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 54
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost customer trust
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Twilio launches global Rich Communication Services, enhancing traditional messaging with branded sender ID, logos, and interactive features without code changes.
AI startup Shutterspeed gains Techstars backing
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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software development
New Zealand startup Shutterspeed secures backing from Techstars, marking a significant milestone for Kiwi tech on the global stage with its AI-driven business assistant.
Exclusive: How Syniti's data-first approach is driving digital success
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Syniti's data-first methodology is revolutionising digital transformations, driving efficiency and savings for global industries via tailored enterprise data management.
Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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financial institutions
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stem
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qualys
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
Exclusive: Precisely's glowing innovation in data integrity and customer experience
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Precisely's innovative solutions in data integrity have driven substantial growth, transforming customer experiences for 12,000 enterprises worldwide.
Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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adtech
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Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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recruitment
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skills shortage
Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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customers
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productivity
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
BDx Indonesia & NeutraDC launch IX ecosystem in Indonesia
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BDx Indonesia and NeutraDC launch phase one of an interconnected IX ecosystem, boosting internet resilience and digital transformation across Indonesia.
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore's cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP's curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.
Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra in Singapore to pilot AI-based cooling, aiming for up to 30% energy savings and carbon neutrality by 2030.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.
Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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ai
Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.