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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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LG Ad Solutions launches in Australia with Sydney office lead

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LG Ad Solutions has launched in Australia with a new Sydney office, appointing Alex Blundell Jones to lead its data-driven advertising growth on LG Smart TVs.
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KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk

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KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to help SMBs prevent outbound email risks by using real-time machine learning alerts against data breaches.
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Trupeer raises USD $3m to automate AI-powered video creation

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Trupeer secures USD $3 million to advance AI-driven video creation, helping businesses quickly produce personalised, multi-language product videos at scale.
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Celonis names Dilipkumar Khandelwal to lead customer success

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Celonis has appointed Dilipkumar Khandelwal as Chief Customer Officer and India Advisory Board Chairman to boost global AI-driven customer success.
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Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT

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Steve Mills is appointed Chief Operating Officer at DoiT, expanding his role after driving 2.5x revenue growth and a USD $5bn AWS partnership as Chief Revenue Officer.
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AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers

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Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

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Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.
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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

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A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.
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UK & EMEA firms cut AI, IT budgets as cloud costs soar

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UK and EMEA firms cut AI, cybersecurity, and IT budgets as soaring cloud costs and poor AI returns strain finances, says Akamai study of 750 IT leaders.
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Westfield Rise launches AI-powered DOOH targeting for 600 profiles

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Westfield Rise launches AI-driven DOOH platform, enabling brands to target 600 shopper profiles with precise digital-style campaigns in physical retail spaces.
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Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

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Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
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CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

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EC-Council’s CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.
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Canadian online retailers see 9% sales boost during Prime Day

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Canadian online retailers outside Amazon saw sales jump up to 23% during Prime Day, despite offering smaller discounts than last year, Salesforce reports.
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UK SMEs lag behind larger firms in adopting artificial intelligence

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UK SMEs adopt AI tools far less than larger firms, risking innovation and competitiveness as only 24% invest in AI or staff training, says new report.
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US IAM market set to reach USD $7.36b amid skills shift

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The US Identity and Access Management market is forecast to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, driven by rising demand for advanced security skills in top cities.
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Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

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A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
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Mediaocean promotes Drew Kane, Stephanie Dorman to top roles

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Mediaocean has promoted Drew Kane to Chief Product Officer and Stephanie Dorman to Chief Operating Officer as its Prisma platform targets global growth.
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Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech

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Berlin-based MOTOR Ai raises USD $20 million seed funding to advance transparent, neuroscience-driven Level 4 autonomous tech for Europe’s public transport.
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Google unveils new AI tools for brands, marketers in SEA

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Google launches new AI tools to boost ad targeting and creative output for brands and marketers across Southeast Asia's diverse digital landscape.
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NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth

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NAVEX appoints Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to lead growth and localise governance, risk, and compliance solutions amid rising demand in Japan.