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.
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Jac+Jack reports 19% ecommerce growth via Pattern partnership
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martech
Jac+Jack has reported a 19% revenue growth in ecommerce after partnering with Pattern, shifting focus to conversion-driven marketing strategies.
Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
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martech
Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.
Avalara named leader in IDC reports on tax automation
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saas
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digital transformation
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analyst report
Avalara has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape reports on tax automation solutions, recognising its impact on businesses of all sizes.
Retail & eCommerce trends in 2025: AI & loyalty focus
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.
Ten vulnerabilities found in Ruijie Reyee cloud platform
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.
Australians embrace side hustles for income & new skills
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millennials
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gen z
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fiverr
Research by Fiverr shows that nearly 70% of Australian workers are either engaged in or considering side hustles, highlighting a shift in career autonomy.
Rubrik unveils Turbo Threat Hunting for rapid resolution
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
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rubrik
Rubrik has launched Turbo Threat Hunting, a feature designed to enable rapid identification of clean recovery points, reducing downtime after cyber incidents.
Hands-on review: Apple's iPhone 16 provides bigger, better experience in every way
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Apple's life-changing new iPhone 16 Plus impresses users with its beautiful 6.7-inch display and standout battery life.
Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
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customer service
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investment
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conversational ai
Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.
BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades
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digital entertainment
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portable speaker
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blueant
BlueAnt has launched the X5i portable party speaker, featuring 120W power, enhanced bass, and dual microphones, retailing at AUD $479.
SentinelOne excels in 2024 MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
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ransomware
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soc
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform has achieved 100% detection and zero delays in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, outperforming competitors once again.
Gigamon hailed as top value leader in 2024 EMA report
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Gigamon has been named the Value Leader in the 2024 EMA Radar Report for Network Visibility, lauded for its exceptional product strength and cost efficiency.
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, consolidation, nation-states
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Key executives at Qualys forecast a surge in cybersecurity consolidation, AI's pivotal role, and mounting threats from nation-state attacks by 2025.
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
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.
CyberArk unveils FuzzyAI for enhanced AI model security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk launches FuzzyAI, an open-source framework for enhancing AI model security by identifying vulnerabilities like harmful output generation.
UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update
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rpa
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genai
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Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.
VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing
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it automation
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casb
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ai
A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
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genai
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llms
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ai
RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
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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.