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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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Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
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Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
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CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response
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CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.
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Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
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Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI
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New Zealand’s Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.
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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
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UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
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UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
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Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
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Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
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ServiceNow unveils AI Platform to unify operations
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ServiceNow launches a new AI Platform unifying data, intelligence and orchestration to boost enterprise-wide automation and operational efficiency globally.
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Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate
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Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.
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UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
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Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
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Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
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Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
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Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
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Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
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Endava to accelerate Google Agentspace enterprise AI
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Endava partners with Google as an implementation ally for Agentspace, aiding businesses to adopt AI-driven agents for enhanced workflow efficiency.
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NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
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Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh to lead CX
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Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh as its first Chief Customer Experience Officer to lead global customer success and operations strategy.
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Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
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Ageas deploys LexID to unify customer records and service
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Ageas adopts LexID for Insurance from LexisNexis to unify data for over 4 million policyholders, aiming to improve underwriting and personalise services.
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Kore.ai, Microsoft link up to advance enterprise AI
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Kore.ai and Microsoft have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Kore.ai’s AI agent platform with Microsoft’s cloud and AI tools, advancing enterprise automation.
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Teradata appoints John Ederer as Chief Financial Officer
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Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, bringing extensive software and financial expertise to drive growth and AI market opportunities.