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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Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
6 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.
Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.
Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.
Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
Last week
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub to streamline threat response
Last week
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub, a curated threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams prioritise and respond to alerts efficiently within existing workflows.
St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Last week
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
"Whether we are providing emergency paramedic care, offering first aid training or monitoring wearable medical alarms, practically all our services depend on digital technology.".
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jayme Fishman, Avalara’s President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Last week
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virtualisation
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it training
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data privacy
Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Last week
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion
Last week
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
Last week
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ddos
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data protection
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ai security
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Last week
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economics
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airlines
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inflation
Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
Last week
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fintech
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asic
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regulation
The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.
Saviynt to showcase AI-driven identity security at RSA 2025
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Saviynt will showcase its identity security expertise at RSA Conference 2025 with talks, demos, and networking from 28 April to 1 May.
CrowdStrike named leader in GigaOm XDR report for 2025
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
CrowdStrike is recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for XDR, earning perfect scores in key cybersecurity categories.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Last week
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uc
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telco
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cyber warfare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Last week
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digital transformation
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hcm
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recruitment
PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Last week
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storage
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digital transformation
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dei
Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.