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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Dryad partners with Spark NZ for wildfire detection rollout
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cleantech
Dryad Networks has partnered with Spark New Zealand to implement its advanced wildfire detection technology nationwide, enhancing community safety through rapid alerts.
AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy
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cx
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martech
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genai
Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.
HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its HPE Aruba Networking Central product, introducing new deployment options for enhanced data sovereignty and network reliability.
Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success
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martech
As customer expectations rise, NICE's Rod Lester emphasises the critical role of agent empowerment in contact centres, driven by AI tools for enhanced service.
Nintex unveils new AI features for business automation
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Nintex has unveiled advanced generative AI features to enhance business automation, streamlining processes for mid-market firms and large enterprises.
Snowflake integrates Apache Iceberg to enhance data agility
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled support for Apache Iceberg tables, enhancing data management capabilities and aiming to advance open lakehouse strategies for its customers.
Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
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martech
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genai
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ai
A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.
BeyondTrust named leader in 2025 GigaOm Radar Report
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
BeyondTrust has been named a Leader in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, recognising its effective identity and access management.
Open-source AI gaining popularity among young developers
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llms
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software development
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ai models
A new Stack Overflow survey reveals 82% of global developers are now familiar with open-source AI, with younger developers leading the charge.
Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
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saas
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edutech
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gaming
Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
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devops
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dei
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digital twins
Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
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Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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At Relativity Fest Sydney, legal experts discussed evolving data protection laws and the surge in cyber risk, highlighting the urgent need for organisational preparedness.
Relativity Fest Sydney shines a spotlight on aiR for Review
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
Relativity Fest Sydney has highlighted the impact of aiR for Review, a generative AI platform revolutionising legal document review, which sees over 90% accuracy.
NEC Malaysia wins Cisco Service Provider Partner award
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uc
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digital transformation
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soc
NEC Malaysia has been honoured with the Cisco Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024 award for its excellence in network and cybersecurity solutions.
Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments
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edutech
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data protection
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hyperscale
Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ThreatLocker’s CEO Danny Jenkins warns that 95% of firms neglect basic cybersecurity measures, risking devastating cyberattacks, urging a default block approach.
Bitdefender unveils new family security plans for consumers
Last week
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online fraud
Bitdefender has launched new Family Plans, offering tailored security solutions as cybercrime losses soar to over USD $1 trillion globally, ensuring families stay protected.
Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks
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cybersecurity
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okta
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critical infrastructure
Recent cyberattacks on water and electricity operators in the US and UK pose significant risks for Australian utilities, revealing vulnerabilities and urgent need for action.
Exclusive: NetSuite customers take to the stage to discuss game-changing impact
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
At the SuiteConnect event, CFOs highlighted how NetSuite has revolutionised their operations, transforming chaos into streamlined efficiency and strategic insight.