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About Kaleah

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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

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UK workers overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support & training
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Research shows 71% of UK workers feel AI tools are advancing faster than they can learn, causing anxiety and highlighting a need for better support and guidance.
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UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal
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data analytics
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supply chain
The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
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Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth
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cx
Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.
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Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
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Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
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Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
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rugby australia
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rugby union
Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.
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Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth
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Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.
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Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
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Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.
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Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
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recruitment
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public sector
Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.
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Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
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Samsara & Element launch unified platform for fleet operators
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Samsara and Element launch a unified platform to help fleet operators in the US and Canada manage assets and costs with real-time data insights.
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AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount
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AI use in UK healthcare has soared to 94% in 2025, despite rising data breaches and declining focus on data security among IT professionals.
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ClearCourse acquires Avon Data Systems to boost hospitality growth
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crm
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revenue management
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guest communications
ClearCourse has acquired Avon Data Systems, enhancing its hospitality tech range with Rezcontrol to support over 450 UK hotels and boost sector growth.
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Klippa & Open Connections partner to boost AI document automation
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document management
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ecm
Klippa and Open Connections have partnered to enhance AI-driven document automation, aiming to boost efficiency in finance, healthcare, logistics, and government sectors.
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Majority of UK hospitality staff want more AI investment at work
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A survey reveals most UK hospitality staff and managers want increased investment in AI, seeing it as key to improving work efficiency and guest experience.
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Snowdon Timber boosts efficiency with Linnworks automation upgrade
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amazon
Snowdon Timber has boosted efficiency by automating ecommerce with Linnworks, processing over 200 daily orders while cutting operational costs.
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Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support
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Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.
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CybaVerse acquires SecureAck to boost AI cyber platform for SMEs
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ai
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cybersecurity
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acquisition
CybaVerse has acquired SecureAck to enhance its AI-powered cyber security platform, offering SMEs and MSPs flexible, cost-effective protection solutions.
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New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning
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Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.
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Kaine Mathrick Tech wins APAC MVP Security award for cloud leadership
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Kaine Mathrick Tech has won the 2025 Pax8 Beyond Partner Award for MVP Security APAC, acknowledging its leadership in cloud security across Asia-Pacific.