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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Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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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.
Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
A new study reveals that while 58% of workers in the US and UK are using agentic AI, concerns over its quality and emotional intelligence remain high.
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.
C3ntro Telecom enhances network in Mexico with Infinera
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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infinera
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network upgrade
C3ntro Telecom has upgraded its data centre network in Mexico, enhancing connectivity capacity to 1.6 Tb/s between Mexico City and Queretaro with Infinera's solutions.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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genai
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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edr
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it management
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ford
TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.
BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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uc
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry's David Wiseman warns of rising cybersecurity threats in Australia, predicting escalated challenges in 2025 linked to telecoms and political figures.
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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job market
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acquisition
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.
Exclusive: How AI is revolutionising GP workflows, patient care
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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healthtech
GP Karl Cole highlights the revolutionary impact of AI on medical workflows and patient care, improving efficiency and reducing clinician burnout.
Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.
AuditBoard study reveals internal audit struggles in 2025
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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uc
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
New research by AuditBoard reveals a troubling mismatch between rising business risks and stagnant internal audit resources, complicating risk management efforts.
Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data privacy
Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.
Quantum Brilliance sells accelerator to Fraunhofer IAF
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ai
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nvidia
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healthcare
Quantum Brilliance has sold a room-temperature quantum accelerator to Germany's Fraunhofer Institute, enhancing its AI integration and quantum research capabilities.
El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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amd
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.