About Melania
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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 6
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Cisco reports mixed financial performance amidst challenging market conditions
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Cisco Australia has reported a mixed fiscal performance for 2024, with revenue down to AUD $2,274.9 million but service revenue up by 8.1%.
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Sage partners with BDO to expand Intacct in New Zealand
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data analytics
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bi
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sage
Sage has teamed up with BDO Information Systems to enhance its Sage Intacct platform in New Zealand, boosting cloud financial management solutions for SMEs.
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Syspro expands UK presence with NexSys acquisition
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supply chain & logistics
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syspro
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visibility
SYSPRO has acquired UK software provider NexSys, enhancing its presence in the UK and broadening its European reach as part of growth strategy.
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Elastic unveils new AI-powered serverless cloud service
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storage
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Elastic has launched Elastic Cloud Serverless, a new AI-driven cloud service designed for real-time applications, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
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83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
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job market
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
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Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
Neat forecasts that by 2025, AI and 5G will significantly transform video collaboration, driven by a projected global IT spend of USD $5.74 trillion.
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Datadog expands database monitoring to support MongoDB
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog has expanded its Database Monitoring platform to include MongoDB, enhancing support for the five leading database types for improved efficiency.
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Twilio unveils Linked Audiences integration for Redshift
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Twilio has launched a public beta of Linked Audiences, enhancing personalised marketing capabilities for Amazon Redshift users, boosting engagement strategies.
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Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20.0M to expand services
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Atturra has acquired New Zealand's Plan B for NZD20.0M to enhance its cloud and managed services, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand.
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JBL launches modern AV receivers & stage 2 loudspeakers
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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spotify
JBL has unveiled its latest Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, designed for effortless integration into contemporary home theatres.
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PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
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uc
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telco
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pmt security
PMT Communications has reported a successful 2024, achieving new milestones in telecommunications and expanding services across various sectors.
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Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
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PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.
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NetApp & AWS collaboration enhances hybrid cloud solutions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
NetApp has launched an integrated solution with AWS Outposts, streamlining hybrid cloud deployments via its on-premises storage arrays through the AWS console.
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Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
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Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.
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Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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Canalys Forums 2024 set to break records with global tech leaders
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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ai security
The Canalys Forums 2024 are poised to set new records, bringing together over 3,000 global tech leaders for unprecedented networking and collaboration.
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Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide for 2024
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cleantech
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logitech
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productivity
Logitech has unveiled its 2024 Christmas gift guide, featuring innovative gadgets like the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse and eco-friendly designs.