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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Exclusive: How Oracle integrates AI agents to boost enterprise productivity
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digital transformation
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physical security
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supply chain
Oracle embeds advanced AI agents in its enterprise software, boosting productivity and insights across sectors with smarter, context-aware automation.
Titan of Tech - Sudhir Bhojwani of ORO Labs
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digital transformation
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data science
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erp
ORO Labs is revolutionising enterprise procurement with agentic AI, delivering smarter, user-friendly automation that boosts compliance and efficiency.
Telstra Health & Consultmed integrate eReferrals for GPs
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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agentic ai
Telstra Health and Consultmed have integrated eReferrals into MedicalDirector Clinical, allowing GPs to send and track digital referrals seamlessly within their workflow.
F5 & MinIO partnership boosts secure hybrid AI data pipelines
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 and MinIO have partnered to enhance secure, high-performance AI data pipelines across edge, cloud and on-premises platforms for diverse industries.
Exclusive: How Afterburner’s AI speeds up mortgage advice & frees up advisors
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
New Zealand startup Afterburner uses AI to cut mortgage advice admin from hours to seconds, freeing advisors for more client interaction and growth.
CEO resigns from Astronomer after Coldplay concert video goes viral
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surveillance
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data privacy
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ai
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after a viral Coldplay concert video sparks an internal probe and public scrutiny over private conduct.
Exclusive: Sysdig’s Shantanu Gattani warns AI is supercharging cloud security threats
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cloud security
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application security
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genai
Cloud security faces heightened risks as AI and automation accelerate, demanding faster detection, targeted response, and seamless developer integration, says Sysdig.
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
GitLab Duo Agent Platform beta unlocks AI-human collaboration
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application security
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devsecops
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ai
GitLab has launched a public beta of its Duo Agent Platform, enabling seamless AI-human collaboration within software development projects for Premium and Ultimate users.
Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.
Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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erp
A design flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to persist undetected in Active Directory by exploiting managed service account vulnerabilities.
MSPs face rising demand for security, strategy & 24/7 support
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Australian firms increasingly rely on MSPs for 24/7 security, strategy, and managing complex tools, with 77% now dependent on their support, says Barracuda.
Netskope One DSPM now available via AI Agents on AWS Marketplace
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data protection
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cloud security
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soc
Netskope One DSPM is now available via AWS Marketplace’s AI Agents category, enabling streamlined data security deployment for AI and cloud users.
Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security
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uc
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firewalls
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ransomware
Check Point unveils Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and AI security, targeting SMBs facing a 61% rise in cyberattacks and boosting MSP support.
F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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siem
F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Publicis Sapient launches AI customer service platform on AWS
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digital transformation
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erp
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genai
Publicis Sapient has launched its AI-powered Multi-Agentic Platform for Customer Services on AWS Marketplace to boost customer service efficiency and scalability.
CyberArk launches new AI security tools on AWS Marketplace
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cloud security
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physical security
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ai security
CyberArk has launched Secure Cloud Access MCP Server and Agent Guard on AWS Marketplace to enhance AI agent security across multi-cloud environments.
Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions’ vision for the future of retail
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hyperscale
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dc
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digital entertainment
Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.
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.