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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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KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips

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KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods as executive chair to scale its chip-sized quantum key distribution products, boosting quantum-safe communications.
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Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds

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Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.
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HappyRobot raises USD $44 million to boost AI for supply chains

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Supply chain startup HappyRobot has raised USD $44 million to enhance its AI workforce platform, aiming to transform enterprise operations with advanced automation.
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UK consumers cut impulse spending, turn to smaller retailers

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Two-thirds of UK consumers cut impulse buys amid cost-of-living strains, favouring smaller retailers and embracing minimalist spending habits.
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Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features

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Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.
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HRLocker acquires WorkCompass to boost SME performance tools

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HRLocker has acquired WorkCompass to enhance its HR platform, offering SMEs a unified tool for performance, talent and HR management across the UK and Ireland.
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Getac unveils rugged AI-powered F120 tablet & V120 laptop for field use

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Getac launches rugged AI-powered F120 tablet and V120 laptop, designed for demanding fieldwork with enhanced durability and advanced computing features.
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Dext appoints Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America

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Dext names Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America to boost growth and expand bookkeeping automation from its Toronto office.
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Joe Honan appointed Chief Executive Officer of Singularity Compute

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SingularityNET appoints Joe Honan as CEO of Singularity Compute, driving advanced AI infrastructure and supporting global Artificial General Intelligence development.
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Hemanth Vedagarbha named Firebolt CEO to drive global growth

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Firebolt appoints Hemanth Vedagarbha as CEO to lead global expansion and strengthen its position in the analytical database market amid rising AI demand.
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Lusha launches AI-powered Sales Streaming for automated pipelines

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Lusha launches Sales Streaming, an AI-powered, GDPR-compliant platform that automates B2B sales pipelines with real-time lead intelligence and outreach.
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AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion

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AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.
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The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry

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The Open Group has formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium to standardise nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to boost industry adoption and reduce costs.
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Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

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Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.
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DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access

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DE-CIX India integrates Starlink's satellite tech to boost high-speed internet in remote areas, supporting India's Digital India goals and bridging connectivity gaps.
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Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK’s small firms

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Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.
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Tradebyte & Shopify launch app to unify brand eCommerce growth

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Tradebyte and Shopify launch an app to streamline multichannel eCommerce for fashion brands, centralising control over stores and 90+ marketplaces in Europe.
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UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022

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UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.
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SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security

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SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.
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Algomarketing appoints Graeme Hubert to drive global AI growth

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Algomarketing has appointed Graeme Hubert to its board to expand its AI-focused marketing talent solutions and drive global growth.