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 27
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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recruitment
PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to secure AI agent identities
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to protect AI agents' cryptographic assets in enterprises, integrating with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto for enhanced security.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
Enterprise IoT systems now track 166,000 assets daily
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Large enterprises now track over 166,000 assets daily using IoT, evolving from simple location tracking to integrated systems monitoring multiple attributes.
Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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hcm
Netskope's rapid rise in APAC is credited to patience and cultural investment, as the firm now transforms cloud security growth across the region.
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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dlp
Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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aiops
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ai
Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.
OutSystems to host AI-focused ONE Conference for global experts
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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lcnc
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genai
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ai
OutSystems has revealed plans for its ONE Conference 2025, aiming to unite global experts on AI-driven software development advancements.
Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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crm
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encryption
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cx
Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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fintech
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healthtech
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
Illumio unveils AI-powered cloud detection & response tool
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Illumio has unveiled Illumio Insights, a new cloud detection and response tool enhanced by AI, designed to improve threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Launch of Make AI Agents enhances no-code automation
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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it automation
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ai
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nlp
Make has unveiled Make AI Agents, a beta feature enhancing no-code automation with real-time decision-making, used by over 200,000 businesses globally.
Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.