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 36
Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins cloud award for best telephony use
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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cloud security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
Exclusive: Infoblox reveals the importance of DNS security in the digital age
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infoblox's Chief Evangelist Cricket Liu emphasises the critical yet misunderstood role of DNS security, urging businesses to adopt protective DNS measures.
Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
Focus on human behaviour critical in 2025 security trends
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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support
Gallagher Security's new report reveals that overlooking human behaviour in security solutions risks inefficiencies and missed technological potential.
SolarWinds honours top EMEA partners with 2025 awards
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SolarWinds has honoured its top EMEA partners with the 2025 Partner Awards, acknowledging those in the region driving innovation and growth.
Tech leaders praise Singapore's Budget 2025 digital focus
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Singapore's Budget 2025 has sparked strong reactions from tech leaders, emphasising its potential to boost digital advancements and enhance cybersecurity across the nation.
Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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payment technologies
A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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semiconductors
A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data privacy
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deloitte
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oil and gas
MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.
Builder.ai partners with CyberArk to enhance cloud security
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data protection
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pam
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cloud security
Builder.ai has partnered with CyberArk to bolster cloud security, automating identity access across its multi-cloud set-up for enhanced user protection.
Unistellar & SETI launch satellite citizen science programme
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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uc
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telemetry
Unistellar and the SETI Institute have launched the Satellites Program, empowering citizen scientists to track satellites and help manage the night sky.
Hitachi Vantara & BMC join forces for hybrid cloud era
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has formed a strategic alliance with BMC Software to enhance hybrid cloud solutions and modernise mainframe infrastructure for enterprises.
Synergy Flow Consult: Redefining iPaaS Services with Expertise and Innovation
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Synergy Flow Consult is shaking up the iPaaS market with vendor-agnostic, cost-effective solutions designed for businesses of all sizes.
CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI to boost cybersecurity
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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semiconductors
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike has unveiled Charlotte AI Detection Triage, an advanced tool aimed at revolutionising security operations with over 98% accuracy and reduced manual hours.
High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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rapid7
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beyondtrust
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postgresql
Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.
CyberArk acquires Zilla Security to enhance AI-driven capabilities
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security, enhancing its Identity Security Platform with AI-driven IGA solutions to boost digital security.
SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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sap
SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.