About Melania
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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 19
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
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Dell & Intel expand AI program for telecom providers
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Dell and Intel are expanding their AI for Telecom programme, launching new solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for communications service providers.
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Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
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Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA camera for 2025 release
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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fujifilm
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film production
Fujifilm has announced the GFX ETERNA, its first filmmaking camera, slated for a 2025 release, featuring groundbreaking imaging technology.
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Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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smartsat crc
The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.
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Catapult reports 20% rise in ACV & strong revenue growth
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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saas
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.
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Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.
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Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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netflix
Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.
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New Relic unveils one-step observability for Kubernetes
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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apm
New Relic has unveiled a one-step observability feature for Kubernetes, enhancing monitoring and incident resolution with AI-supported insights.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.
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CyberArk & Wiz partner to boost multi-cloud security
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
CyberArk and Wiz have partnered to enhance multi-cloud security, integrating their platforms to improve visibility and control over privileged access.
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Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
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Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.
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HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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financial institutions
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hid
HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
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Yubico launches YubiKey Bio Series for enhanced security
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Yubico has launched its YubiKey Bio Series - Multi-protocol Edition keys, enhancing phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises with biometric logins.
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Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
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SAS acquires Hazy to boost AI with synthetic data tech
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
SAS has acquired Hazy's synthetic data technology to boost its AI capabilities, aiming to enhance data privacy and analytics by early 2025.
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JAGGAER earns EcoVadis Gold for top sustainability rating
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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dei
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cfo
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esg
JAGGAER has received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability, ranking in the top 5% of over 130,000 rated companies with a score of 77.
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GRP partners with Rimini Street to enhance SAP support
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
GRP, a leading Indonesian steel manufacturer, partners with Rimini Street to enhance its SAP S/4HANA support and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.
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Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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hcm
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ai
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.