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.
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Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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digital edge
Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.
Exclusive: Workday CTO Shan Moorthy on AI, Agents and APAC innovation
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
AI agents are transforming enterprise platforms in APAC, enabling interoperable systems and boosting productivity without reducing jobs, says Workday CTO.
Workday expands Agent Partner Network with over 15 AI ventures
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Workday expands its Agent Partner Network with 15+ AI ventures, integrating their agents into its system for tailored enterprise automation.
Workday & Microsoft unite to simplify AI & human workforce management
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Workday and Microsoft have teamed up to offer firms a unified platform to securely manage human and AI workforces, enhancing oversight and boosting efficiency.
Workday unveils new platform to boost custom AI development
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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genai
Workday has launched Workday Build, a new platform empowering users to develop custom AI solutions integrated with their enterprise data and apps.
Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience for cloud & on-prem
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Cohesity launches AI-powered enhancements and partnerships to boost cyber resilience, securing cloud and on-premise data across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.
Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.
Accor selects Oracle OPERA Cloud to unify global hotel systems
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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customer service
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cloud
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travel
Accor chooses Oracle's OPERA Cloud to unify hotel management globally, enhancing guest experience and streamlining operations across 110+ countries.
Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Idemitsu extends its partnership with Rimini Street to support its SAP ECC 6.0 system, focusing on long-term stability and avoiding costly migrations.
Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netskope's APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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ai
Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.
Enero reports second half growth with strong agency momentum
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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b2b marketing
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financial results
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financial services
Enero reports 2% EBITDA growth in FY25, driven by strong second half gains and agency wins, setting the stage for continued success in FY26.
AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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llms
Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.
Commvault unveils new HyperScale Edge & Flex for cyber resilience
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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storage
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data protection
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edge computing
Commvault launches HyperScale Edge and Flex to boost cyber resilience for diverse enterprise workloads amid rising edge device cyberattacks.
ManageEngine adds DEX tools to cut IT tickets & boost uptime
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
ManageEngine introduces DEX tools in Endpoint Central to help IT teams proactively fix issues, cutting support tickets and boosting employee productivity.