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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah

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Mortar & Firehouse merge to form Mortar Tech for global growth

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Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.
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Wellington Games Week highlights surge in New Zealand game talent

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Wellington Games Week showcases New Zealand’s booming game industry, spotlighting over 70 local titles and record job growth in the capital’s sector.
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Regulations & AI reshape customer experience in Australia

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Recent APRA rules and rising outages have pushed Australian firms to prioritise reliable, AI-driven customer experiences over mere interface design.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

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UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.
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Basildon council urged to approve GBP £1.3bn data centre plan

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Basildon council is urged to approve a GBP £1.3bn data centre plan promising jobs, tech growth and a new 34.5-acre nature reserve to boost the local economy.
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OM SYSTEM launches OM-5 Mark II camera & pro lens in India

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OM SYSTEM debuts the OM-5 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO lens in India, targeting outdoor photographers this festive season.
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RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

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RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.
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NEXCOM unveils rugged AI computer for agriculture & industry

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NEXCOM launches the rugged ATC 3561-NA4C AI computer for agriculture and industry, delivering NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano power in harsh conditions.
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Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

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Ramboll’s new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
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UK cyber sector report urges action for growth & resilience

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An independent UK Cyber Growth Action Plan urges urgent steps to boost the £13.2 billion cyber security sector for resilience and economic growth.
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Australian boards slow to invest in cyber risk despite rising threats

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Australian boards recognise rising cyber threats, yet investment in tackling them remains limited, despite 75% facing third-party vulnerabilities recently.
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Blackline Safety wins USD $1.8m deal for water utility devices

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Blackline Safety secured a USD $1.8m contract to supply 560+ safety devices and services to a major Californian water utility over four years.
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Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ to drive data-led operations

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Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ, renaming their West Stand for 2025/26, to embed data-led insights in rugby operations and fan engagement.
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DiffusionData wins data ops award & achieves record 2025 success

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DiffusionData was named Best Data Ops Solution Provider at the 2025 Data Management Insight Awards USA, marking a record year of industry recognition.
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Direxyon launches AI cloud platform for smarter asset planning

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DIREXYON launches AI-driven cloud platform DIREXYON GO to aid municipalities and utilities in smarter asset investment planning and infrastructure management.
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Simworx boosts global exports & jobs with innovative park tech

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Simworx, a West Midlands firm, secures GBP £134m in exports, boosting jobs with cutting-edge indoor theme park technology worldwide.
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CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift

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payment technologies
CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.
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IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal

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IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.
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Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility

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Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.