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 7
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Exclusive: Confluent's approach to revolutionising data management
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data management
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data governance
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data quality
Confluent's Andrew Foo champions a shift-left strategy in data management, advocating for real-time streaming to counter outdated practices and enhance decision-making.
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Gratifii & Fastter launch mobile plans as rewards
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uc
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cx
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martech
Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.
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UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.
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Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
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money laundering
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fraud
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financial institutions
Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.
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Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
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wise
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smes
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banking
A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.
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Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.
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Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters
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hp
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leadership
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work-life balance
Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.
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Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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data classification
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.
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Nozomi uncovers critical flaws in Advantech networks gear
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Nozomi Networks has revealed serious vulnerabilities in Advantech's wireless access points, endangering the security of critical infrastructure across sectors.
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AI is revolutionising retail loyalty with real-time data
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cx
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data science
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martech
Retail loyalty programmes are evolving through data science and AI, with Eagle Eye's report suggesting hyperpersonalisation may soon be the norm.
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Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies
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phishing
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email security
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casb
As remote work evolves, organisations must adapt to new cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands, warns Apricorn's Jon Fielding.
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NetWitness enhances cybersecurity with AI & SASE updates
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
NetWitness unveils updates to its 12.5 release, boosting cybersecurity with enhanced visibility and automation for diverse infrastructures.
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Exclusive: LogicMonitor leads hybrid observability across APJ region
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
LogicMonitor is establishing itself as a leader in hybrid observability across the APJ region, focusing on AI-driven solutions to enhance customer success.
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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $4 billion in annual revenue
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cloud security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has reported impressive third-quarter results for fiscal 2025, with Annual Recurring Revenue surpassing USD $4 billion and quarterly revenues reaching USD $1.01 billion.
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Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.
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Granicus honours Aussie & Kiwi digital government leaders
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
Granicus has recognised outstanding digital government initiatives in Australia and New Zealand with its 2024 Digital Government Awards, celebrating innovation and community engagement.
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Generative AI's growing role in ANZ business by 2025
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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data privacy
As 2025 nears, generative AI is poised to transform business operations in ANZ, with IT spending projected to hit AUD $147 billion, according to Cloudera.
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Exclusive: SailPoint's Chris Gossett discusses keeping identity security at the forefront
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Chris Gossett of SailPoint highlights the evolving landscape of identity security, advocating for advanced access management at Navigate Sydney.
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Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
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software development
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mental health
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university of sydney
Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.
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HCLTech launches DataTrustShield in Intel partnership
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cloud security
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physical security
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data privacy
HCLTech has unveiled DataTrustShield, a cloud security solution developed with Intel to protect sensitive data during cloud operations.