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 unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
Rimini Street expands database security with new features
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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it automation
Rimini Street has enhanced its Advanced Database Security Suite, offering stronger protections for users of Oracle, SAP, and VMware against various vulnerabilities.
Avalara launches e-invoicing solution for Workday users
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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workday
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avalara
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e-invoicing
Avalara has launched its E-Invoicing and Live Reporting solution for Workday customers, streamlining compliance with global e-invoicing regulations.
Ping Identity reveals top winners of 2024 excellence awards
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cx
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blockchain
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martech
Ping Identity has honoured the winners of the 2024 Identity Excellence Awards in Asia Pacific, celebrating outstanding leaders in the identity sector.
Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Celonis is revolutionising business efficiency with innovative process mining, bridging data gaps to enable AI-driven optimisation across industries.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.
Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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extrahop
ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
GitHub Copilot integrates Stack Overflow for AI assistance
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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software development
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github
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stack overflow
Stack Overflow has unveiled a new GitHub Copilot Extension, enabling developers to ask questions directly within the AI tool, enhancing productivity.
Brightcove expands AI Suite with text-to-video pilot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Brightcove plans to launch an AI-Text-to-Video pilot in Q1 2025, enhancing content management with new features like automated thumbnail creation.
BlackLine honoured with 2024 awards from TrustRadius & G2
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
BlackLine has garnered the 2024 TrustRadius 'Tech Cares' and 'Buyer's Choice' awards, along with G2's Best Accounting & Finance Software title, marking five years of recognition.
Asian banks face rising crime threat due to low AI use
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A report reveals that over 50% of financial institutions in Asia are failing to adopt AI for anti-money laundering, risking exposure to financial crime.
Extreme Networks introduces advanced ZTNA security features
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Extreme Networks has unveiled new features in its ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, enhancing network access management and security for hybrid work environments.
Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Loqate has partnered with GrabMaps to enhance location data services in Malaysia, aiming for regional expansion amid Southeast Asia's booming eCommerce.
Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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data privacy
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gdpr
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funding
Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
LogicMonitor highlights real-world success with AI-driven IT operations
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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aiops
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ai
LogicMonitor's recent webinar showcased how AI is transforming IT operations, highlighting real-world successes and insights from industry leaders.