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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Infor named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Infor has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the fourth year running.
Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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encryption
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blockchain
Zoho's AI Director emphasises the need for tailored AI solutions to enhance business workflows, highlighting the company's commitment to operational independence.
Avalara unveils AI-based innovations for tax compliance
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Avalara has unveiled a suite of AI-driven innovations aimed at streamlining tax compliance during its recent CRUSH event in Austin.
Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
Catapult reports 20% rise in ACV & strong revenue growth
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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saas
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digital entertainment
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video solutions
Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.
HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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financial institutions
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hid global
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acquisition
HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
Yubico launches YubiKey Bio Series for enhanced security
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Yubico has launched its YubiKey Bio Series - Multi-protocol Edition keys, enhancing phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises with biometric logins.
GRP partners with Rimini Street to enhance SAP support
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
GRP, a leading Indonesian steel manufacturer, partners with Rimini Street to enhance its SAP S/4HANA support and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
Hitachi Vantara launches new data solutions for AI needs
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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storage
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched innovative solutions in its Virtual Storage Platform One, targeting the challenges of AI and analytics workloads management.
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
Titans of Tech - James Saxton of Dayforce
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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partner programmes
James Saxton, VP of Products at Dayforce, is steering innovation and growth in the APJ region, with ambitions to reach USD $2 billion by next year.
VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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star wars
VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
Thesys secures $4m to advance generative UI designs
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thesys has secured USD $4 million in funding led by Together Fund to revolutionise AI-driven interfaces with its innovative 'Generative UI' platform.
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
AI & low-code innovation transforming APAC development
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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devops
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apm
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lcnc
Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.
Orica advances global payroll with Dayforce platform
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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hcm
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deloitte
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workforce technology
Dayforce has completed the second phase of its global payroll system for Orica, benefiting over 12,500 employees across 44 countries.
Elastic & LG CNS partner to enhance AI search with KeyLook
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Elastic has teamed up with LG CNS to boost search capabilities, achieving a 95% relevance rate and halving data retrieval times with Elasticsearch.
EBANX's expansion strategy drives financial inclusion in emerging markets
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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digital economy
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global expansion
EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.