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.
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Open-source Java migrations rise as audits cost firms USD $500,000+
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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risk & compliance
Nearly 80% of firms plan to switch to open-source Java as audits over costs of USD $500,000+ fuel moves away from Oracle's complex licensing policies.
Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.
DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.
Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis
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risk & compliance
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ai
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diligent
Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.
Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security
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mfa
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iam
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data privacy
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.
Amber Technology to debut pro AV & media solutions at Integrate
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digital signage
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content creation
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distributors
Amber Technology will showcase new pro AV and media solutions, including the Dynaudio M Series MkII and Black Box Emerald KVM, at Integrate Expo 2025.
Check Point named a Leader in Forrester Wave Zero Trust report
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Zero Trust Platforms report for its Infinity Platform's unified, prevention-first security approach.
Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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data sovereignty
Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.
Smartsheet boosts AI platform & grows Australian presence
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Smartsheet enhances its AI work management platform with new features and expands its presence in Australia to better support enterprise teams.
HPE, Equinix & AGIT partner for AI cloud in Indonesia
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Equinix and AGIT join forces to deliver private cloud AI solutions, supporting Indonesia's digital and national AI strategies.
Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift
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crypto
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fintech
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defi
Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.
Infor expands AWS alliance to boost generative AI for industry
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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erp
Infor has deepened its partnership with AWS to accelerate generative AI adoption, enhancing industry-specific cloud solutions and boosting digital transformation globally.
Kyndryl launches Microsoft AI hub to drive enterprise innovation
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Kyndryl and Microsoft have launched the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub to boost enterprise AI adoption and drive digital transformation globally.
Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.
Avalara unveils AI assistant Avi to simplify complex tax research
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genai
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ai
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e-commerce
Avalara launches Avi, a generative AI assistant in Tax Research, to offer instant, reliable answers on complex tax queries and sales tax rates worldwide.
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold7 with advanced AI & new design
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storage
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ai
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agentic ai
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 foldable phone boasts AI-powered features, a larger 8-inch display, lighter design, and advanced 200MP camera for boosted productivity.
Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia
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data protection
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digital transformation
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genai
Kore.ai and Melbourne-based 8people partner to boost AI adoption in Australian enterprises, combining tech and ethical frameworks for business transformation.