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
Cloudera launches AI assistant to boost data governance
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digital transformation
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Cloudera has unveiled its new AI assistant, Cloudera Copilot, designed to boost productivity and compliance for data practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs
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digital transformation
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encryption
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blockchain
Zoho's AI Director emphasises the need for tailored AI solutions to enhance business workflows, highlighting the company's commitment to operational independence.
AI in marketing: Infosys study finds value realisation gap
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report reveals that while 73% of enterprises utilise AI in marketing, only 52% see significant business value from these initiatives.
Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.
Catapult reports 20% rise in ACV & strong revenue growth
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saas
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.
Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
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cleantech
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sustainability
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smartsat crc
The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.
Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA camera for 2025 release
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fujifilm
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film production
Fujifilm has announced the GFX ETERNA, its first filmmaking camera, slated for a 2025 release, featuring groundbreaking imaging technology.
Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
Dell & Intel expand AI program for telecom providers
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Dell and Intel are expanding their AI for Telecom programme, launching new solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for communications service providers.
Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
Avalara unveils AI-based innovations for tax compliance
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Avalara has unveiled a suite of AI-driven innovations aimed at streamlining tax compliance during its recent CRUSH event in Austin.
Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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netflix
Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.
CyberArk & Wiz partner to boost multi-cloud security
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
CyberArk and Wiz have partnered to enhance multi-cloud security, integrating their platforms to improve visibility and control over privileged access.
Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.
New Relic unveils one-step observability for Kubernetes
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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apm
New Relic has unveiled a one-step observability feature for Kubernetes, enhancing monitoring and incident resolution with AI-supported insights.
Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech
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financial institutions
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hid
HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.
Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
Yubico launches YubiKey Bio Series for enhanced security
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Yubico has launched its YubiKey Bio Series - Multi-protocol Edition keys, enhancing phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises with biometric logins.