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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Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
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māori
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gsk
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pharmaceuticals
Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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netflix
YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to secure AI agent identities
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to protect AI agents' cryptographic assets in enterprises, integrating with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto for enhanced security.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.