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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Exclusive: Pure Storage reveals new innovations during roadshow
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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it automation
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clean technologies
Pure Storage unveiled cutting-edge products and features during the Accelerate roadshow, aiming to simplify data management and boost efficiency. Melbourne is the next stop.
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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passports
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i-pro
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ocr
i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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uc
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genai
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Elastic has teamed up with Hugging Face to integrate its models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, streamlining generative AI development for developers.
Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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iiot
Altera has launched its Agilex 3 FPGAs and new development kits, aiming to enhance performance for demanding applications across various sectors.
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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uc
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healthtech
ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.
Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ios
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monetisation
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millennials
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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martech
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government
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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rpa
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supply chain
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genai
A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.
AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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supply chain
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A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
Rimini Street's VMware support gains global traction
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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rimini street
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ale
Rimini Street has reported a surge in global clients opting for its VMware support services, enabling them to extend the life of their VMware licenses.
Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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phishing
Akamai's new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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ai
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massey university
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stock market
Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.
CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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genai
CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.
Titan of Tech - Jason Oeltjen of Ping Identity
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
The VP of Product Management at Ping Identity is leading cutting-edge identity security solutions, with a focus on decentralised identity trends.