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.
Stories by Melania - Page 9
SAS Viya named emerging leader in Gartner GenAI market report
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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SAS Viya has been named an Emerging Leader by Gartner for its generative AI platform, praised for lifecycle management and responsible innovation features.
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.
Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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planning
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partner programmes
Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.
Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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dr
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.
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HubSpot's Helen Russell on building trust in AI-driven workplaces
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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dei
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martech
Helen Russell of HubSpot reveals how trust and openness are key to embedding AI in workplaces, boosting adoption and reshaping organisational culture.
HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
At HubSpot's GROW ANZ event, VP Scott Brinker urged marketers to harness AI and agility to stay ahead amidst a surge to 15,000 marketing tech solutions by 2025.
Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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dei
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supply chain
ASUS is the first globally to earn a five-star SGS sustainable procurement rating, pioneering eco-friendly innovation in the tech industry.
Holding Redlich launches Cicero AI platform pilot with Automatise
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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rpa
Holding Redlich has begun a two-month pilot of Automatise's Cicero AI platform to enhance efficiency and data security across key legal practice groups nationwide.
Exclusive: Zoho pushes AI frontier with privacy-first agentic tools
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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crm
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mfa
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rpa
Zoho launches privacy-first AI agents that automate complex tasks, enhancing business workflows without compromising customer data security or adding extra costs.
TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital literacy
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digital inclusion
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digital skills
TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.
Exclusive: How Celonis is reshaping digital transformation journeys
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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digital twins
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agentic ai
Celonis uses process mining and digital twins to help firms speed up digital transformation, cut costs, and make decisions with real-time operational clarity.
Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.
Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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productivity
The MOVA Z50 Ultra robot vacuum, priced at AUD $2,099, offers smart, efficient cleaning with AI sensing and self-washing mop, making chores effortless.
Exclusive: UiPath's Feiran Hao explains why humans still have the final say in agentic AI
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
UiPath's Feiran Hao reveals why businesses let AI recommend but reserve final decisions for humans, as agentic AI tools still evolve in automation.
Exclusive: New Zealand's most connected data centre eyes rapid growth
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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edge computing
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genai
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ai
Datacentre220, Auckland's most connected data centre with 90 network partners, plans rapid national expansion to meet soaring demand for edge connectivity.
Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia’s edge computing
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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firewalls
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edge computing
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breach prevention
Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
IDC’s Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.
UiPath launches next-generation automation platform in Australia
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
UiPath has launched its next-generation automation platform in Australia, combining AI agents, robots and humans to streamline complex business processes.
Gallagher’s High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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iot security
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soc
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physical security
Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.