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.
Stories by Melania - Page 4
Aampe raises USD $18 million to boost AI personalisation
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Aampe has secured USD $18 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI agents that personalise consumer app experiences worldwide.
Samsung finds key to in-store engagement through digital displays
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cx
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martech
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samsung
As Australian retailers adapt to changing consumer trends, Samsung's Pro Display solutions aim to enhance in-store engagement and boost sales.
Exclusive: Radware SVP Travis Volk discusses evolving cyber threats and defences
Last week
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firewalls
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Travis Volk, Radware's Senior VP, discusses the evolving cyber threats and innovative defences shaping the industry's future amid growing complexities.
Exclusive: GitLab’s success in APAC and ANZ showcased in Singapore event
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devops
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hyperscale
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application security
GitLab recently hosted its successful DevSecOps World Tour in Singapore, attracting over 200 attendees and highlighting its growing impact in APAC.
Remote launches Recruit AI for global hiring solutions
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ai
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recruitment
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job seekers
Remote has launched Recruit AI, an innovative tool aiming to streamline global hiring by connecting companies with top talent through advanced AI technology.
Infor achieves AWS competency for consumer goods sector
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hyperscale
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infor
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aws
Infor has secured the AWS Consumer Goods Competency status, showcasing its expertise in enhancing operational efficiency for consumer goods brands.
Exclusive: NICE CXone drives customer experience innovation in ANZ
Last week
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uc
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cx
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martech
Rod Lester, Managing Director of NICE CXone for ANZ, is revolutionising customer experience with a 300-strong client base and rapid growth driven by innovation.
Rising cybercrime in Australia prompts better cyber hygiene
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Rising cybercrime in Australia, with incidents every six minutes, is pushing businesses to adopt better cyber hygiene to protect against financial losses.
Titan of Tech - Scott Ward of Customer Science Group
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martech
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cdp
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cybersecurity
Scott Ward, Director of Product at Customer Science Group, merges innovative tech with customer-centric solutions, leading the charge in today's digital landscape.
Nearly half of Aussie small firms expect cash flow boost
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martech
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cdp
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digitisation
Despite rising costs and economic pressures, nearly 47% of Australia's small businesses foresee improved cash flow by 2025, revealing growing optimism.
Police utilise Tile devices in dementia safeguarding scheme
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data privacy
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privacy
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location tracking
Avon and Somerset Police enhance their Dementia Safeguarding Scheme with Tile devices, improving the safety of individuals with dementia and aiding swift location efforts.
New Adidas shoe combines digital advancements, traditional fitness
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blockchain
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collaboration
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adidas
Adidas is launching its first physical shoe collection linked to its NFT series with STEPN GO, featuring 1,200 limited-edition Ultraboost 5 running shoes.
Global survey highlights data classification for resilience
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
A recent survey by NetApp reveals over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks in the past year, underlining the urgent need for data classification to enhance recovery.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-ready data centre solutions
This month
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power / energy
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cleantech
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric unveils new solutions tackling energy and sustainability challenges from AI demand, including advanced data centre designs and power systems.
Hybrid cloud strategies gain traction in security sector
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Genetec's 2025 State of the Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards hybrid cloud strategies in Australia and New Zealand, with 38% of firms favouring this approach.
Cloudera partners with AWS & Snowflake in ANZ region
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera has announced a strategic partnership with AWS and Snowflake to enhance data capabilities for customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Rubrik enhances AWS integration with new cyber features
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data protection
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Rubrik has unveiled enhanced capabilities for AWS customers, improving cyber resilience with features like Anomaly Detection and Threat Monitoring.
Tenable unveils patch management to close security gaps
This month
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edr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Tenable has launched its new Patch Management solution, aiming to improve vulnerability remediation as average exploitation time plummets to just five days.
Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency
This month
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power / energy
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ai
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honeywell
Melton Hospital in Melbourne partners with Honeywell to enhance energy efficiency through a 25-year building automation agreement, supporting Victoria's net zero goals.
Astrotel launches IP Transit Over Cloud with Alkira
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uc
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Astrotel has introduced the first IP Transit Over Cloud service, using Alkira's global infrastructure, priced at 0.3 USD cents per MB of data.