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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 37
DeepSeek-R1 AI model's vulnerabilities pose global threat
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
Research by Enkrypt AI reveals the DeepSeek-R1 AI model poses significant security and ethical risks, being more biased and toxic than leading competitors.
EthosEnergy strengthens with Nasuni for data resilience
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
EthosEnergy has strengthened its disaster recovery strategy by integrating Nasuni's File Data Platform, improving resilience against natural disasters.
Ericsson partners with SailGP for 5G-enhanced sail races
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data analytics
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iot
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ericsson
Ericsson partners with SailGP to implement 5G connectivity for F50 catamarans, enhancing race operations and fan experiences ahead of the 2025 season.
Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Zoom has unveiled a revamped Team Chat sidebar within its Workplace suite, enhancing user experience with personalised features and AI tools to boost productivity.
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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business continuity
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backbox
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.
BackBox launches new platform for network resilience in 2024
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform in 2024, aimed at enhancing network infrastructure recoverability after a record-breaking year.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
SuperOps raises USD $25m to expand AI platform globally
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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saas
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edr
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SuperOps has raised USD $25 million to enhance its AI platform and boost global growth, aiming to transform IT operations for businesses worldwide.
Okta partners with McLaren Racing to boost digital security
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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okta
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identity solutions
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digital infrastructure
Okta has teamed up with McLaren Racing in a multi-year partnership from 2025, enhancing digital security for the team's global fans and stakeholders.
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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casb
SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.
Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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biometrics
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cx
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martech
A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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wearables
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ai
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healthtech
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data privacy
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ai
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.
Dynatrace enhances AI observability for better insights
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai security
Dynatrace has unveiled enhanced AI observability capabilities, designed to optimise performance and compliance for businesses as AI technology spending surges.
Brightcove launches AI Content Suite for video creators
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Brightcove has launched its AI Content Suite, a revolutionary toolset aimed at enhancing video production efficiency and audience engagement for businesses.
Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer engagement
Blackpearl Group has reported a substantial increase in Annual Recurring Revenue, reaching NZD $11.1 million by December 2024, amidst strategic innovations.
Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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saas
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edutech
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cx
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.
CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.
Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Barracuda Networks unveils enhancements to its Email Protection, providing organisations with improved security options to combat sophisticated cyber threats.