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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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Zeller launches developer suite to boost enterprise payments

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Zeller unveils Australia's first developer-driven payment suite, boosting omnichannel payment solutions for large, multi-site enterprises nationwide.
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KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

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KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.
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Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy

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Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.
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Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

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Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.
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K2 Think sets new AI reasoning benchmark with compact model

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MBZUAI and G42 unveil K2 Think, a compact AI model with 32 billion parameters, outperforming larger systems in reasoning and maths benchmarks.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

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Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.
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Cisco launches Splunk AI-driven tools to streamline SOC security

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Cisco unveils two AI-driven editions of Splunk Enterprise Security to streamline SOC operations, boost threat detection, and accelerate incident response globally.
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Cisco unveils AI observability upgrades to boost digital insights

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Cisco upgrades Splunk Observability with AI tools to enhance digital operations visibility, aiding businesses in monitoring applications, networks, and AI systems effectively.
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Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA

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Veeam appoints Doriane Groene as Senior Director to lead and deepen its Microsoft alliance across EMEA, focusing on cloud and AI collaboration.
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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

2 days ago
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ai
A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.
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Gallagher & Advancis unify security to boost control & flexibility

2 days ago
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Gallagher Security and Advancis have partnered to unify security management, integrating Command Centre and WinGuard for enhanced control and flexibility.
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New Zealand SME jobs recover but workers remain uneasy about pay

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New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.
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Petr Podrouzek named CTO as IP Fabric boosts AI automation focus

3 days ago
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Petr Podrouzek has been named CTO at IP Fabric to drive advancements in AI-driven network automation amid growing enterprise demand.
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Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC

3 days ago
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Dr Deepak Divan joins Endeavour to lead high-power DC infrastructure development, tackling rising energy demands in AI, industry and transport sectors.
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth

3 days ago
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
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Innovid tops QKS AdTech report for leading AI-driven maturity

3 days ago
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Innovid by Mediaocean is named Most Valuable Pioneer in QKS Group’s 2025 AI Maturity Matrix, leading AI integration in advertising technology platforms.
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Meghan Stabler joins alentr as CMO to drive AI pricing

3 days ago
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Meghan Stabler, ex-BigCommerce exec, joins AI pricing platform alentr as chief marketing officer to spearhead retail sector growth and innovation.
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Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions

3 days ago
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Brightsolid appoints Microsoft MVP Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions to enhance hybrid cloud and cyber security services with a focus on Microsoft integration.
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Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion

3 days ago
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.