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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Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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marketing
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
Adobe unveils faster performance & font features in Illustrator
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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martech
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adobe
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ux
Adobe has unveiled enhanced features for Illustrator, including faster performance and improved Japanese typography, responding directly to user feedback.
SMEs in Singapore could miss out on SGD $800m annually
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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inflation
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sme
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore are at risk of losing SGD $800 million each year by keeping cash in low-yield bank accounts.
Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have formed an alliance to enhance innovation, addressing hybrid cloud challenges with integrated data solutions for enterprises.
F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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application security
F5 has revamped its Application Delivery Controllers to tackle the challenges posed by AI-driven applications, highlighting a critical shift in security and delivery.
Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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iam
Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have unveiled a strategic partnership to enhance security for hybrid cloud environments, bridging network and application protection.
Snowflake unveils Cortex Agents for data integration ease
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Snowflake has launched Cortex Agents, a service designed to streamline the integration of structured and unstructured data for enterprises, enhancing productivity.
Datadog reveals whoAMI attack vulnerability in AWS AMI
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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siem
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Datadog's Security Labs have uncovered a serious vulnerability in AWS's Amazon Machine Image that could jeopardise thousands of accounts, prompting urgent security updates.
GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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location data
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gapmaps
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retail
GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.
DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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iot security
The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Akamai Technologies has launched the Defenders' Guide 2025, a comprehensive report for APJ cybersecurity professionals facing rising cyber threats.
Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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robots
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data science
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ai
Future AGI has secured USD $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI lifecycle management platform, co-led by Powerhouse and Snow Leopard Ventures.
Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.
BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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pam
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cloud security
BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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b2b
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property market
BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.