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
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre with 69% power saving
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Fortinet's new Secure AI Data Centre reduces power use by 69%, offering robust defence for AI workloads through its innovative FortiGate 3800G firewall and security framework.
GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
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fintech
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supply chain
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payment technologies
New Zealand’s GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.
OnShout launches digital platform to end unwanted gift wastage
Today
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gen z
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retail
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.
AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand
Today
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network security
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ai security
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zero trust security
Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
Exclusive: Financial services CIO urges banks to embrace Celonis tech
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Former Metro Bank CIO Louise Leavey urges banks to view technology as a continuous evolution, embracing AI and automation to enhance finance services and resilience.
Exclusive: How Geotab's AI dash cam provides real-time coaching
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
Geotab's AI video telematics offer real-time driver coaching that cuts risky behaviours by over 90%, boosting fleet safety and efficiency across transport sectors.
Hands-on Review: Sparkle restored with the WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit
Last week
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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devices
The WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit offers a compact, streak-free solution to restore screens to showroom condition with a gentle, non-toxic spray and cloth.
Exclusive: Kathryn Giudes explains why 'accountability' is the future of AI
Last week
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physical security
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rpa
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risk & compliance
ORCA Opti’s AI automation is revolutionising compliance and operations in defence, healthcare, and logistics by cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI’s new role in defending cyberspace
Last week
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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cloud security
As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.
Bloomfilter launches app to synchronise AI & human workflows
Last week
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ai security
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erp
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llms
Bloomfilter launches the Celonis Agent Miner app to help businesses integrate and optimise AI agents working alongside human staff in daily workflows.
Mercedes-Benz boosts efficiency with Celonis process intelligence
Last week
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digital transformation
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cartech
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supply chain
Mercedes-Benz enhances manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery by integrating Celonis Process Intelligence across its global production and logistics systems.
Vinmar automates USD $3 billion unit with Celonis platform
Last week
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rpa
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supply chain
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erp
Vinmar International automates its USD $3 billion order-to-cash unit using Celonis, boosting efficiency and reducing manual processes globally.
Celonis reveals customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion using Enterprise AI
Last week
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erp
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ai
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microsoft
Celonis customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion in value using Enterprise AI and Process Intelligence, with over 300 achieving more than USD $1 million each.
Celonis unveils enhanced AI-driven platform for digital twins
Last week
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digital twins
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software development
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agentic ai
Celonis launches enhanced AI-driven platform with digital twins to boost business process efficiency and support adaptable enterprise operations.
Celonis & Databricks go hand in hand to drive enterprise AI adoption
Last week
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agentic ai
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data sharing
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data governance
Celonis and Databricks have partnered to enable live data sharing and AI-powered process intelligence, boosting enterprise AI adoption and operational efficiency.
Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Last month
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.
Open-source b3 framework to benchmark AI agent security unveiled
Last month
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devops
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phishing
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email security
Check Point, Lakera and the UK AI Security Institute launch b3, an open-source benchmark to test security of large language models in AI agents.
Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics
Last month
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biometrics
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cloud security
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iam
Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.
LHD Lawyers appoints four new Partners amid national expansion
Last month
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law firms
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partners
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partnerships
LHD Lawyers celebrates its 35th year by appointing four new Partners, boosting its national growth across Sydney and Melbourne offices.