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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.
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UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
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Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril to lead AI transformation

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril as CTO to enhance its AI-powered ad platform, following recent key executive hires to boost global growth and innovation.
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Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.
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Cognite appoints AI leaders to drive innovation push

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cognite appoints Geir Engdahl as CTO of AI and James Sirota as Global Head of Engineering to drive its AI-first strategy in industrial sectors.
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Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.
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Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.
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TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.
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Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
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Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

Wed, 21st May 2025
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ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat's In-Vehicle Operating System earns ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety certification, set for release in Q3 2025, boosting software-defined vehicle development.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.
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Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation

Tue, 20th May 2025
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A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.
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AutoStore marks EMEA milestone with leadership change

Tue, 20th May 2025
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AutoStore has appointed Frode S. Robberstad as EMEA President as it exceeds 1,100 system installations across 35 countries, boosting regional growth and automation.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.