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 18
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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genai
Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
New Relic & M.Tech team up to boost APAC observability market
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic partners with M.Tech to expand its AI-powered observability platform across Asia Pacific via 1,000+ resellers, boosting cybersecurity solutions.
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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ai
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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erp
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syspro
SYSPRO has acquired US warehouse management firm DATASCOPE, enhancing its inventory and supply chain solutions for global manufacturers and distributors.
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.
Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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cloud security
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physical security
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iam
Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.
Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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quantum computing
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ai security
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erp
Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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email security
Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.
New study reveals Celonis platform delivers major benefits
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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credit management
Celonis' Process Intelligence platform achieves a 383% ROI and USD $44.1m benefits over three years, slashing costs and boosting efficiency globally.
AMD brings 128B LLMs to Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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llms
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ai
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amd
AMD enables Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to run 128 billion parameter large language models locally, boosting AI privacy and performance without cloud reliance.
Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.
ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mfa
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iam
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zero trust security
ManageEngine enhances AD360 with risk mapping and local MFA to combat credential abuse and privilege escalation in enterprise identity systems.
Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.
Exclusive: How Oracle integrates AI agents to boost enterprise productivity
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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supply chain
Oracle embeds advanced AI agents in its enterprise software, boosting productivity and insights across sectors with smarter, context-aware automation.
F5 & MinIO partnership boosts secure hybrid AI data pipelines
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 and MinIO have partnered to enhance secure, high-performance AI data pipelines across edge, cloud and on-premises platforms for diverse industries.
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.