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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah

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Macquarie Health partners with Newgen for AI document system
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Macquarie Health has teamed up with Newgen Software to implement an AI-driven document processing system aimed at improving patient experience.
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NZ SMBs boost revenue with early AI adoption
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A new report reveals that 95% of New Zealand's small-to-medium-sized businesses using AI have seen revenue increases, far exceeding global averages.
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TechForce Services partners with Qualitia to boost automation
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digital transformation
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TechForce Services and Qualitia have partnered to enhance test automation, aiming to boost efficiency and quality for businesses globally.
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Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach
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saas
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social media
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transparency
Kolsquare has acquired Woomio to strengthen its foothold in Europe's influencer marketing sector, enhancing regional impact and service offerings.
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CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth
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cybersecurity
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growth
Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.
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Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals
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malware
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.
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Proto unveils AI-powered holographic conversational agents
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it training
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genai
Proto has unveiled the first autonomous AI-powered holographic conversational agents at AWS re:Invent, showcasing groundbreaking multi-agent AI technology.
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Geospatial insights from DAS aid in bushfire management
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climate change
DAS is leveraging geospatial data to assist fire services in Australia, enhancing fire risk management during bushfire season with crop intelligence.
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Replikant Chat launches on Steam Early Access platform
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REPLIKANT has launched REPLIKANT Chat on Steam Early Access, offering users immersive conversations with 3D AI characters that evolve over time.
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Youngkind's study reveals emerging values of 'Zalphas'
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dei
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Youngkind's latest study urges businesses to connect with 'Zalphas', highlighting their influence on future consumer trends and values.
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Predictions for Australia's payments landscape by 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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digital wallets
Ben Zyl forecasts Australia's payments landscape in 2025, highlighting surcharging changes and the rise of modern systems like PayTo and self-serve payments.
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Infosys Compaz joins StarHub in cloud transformation bid
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Infosys Compaz has partnered with StarHub in Singapore to enhance cloud transformation and drive technology-led innovations for new market opportunities.
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Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
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Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.
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GoodTake set to revolutionise entertainment talent recruitment
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devops
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apm
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software development
GoodTake, a new platform founded by actress Mila, aims to transform entertainment talent recruitment with an official launch set for January 10, 2025.
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XChain expands transaction monitoring for UAE VASPs
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risk & compliance
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regulatory technology
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risk management
XChain has launched its transaction monitoring services for Virtual Asset Service Providers in the UAE, enhancing compliance and risk management in the sector.
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Hylark unveils AI-powered platform for custom workspaces
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ai
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hylark
Hylark has unveiled an innovative AI-driven platform that creates hyper-personalised workspaces for users, streamlining both personal and professional tasks.
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Optimizely named leader in Forrester Wave for EO solutions
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Optimizely has been named a leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Wave report for Experience Optimisation Solutions, excelling in Strategy and Current Offering categories.
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KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.
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Grandstream unveils the rugged WP836 Wi-Fi 6 IP phone
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bluetooth
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productivity
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grandstream
Grandstream has launched the WP836, a ruggedised Wi-Fi 6 cordless IP phone, ideal for diverse enterprise applications and environments.
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APDI consortium launched to tackle Asia-Pacific identity issues
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physical security
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genai
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The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.