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 5
Nozomi Networks partners with Advens to boost EU cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Nozomi Networks has partnered with Advens to enhance cybersecurity services for critical infrastructure, including safeguarding the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Semperis has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a new SaaS solution to enhance identity security for hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID systems.
Growing delays in UK month-end accounts, study reveals
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data analytics
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financial systems
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bi
New research by iplicit reveals a worrying trend in UK finance departments, with over 55% now taking more than a week to close monthly accounts.
GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.
Teradata & AWS enhance AI integration with VantageCloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Teradata has unveiled a partnership with Amazon Web Services to accelerate generative AI deployment, offering over 60 use-cases for enterprises.
New Relic partners with AWS to integrate AI for businesses
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genai
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ai
New Relic has teamed up with AWS to fuse its AI platform with Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise observability and streamlining operations.
Amperity unveils AI-driven Customer Data Cloud platform
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amperity has launched its AI-driven Customer Data Cloud to enhance customer data management, aiming to transform vast data volumes into valuable business insights.
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
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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.
Adobe unveils trends shaping creativity with AI insights
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe has unveiled its 2025 Creative Trends Forecast, spotlighting four vital trends reshaping the dynamic landscape of the creative industry.
Exclusive: HP’s Neil Westhof on AI revolutionising printing solutions
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
HP's Neil Westhof is spearheading the integration of AI into printing solutions, aiming to enhance user experience and redefine printing by 2025.
Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region
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digital transformation
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
In an exclusive interview, Qualys’ MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.
Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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lenovo
Kirat Khara of Lenovo discusses AI's rising influence in ANZ businesses, highlighting the urgency for channel partners to educate and maximise its potential.
Teradata enhances collaboration with AWS for Gen AI use cases
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data analytics
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cx
Teradata has announced a partnership with AWS to accelerate the deployment of Generative AI use cases, integrating VantageCloud with Amazon Bedrock.
Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
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agtech
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ai
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cleantech
MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.
Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
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road safety
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seeing machines
A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.
Hitachi Vantara & Virtana team up to boost cloud services
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has partnered with Virtana to integrate AI-driven monitoring into its EverFlex IaaS portfolio, enhancing hybrid cloud operations.
Rubrik launches Annapurna to boost AI on Amazon Bedrock
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genai
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Rubrik has unveiled Annapurna, a new API service aimed at helping organisations build secure generative AI applications on Amazon Bedrock.
UK urged to adopt proactive measures against cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ISMS.online's CEO Luke Dash has warned that the UK underestimates cyber threats, calling for a proactive approach amid escalating online dangers.
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
Microsoft New Zealand reports stable financial performance for FY 2024
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transparency
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audit
Microsoft New Zealand has reported stable financial results for FY 2024, demonstrating resilience amid economic challenges and strong compliance with reporting standards.