eCommerceNews UK - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers

About Jed

Jed Nykolle Harme mugshot photo
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.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Jed - Page 40

Techday f a150711f0e47d93a9771

Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits

Tue, 20th May 2025
#
hcm
#
work-life balance
#
talent retention
London-based private markets platform Titanbay has been named the UK's Most Generous Company for its inclusive employee benefits and share scheme.
Techday f 3e8e2f17d82b983eaf48

Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise

Tue, 20th May 2025
#
cx
#
martech
#
digital engagement
91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.
Techday f e09067d664d337fb2f80

Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
#
saas
#
cx
#
martech
Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
Techday f c94182f0e0842cf5483f

Green skills gap limits UK youth access to growing green jobs

Tue, 20th May 2025
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
#
climate change
UK youth show greater confidence in green skills than global peers, but a 200,000-worker shortfall threatens the rapidly growing net zero sector.
Ps   michael campbell   headshot(2)

Michael Campbell appointed Chief Product Officer at Hyland

Tue, 20th May 2025
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Hyland appoints Michael Campbell as Chief Product Officer to lead cloud, AI, and content management innovations, leveraging his 20+ years in enterprise software.
Techday f c77ac340961edd33bd32

Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers

Fri, 16th May 2025
#
ransomware
#
mfa
#
phishing
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
Monica ohara headshot

Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 16th May 2025
#
saas
#
cx
#
martech
Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
Techday f 6366e515816bbe94ea7f

NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
#
private cloud
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
Techday f ac977d592ced4d135014

Orange Belgium pioneers CommScope VUE platform in Europe

Fri, 16th May 2025
#
network infrastructure
#
commscope
#
nfv
Orange Belgium has launched CommScope's VUE platform in its DAA network, marking the first European use to modernise video delivery infrastructure.
Techday f 1d819d98eae976a5addc

Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.
Techday f 776bea4e5d7efdeef07a

Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
digital entertainment
#
ai
#
software development
Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
Sarah king   head of csr   avk

AVK appoints Sarah King to spearhead sustainability drive

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
clean technologies
AVK has appointed Sarah King as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility to drive sustainability and social impact initiatives in the data centre sector.
Ps   andreas dombret   headshot

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
hyperscale
#
fintech
#
data privacy
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
Techday f b835a9c1c55cb79e802e

BlackLine unveils new AI agents to boost finance automation

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
ai
#
agentic ai
#
blackline
BlackLine has expanded its AI capabilities to boost financial operations, integrating agentic AI within its platform for faster, smarter accounting processes.
Ps   ben savage   headshot

Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
storage
#
endpoint protection
#
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.
Techday f cd2a6513a4cb8cdfec96

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
#
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.
Techday f 1b95beba383dd69c04e7

Kore.ai deepens AWS partnership to boost enterprise AI adoption

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
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.
Techday f 9806d17c0805d707b6ae

Lenovo launches AI-powered PCs & monitors for modern offices

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
ai
#
lenovo
#
tablets
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.
Techday f a78eaf19aac9df97267f

Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
saas
#
ransomware
#
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.
Ps   natalie farr   headshot  1

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Thu, 15th May 2025
#
ai
#
microsoft
#
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.