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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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Ricoh featured in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant report
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Ricoh has made its debut in Gartner's inaugural 2024 Magic Quadrant report for Document Management, enhancing its status in process automation and efficiency.
Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Claroty has been named Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT Security for its xDome solution, achieving top performance for the fifth consecutive year.
Hitachi & Cisco launch new solution for OpenShift users
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara and Cisco unveil a co-engineered solution for Red Hat OpenShift, optimising hybrid cloud application deployment for enterprises.
GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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software development
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programming
GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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marketing
Amazon continues to dominate Australia's marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.
Logicalis Australia joins Red Hat Partner Practice scheme
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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manufacturing
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ifs
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.
EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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integration
Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.
TechDay continues expansion with 16 site launches in US & Canada
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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uc
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cybersecurity
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digital media
TechDay expands its North American presence by launching 16 tech news sites across the US and Canada, catering to diverse industries and audiences.
Adyen highlights rising fraud trends in Singapore, 2025
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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e-commerce
Adyen reveals a surge in innovative fraud tactics in Singapore, highlighting challenges for retailers as consumers demand stronger security measures.
Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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software development
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hp
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intel
BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.
AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.
Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
DeepSeek-R1 AI model's vulnerabilities pose global threat
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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malware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Research by Enkrypt AI reveals the DeepSeek-R1 AI model poses significant security and ethical risks, being more biased and toxic than leading competitors.
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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business continuity
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backbox
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.
BackBox launches new platform for network resilience in 2024
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform in 2024, aimed at enhancing network infrastructure recoverability after a record-breaking year.