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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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 to support AI image provenance
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
Samsung's Galaxy S25 will feature Content Credentials for AI-generated images, bolstering digital content authenticity as the firm joins the C2PA.
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
Exclusive: SonicWall's Yuvraj Pradhan discusses 2025 security innovations
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall plans to bolster cybersecurity in 2025 through innovative platforms and global expansion, according to insights from Yuvraj Pradhan.
Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.
Gallagher's 2025 report highlights evolving security trends
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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it department
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security's latest Security Industry Trends Report 2025 reveals a pivotal shift, prioritising human factors and trust in evolving security system strategies worldwide.
F5 launches AI assistant to boost network security control
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
F5 has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Distributed Cloud Services, designed to enhance oversight and security for network and security teams.
Fluent Commerce named leader in Forrester Wave 2025
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Fluent Commerce has been named a 'Leader' in The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025, praised for innovation and rapid customer results.
Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall is transitioning from a product-focused firm to a platform-driven organisation, aiming to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges, says VP Mukherjee.
Dynatrace launches app to support EU's DORA compliance
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Dynatrace has launched a new Compliance Assistant app aimed at helping organisations meet the EU's DORA regulations, enhancing resilience and security.
SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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data protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.
Informatica & Databricks bring GenAI to data platforms
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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lcnc
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genai
Informatica has unveiled advancements in partnership with Databricks, enhancing the Data Intelligence Platform with GenAI capabilities for streamlined data management.
Adobe unveils Live Co-Editing feature in Photoshop beta
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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edutech
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uc
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martech
Adobe has unveiled Live Co-Editing for Photoshop, enabling multiple users to edit documents in real-time, enhancing collaboration and creativity across teams.
SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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voice ai
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acquisition
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ceo
SuperDial has announced its acquisition of MajorBoost, enhancing its voice AI to streamline phone call automation in the US healthcare sector.
Snowflake invests USD $20 million in data cloud training
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Snowflake has announced a USD $20 million investment in a global initiative to train one million individuals in its AI Data Cloud by 2029.
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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uc
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agricultural technology
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collaboration
Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.
Iktos & Cube Biotech partner to tackle metabolic disorders
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
Iktos and Cube Biotech have partnered to leverage AI-driven drug discovery and advanced protein technology, targeting the Amylin Receptor for cardiometabolic disorders.