About Melania
Melania Watson
Interview Editor
Melania Watson is our Interview Editor for the TechDay editorial team. Starting her journalism career with Newshub as a Digital Reporter and Producer, she has a keen interest in technology, communication, and current affairs. Melania takes pride in conducting professional and in-depth interviews, which assist her in producing exclusive content that resonates with TechDay’s audience.
Stories by Melania - Page 18
SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
SecurityHQ and Data3 have joined forces to enhance Australia’s cyber defences, unveiling a new Security Operations Centre in Brisbane.
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
New Relic opens new Bengaluru office for expansion in India
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cx
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martech
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nvidia
New Relic has expanded its presence in India by launching a new office in Bengaluru, featuring over 300 seats to support its growing teams.
WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer’s Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.
Thesys secures $4m to advance generative UI designs
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thesys has secured USD $4 million in funding led by Together Fund to revolutionise AI-driven interfaces with its innovative 'Generative UI' platform.
Survey reveals positive sentiment towards data centres
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financial systems
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cyrusone
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survey results
A recent survey shows that 93% of Europeans view data centres positively, but understanding of their role remains low, with just 52% grasping their purpose.
CrowdStrike launches AI Red Team for AI security threats
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
CrowdStrike has launched its AI Red Team Services to help organisations secure AI systems against threats like model tampering and data poisoning.
Exclusive: AWS’ sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dei
Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.
Dynatrace joins Her Tech Circle to boost gender equity
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dynatrace
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mentorship
Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
NICE launches AI-powered CXone Mpower SmartSpeak tool
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower SmartSpeak, an AI-driven solution aiming to eliminate language barriers and enhance global communication.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
Apple New Zealand's local revenues and profits decline
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple New Zealand has reported a revenue drop to $1.14 billion and a net profit decline to $22.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 2024.
AI & low-code innovation transforming APAC development
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devops
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apm
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low-code
Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.
Orica advances global payroll with Dayforce platform
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hcm
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deloitte
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workforce management
Dayforce has completed the second phase of its global payroll system for Orica, benefiting over 12,500 employees across 44 countries.
Trustwave achieves Microsoft FastTrack status in APAC region
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cloud services
Trustwave has attained Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status and is recognised as a Microsoft Verified MXDR provider for the APAC region.
Elastic & LG CNS partner to enhance AI search with KeyLook
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Elastic has teamed up with LG CNS to boost search capabilities, achieving a 95% relevance rate and halving data retrieval times with Elasticsearch.
EBANX’s expansion strategy drives financial inclusion in emerging markets
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digital economy
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global expansion
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xtransfer
EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.
Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.