About Karen Joy
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.
Stories by Karen Joy - Page 17
AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
DTCC wins SEC nod for new cleared triparty repo service
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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ccp
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regulation
DTCC wins SEC approval for a new cleared triparty repo service at FICC, leveraging BNY's Global Collateral as US Treasury rules loom.
Security now central to business decisions, says report
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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socs
Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
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Hybrid storage & cloud set to reshape data in 2026
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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private cloud
Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.
OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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enterprise storage
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data management
OWC has doubled its ThunderBlade X12 portable Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD to 192TB, targeting filmmakers needing ultra-fast, on-set shuttle storage.
Coralogix secures sponsor for FedRAMP AI observability bid
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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siem
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Coralogix enlists US Federal Student Aid to sponsor its FedRAMP bid, targeting first-mover status in AI observability for federal buyers.
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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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hpc
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microsoft
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intel
OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
DTCC & BNY launch new Collateral-in-Lieu repo service
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ccp
DTCC and BNY unveil Collateral-in-Lieu cleared repo service, aiming to cut double-margining and boost buy-side access before 2027 rules.
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
CTERA ransomware tool aces independent lab testing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
CTERA's Ransom Protect blocks all eight major ransomware strains in lab tests, encrypting a median of just 2.28% of files per attack.
Nudge Security adds new tools to govern AI in SaaS
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Nudge Security unveils expanded AI-in-SaaS controls to monitor chatbot use, browser activity and risky integrations across cloud apps.
AI cyber threats outpace stretched security teams by 2026
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing thinly staffed security teams, as firms prioritise defence but starve programmes of people and budget.
FuturHealth taps Gr4vy to boost its payment success
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
FuturHealth overhauls payments with Gr4vy's orchestration tech after high failure rates, boosting approvals and stabilising checkouts.
Assured unveils Zerto DR service for VMware upheaval
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Assured launches Zerto-based DR service to give VMware users ultra-low RPOs, flexible failover and a smoother path towards Nutanix.
Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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devops
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.