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 15
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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.
Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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fintech
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asic
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modernisation
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
Wed, 23rd Apr 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
Wed, 23rd Apr 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.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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cyber warfare
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cloudflare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Wed, 23rd Apr 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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
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
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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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.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
Exclusive: How WorldFirst’s new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.