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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.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Jed

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Informatica unveils agentic AI updates to boost data trust & security

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Informatica updates its Intelligent Data Management Cloud with new agentic AI features, enhancing data trust, security and automation for enterprises.
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Furniture retailers see 3D & AR overtaking traditional photos

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A Fixtuur study reveals 79% of furniture retailers now prefer 3D and AR over traditional photos, boosting sales and enhancing customer engagement online.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect for secure AI use

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Check Point and NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect, a security solution for AI infrastructure, securing enterprise AI without compromising performance.
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Hot Wheels racing game launches exclusively for BMW drivers

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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BMW drivers can now enjoy Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive, an exclusive in-car racing game available through AirConsole until June 2026.
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User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.
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Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.
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Akamai & NVIDIA launch global edge AI platform for real-time use

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Akamai and NVIDIA have launched Akamai Inference Cloud, a global edge AI platform delivering real-time, low-latency AI inference closer to users.
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AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Global firms rapidly invest in AI, allocating 45% of tech budgets, but network infrastructure spending lags at just 8%, risking connectivity amid expansion plans.
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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
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RealWear launches Arc 3 headset & Ari OS for safer frontline work

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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RealWear unveils the Arc 3 headset and Ari OS, offering hands-free, voice-controlled tech to boost safety and efficiency for frontline workers.
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DXC unveils Xponential framework to scale responsible AI adoption

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DXC Technology launches Xponential, a new AI framework to help businesses deploy and scale responsible AI with governance and measurable results.
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Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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NZ family seeks NZD $500,000 for son's CAR T-cell cancer trial in US

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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A New Zealand family aims to raise NZD $500,000 to fund their son Hugo's CAR T-cell cancer trial in the US after exhausting local treatment options.
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AI sidebar spoofing attack exploits trust in browser extensions

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
SquareX reveals AI sidebar spoofing attacks via malicious browser extensions tricking users into revealing credentials across top browsers like Edge and Safari.
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Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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payment technologies
Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.
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Saviynt & CrowdStrike unify identity & endpoint security data

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Saviynt has integrated with CrowdStrike Falcon to share security data, enhancing real-time threat detection and speeding response in hybrid and multicloud environments.
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UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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UnifyApps raises USD $50 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to help firms scale enterprise AI with low-code solutions and new leadership.
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Report reveals perceptions gap on barriers for women in tech

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals men and women strongly differ on perceptions of career barriers and bias in the technology sector worldwide.