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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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UK firms show AI overconfidence without robust safeguards in place

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Nearly a third of UK firms fully trust AI without proper governance or safeguards, risking flawed decisions and lagging behind global competitors in AI maturity.
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CMA approves Speedy & HSS ProService digital marketplace deal

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The CMA has approved Speedy's 10% stake in HSS ProService Marketplace, uniting digital procurement with a nationwide network for UK construction.
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Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X

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Young UK hospitality staff face more shift unpredictability and stress than Gen X, with 73% of Gen Z reporting last-minute changes to their schedules.
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Ayrshire College secures cyber upgrade to enhance student skills

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Ayrshire College partners with Acumen Cyber and HEFESTIS to enhance cyber defences and offer students hands-on security experience in a live environment.
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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

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The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
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Debenhams Group rolls out AI for smarter stock & pricing

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Debenhams Group has adopted AI technology to enhance stock management and pricing decisions across its brands before the peak festive shopping season.
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US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff

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US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.
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Pluxee launches UK app to boost employee savings & wellbeing

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Pluxee unveils a UK app to help employees save up to GBP £1,200 yearly via cashback, salary sacrifice schemes, and wellbeing support in a single platform.
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UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

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Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

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An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
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CMA clears HSS ProService & Speedy digital hire partnership

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The CMA has approved a partnership between HSS ProService and Speedy Hire, creating a unified digital platform for equipment and services in UK construction.
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Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

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Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
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Leicester hospitals launch integrated patient admin system upgrade

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University Hospitals of Leicester has launched a new Patient Administration System, integrating patient records to improve care and staff efficiency across three hospitals.
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Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation

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Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.
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iryo saves EUR €3.4 million with digital procurement overhaul

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Iryo's full digital overhaul of procurement has saved EUR €3.4 million, boosting efficiency and supplier oversight with automation and AI technologies.
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Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

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US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.
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Stockurday surge challenges UK logistics amid record BFCM sales

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UK retailers face a tense 'Stockurday' as record Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales push logistics to their limits amid rising AI shopping trends.
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Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas

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UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.
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Alayic launches UK AI voice agent service from GBP £39.99 monthly

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Alayic has launched an AI voice agent service in the UK for GBP £39.99/month, helping small businesses automate customer calls around the clock.
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Tokenovate launches Novat Protocol for instant T+0 settlement

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Tokenovate unveils Novat Protocol, enabling instant T+0 settlement to boost liquidity and cut risks in tokenised asset markets under existing regulations.