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 30
Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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casb
Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.
Exclusive: SquareX aims to redefine cybersecurity with browser security
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
SquareX, a new cybersecurity firm, aims to enhance browser security - addressing a critical vulnerability in the evolving digital work landscape.
Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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iot security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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uc
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.
Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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engineering
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blackline
BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.
Akamai launches Managed Container Service for low latency
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Akamai Technologies has unveiled a Managed Container Service, enhancing user experiences by running workloads closer to users across over 700 cities.
Rapid7 enhances platform with AI-driven threat detection
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Rapid7 has unveiled enhancements to its Command Platform, leveraging AI for improved threat detection and remediation in multi-cloud environments.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus earns ITIL certification
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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manageengine
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servicedesk plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has secured ITIL certification for 14 IT service management practices, achieving Silver-tier status in PeopleCert's ATV programme.
Adobe launches Photoshop app for iPhone, Android soon
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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martech
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adobe
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graphics
Adobe has launched its Photoshop app for iPhone, enhancing mobile editing with AI tools; an Android version is set to follow later this year.
New Relic unveils AI innovations to boost business agility
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
New Relic has unveiled innovative AI enhancements to its Intelligent Observability offerings, aiming to elevate business and IT operations for enterprises worldwide.
Exclusive: David Nuti reveals how Extreme Networks is driving AI-powered security innovation
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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iot security
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cx
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martech
David Nuti of Extreme Networks discusses how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, streamlining security strategies for businesses amid growing digital threats.
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.
Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.