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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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Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise adoption
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Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.
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Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms
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Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.
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Michelle Huff named Chief Marketing Officer at Alteryx
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Alteryx has appointed Michelle Huff as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost its AI-driven data analytics platform's reach worldwide.
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Carnival Cruise Line, DXC partner to enhance IT globally
2 days ago
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Carnival Cruise Line partners with DXC Technology to enhance IT across its 29 ships, boosting guest experience and operational efficiency worldwide.
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Fragmented DevOps & poor developer experience cost millions
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software development
Poor DevOps and fragmented developer experiences cost enterprises millions annually through lost productivity, delays, and heightened security risks, says Harness report.
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Paydibs unveils NEO terminal to simplify payments for MSMEs
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commerce systems
Paydibs launches its NEO terminal in Malaysia, uniting multiple payment methods into one device to simplify transactions for MSMEs at MYR RM189.
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PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content
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PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
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DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey
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DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.
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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions
Last week
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application security
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breach prevention
Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.
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Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer
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application security
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Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.
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Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends
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Azerbaijan leads a 26% surge in European air travel bookings, with rising interest in emerging destinations reshaping traveller preferences, says new report.
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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses
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smart cities
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data analytics
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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INSHUR appoints Tal Brener & Mark Dennis to drive growth
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INSHUR appoints Tal Brener as CFO and Mark Dennis as COO Europe to boost growth after hitting one million UK policies and 25 million Amazon Pay-as-you-Flex hours.
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Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
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Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground
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ai
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analyst report
Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.
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Ian Tickle named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks
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Ian Tickle has been named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks, advancing from interim to lead the company’s global sales and expansion efforts.
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Superlab Suisse to open new lab at Campus Biotech Geneva
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Superlab Suisse will open its fourth Swiss lab at Geneva’s Campus Biotech by January 2026, offering flexible space for biotech startups in the growing life sciences hub.
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AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles
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AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.
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UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
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Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.
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Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Last week
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The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.