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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 15
Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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erp
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genai
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llms
Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.
Exclusive: Cloudera warns enterprises of looming AI cost crisis
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudera intensifies its AI focus, helping enterprises harness data securely while managing costs and risks amid rising regulatory pressure and AI adoption.
Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.
Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fastly has secured its seventh consecutive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice award for Cloud WAAP, praised for its Next-Gen WAF by 130 verified reviewers.
BlueVoyant joins Microsoft Sentinel to boost global cyber defence
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
BlueVoyant joins Microsoft Sentinel partner ecosystem, enhancing the AI-ready platform with custom solutions to strengthen global cyber defence efforts.
Exabeam Nova adds peer benchmarking to boost security posture
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.
Genetec sees global growth in access control & surveillance
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Genetec ranks second globally in access control software, leading organic market share growth and topping video surveillance software charts, says Omdia report.
UiPath unveils new AI automation suite to boost enterprise ROI
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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devops
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rpa
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apm
UiPath launches new AI automation suite with pre-built solutions and orchestration tools to boost enterprise efficiency and ROI in AI transformation.
Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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rpa
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llms
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agentic ai
Avalara unveils an AI-powered platform featuring agentic AI that automates tax compliance workflows from start to finish, boosting accuracy and efficiency.
Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Illumio's AI-driven security platform is deployed at Microsoft and integrated into Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat detection and containment in complex networks.
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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hcm
ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data protection
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siem
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cloud security
Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.
Astroscale & HEO partner to boost satellite servicing & SDA
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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national security
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risk management
Astroscale and High Earth Orbit Robotics form three-year partnership to advance satellite servicing, monitoring, and space domain awareness for allied operations.
Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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data science
Cloudera's AI strategy overcomes legacy system challenges, helping clients like an oil giant save USD $1 billion and transform enterprise data use.
Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cloudera invests USD $300 million in hybrid AI and data, focusing on secure, compliant platforms for complex enterprises amid AI demand surge.
Cloudera upgrades platform with Iceberg REST & AI cost savings
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Cloudera upgrades its data platform with Iceberg REST Catalog and Lakehouse Optimizer, boosting AI efforts and cutting costs by up to 79%.
Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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storage
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Cloudera and Dell have combined their platforms to launch a unified Private AI solution that simplifies data governance and scales enterprise AI securely and cost-effectively.
Cloudera expands AI ecosystem with four new enterprise partners
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Cloudera expands its Enterprise AI Ecosystem with four new partners to enhance predictive modelling, workflow automation, and AI observability for businesses.
AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
A global survey reveals 96% of enterprises now treat AI adoption as essential, marking a shift from competitive edge to core business necessity.
Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.