uk government
UK government departments face a backlog of unpaid invoices totalling nearly GBP £2 million, with some outstanding for up to 18 years, new data reveals.