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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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Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
3 days ago
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flexible work
Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
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Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.
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Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
3 days ago
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
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US faculty seek support to boost digital course accessibility
3 days ago
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edutech
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it training
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higher education
A US survey reveals just 11% of higher education faculty feel equipped to make digital course content accessible to students with disabilities, highlighting training gaps.
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as chief marketing officer
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saas
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cx
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martech
Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
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NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth
3 days ago
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
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Orange Belgium pioneers CommScope VUE platform in Europe
3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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commscope
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nfv
Orange Belgium has launched CommScope's VUE platform in its DAA network, marking the first European use to modernise video delivery infrastructure.
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Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse
3 days ago
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customer service
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swoop holdings
Kangaroo Island residents face possible internet outage from 16 May as supplier Island Wide threatens to cut services amid stalled acquisition talks with Swoop.
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Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor
3 days ago
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digital entertainment
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ai
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software development
Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
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Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation
3 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.
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Klippa partners with Ben Accord to drive automation in AU
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
Klippa partners with Ben Accord Business Solutions to automate document processing and finance transformation in Australia, enhancing business efficiency and growth.
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AVK appoints Sarah King to spearhead sustainability drive
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
AVK has appointed Sarah King as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility to drive sustainability and social impact initiatives in the data centre sector.
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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fintech
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data privacy
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
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BlackLine unveils new AI agents to boost finance automation
4 days ago
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ai
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agentic ai
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blackline
BlackLine has expanded its AI capabilities to boost financial operations, integrating agentic AI within its platform for faster, smarter accounting processes.
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Ben Savage appointed CEO as Ekco eyes EUR €100 million goal
4 days ago
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storage
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
4 days ago
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
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Kore.ai deepens AWS partnership to boost enterprise AI adoption
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Kore.ai teams up with Amazon Web Services to boost enterprise AI adoption, integrating its platform with AWS's cloud for tailored business solutions.
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Lenovo launches AI-powered PCs & monitors for modern offices
4 days ago
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ai
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Lenovo launches AI-driven ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 PCs and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, priced from USD $268, to boost workplace productivity.
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Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
4 days ago
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saas
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
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Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
4 days ago
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ai
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microsoft
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google
Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.