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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 unveils LEAP to boost UK channel partner growth, skills

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Lenovo has launched LEAP, a UK programme offering channel partners rewards and training to boost sales and tech skills until March 2026.
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Anand Subbaraman named CEO as Icertis nears USD $350 million

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Icertis appoints Anand Subbaraman as CEO as the AI-powered contract intelligence firm nears annual recurring revenue of USD $350 million.
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Omnissa expands leadership team to drive partner led growth

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Omnissa bolsters leadership with three senior hires to accelerate partner-led growth and expand its global digital workspace market presence.
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EU cyber security market up 13% amid AI, regulation push

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The European cybersecurity market grew 13% in H1 2025, driven by AI threats, regulatory demands, and major deals like Palo Alto's $25bn CyberArk bid.
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SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

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SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.
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DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound

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DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.
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Alibaba Cloud to power digital services at Dakar 2026 Games

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Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.
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Michael Parker joins TurinTech to lead Artemis AI expansion

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Michael Parker, ex-Docker VP, joins TurinTech as VP of Engineering to scale the Artemis AI platform and boost productivity with AI-driven software development.
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Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly

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Widespread outages have cost Australians AUD $5.3 billion yearly, with 68% losing trust in telecommunications amid rising service disruptions.
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Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment

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Quest Software appoints new executive team and secures USD $350 million investment to boost AI, cybersecurity, and platform modernisation efforts globally.
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Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings

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Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a subscription model helping enterprises cut IT costs up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions with circular IT.
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Honeywell, Stereolabs launch mobile AI solution for warehouses

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Honeywell and Stereolabs have launched a mobile AI system that measures package size, weight and barcodes to boost efficiency in modern warehouses.
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Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts

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Semperis launches Service Account Protection Essential to help organisations monitor and secure Active Directory and Entra ID service accounts against cyber threats.
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Gibson boosts email revenue 120% with SAP Emarsys tools

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Gibson’s email revenue soars 120% and engagement doubles after using SAP Emarsys, boosting direct-to-consumer sales and personalised marketing efforts.
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Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems

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One in 10 businesses invest in holograms and avatars, but outdated AV systems and infrastructure hinder productivity and innovation benefits.
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Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave serverless report

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Alibaba Cloud leads Forrester Wave’s 2025 serverless development platforms report, excelling in innovation, AI, and scalability across diverse industries.
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European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

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A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.
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4 in 10 UK scam victims recover nothing after GBP £765 loss

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A survey finds 40% of UK scam victims recover nothing from an average loss of GBP £765, highlighting the growing impact of online fraud.
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Online scams trap one third of victims in Australia, New Zealand

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Research shows one third of online users in Australia and New Zealand fall victim to scams, often only realising after financial losses occur.
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UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules

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While 99% of UK business leaders support a private-sector ban on ransomware payments, 75% would risk breaking it to save their firms from cyberattacks.