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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 1

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Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
Today
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robots
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digital transformation
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ai
Ericsson's Chief Sales Officer Matt Cook outlines a new sales strategy focused on simplicity, collaboration, and enhancing partner success in Sydney.
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Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
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Motorola unveils Avigilon Alta SOS to boost emergency response
Yesterday
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physical security
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llms
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has unveiled updates to its Avigilon security suite, introducing the Alta SOS feature to improve communication with emergency services.
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NextOre & UTS bring medical tech to sustainable mining
Yesterday
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edutech
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robots
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NextOre teams up with UTS's Robotics Institute to integrate medical tech into mining, enhancing sustainability and creating skilled job opportunities.
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Tanium & DXC partner to boost cybersecurity in Australasia
Yesterday
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cloud security
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edr
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cybersecurity
Tanium and DXC Technology have joined forces to bolster cybersecurity efficiency for businesses in Australia and New Zealand through enhanced endpoint management.
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Dynatrace partners with AWS for enhanced security services
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dynatrace has secured a multi-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to boost observability and security for their joint customers.
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Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Yesterday
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saas
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edutech
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higher education
Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.
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Hyland enhances Content Innovation Cloud with new AI tools
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Hyland has unveiled significant updates to its Content Innovation Cloud, harnessing AI to enhance unstructured data management and streamline workflows.
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Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar
2 days ago
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iwd
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bugcrowd
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ethical hacking
During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.
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Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management
2 days ago
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healthtech
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australian government
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dexcom
Dexcom's latest innovation, the ONE+, is set to transform diabetes management in Australia by offering real-time glucose monitoring and alerts for Type 2 diabetes.
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Infosys partners with Linux Foundation to enhance AI ethics
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
Infosys has partnered with Linux Foundation Networking to advance responsible AI adoption, contributing its toolkit to enhance ethical practices across global networks.
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Global GenAI spending to hit USD $644 billion by 2025
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.
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Earn Qantas Points on bills with Sniip partnership
3 days ago
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financial services
Sniip has partnered with the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme, allowing Australians to earn Qantas Points on bill payments through its app.
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Enterprises face rising risks from generative AI data leaks
3 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai security
Netskope Threat Labs has reported a staggering 30-fold rise in data transfers to generative AI applications by enterprises, raising severe security concerns.
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Rapid7 announces winners of 2025 Partner of the Year Awards
3 days ago
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cloud security
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cx
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martech
Rapid7 has revealed the winners of its 2025 Partner of the Year Awards, honouring 27 partners across 17 categories for their outstanding achievements globally.
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Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.2 with advanced insights
3 days ago
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storage
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genai
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ai
Datadobi has unveiled StorageMAP 7.2, enhancing its unstructured data management platform with advanced insights and reporting features for I&O leaders.
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Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions
3 days ago
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saas
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ai
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ecommerce
Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.
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Dow Jones unveils new service for risk professionals
3 days ago
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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bi
Dow Jones has launched the Risk Journal, a premium news service designed to equip risk and compliance professionals with essential insights for informed decision-making.
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Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
3 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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excel
Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.
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Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties
3 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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economic downturn
New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.