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 39
Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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ai
Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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biometrics
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cx
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martech
A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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wearables
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ai
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healthtech
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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data privacy
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ai
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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infor
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aws
Infor has secured its position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for the second year running.
Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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saas
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edutech
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cx
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.
AI distractions could hinder Australian business progress
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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tanium
Following DeepSeek's rise and a recent cyber attack, experts urge business leaders to adopt a cautious approach to AI, prioritising risk management.
Data security concerns rise among social commerce users
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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soti
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data security
A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.
Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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dr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
Atomicwork secures USD $25m to enhance AI IT platform
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Atomicwork has raised USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven IT service management platform, transforming enterprise workflows.
Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.
AI operationalisation challenges explored in new report
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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genai
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ai
Thoughtworks has unveiled its fifth Looking Glass report, emphasising AI's integration challenges and the urgent need for businesses to modernise data practices.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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dei
Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.