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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Cognite appoints AI leaders to drive innovation push
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Cognite appoints Geir Engdahl as CTO of AI and James Sirota as Global Head of Engineering to drive its AI-first strategy in industrial sectors.

Google funds $5m initiative to boost AI skills in Canada
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genai
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Google Canada grants CAD $5 million to Amii to establish a national consortium training 125,000 students in AI skills across 25 institutions nationwide.

CEOs show rising optimism on tariffs as sector responses shift
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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business strategy
Study reveals a surge in positive CEO sentiment on tariffs among US-listed firms, with 32% optimistic in May 2025, up from 9% in April.

Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services
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digital transformation
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cx
Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.

Pay-i raises $4.9m to measure real-time GenAI returns
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apm
Pay-i secures USD $4.9 million to launch a platform measuring real-time business returns on generative AI investments for enterprises globally.

Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.

Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.

TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
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blockchain
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physical security
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genai
Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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job moves
ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.

Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
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smart grids
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nnnco
Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.

Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts
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smart home
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property market
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real estate
Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.

Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
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ai
Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.

Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS
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hybrid cloud
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fleet management
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open source
Red Hat's In-Vehicle Operating System earns ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety certification, set for release in Q3 2025, boosting software-defined vehicle development.

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations
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saas
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hyperscale
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mfa
A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.

Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.

Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.

AutoStore marks EMEA milestone with leadership change
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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emea
AutoStore has appointed Frode S. Robberstad as EMEA President as it exceeds 1,100 system installations across 35 countries, boosting regional growth and automation.