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
Australian businesses to boost global hiring in 2025
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workforce management
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gen z
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employer of record
Australian businesses are poised to increase hiring in 2025, with 89% looking at global talent to tackle skill shortages and embrace AI tools.
Check Point unveils AI-powered Quantum Firewall Software
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malware
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firewalls
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devops
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its AI-driven Quantum Firewall Software R82, enhancing security amid a 75% surge in global cyber-attacks.
ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation
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cleantech
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sustainability
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions celebrates its 25th anniversary, having served over 25,000 customers across 90 countries and acquired 53 companies to enhance its offerings.
Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
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sales
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inflation
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workforce management
As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.
Dayforce unveils platform to streamline staff communication
Today
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hcm
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productivity
Dayforce has unveiled Dayforce Communications, a new platform aimed at enhancing engagement and streamlining communication throughout the employee lifecycle.
LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Today
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
Atturra wins dual honours at Boomi's APJ Partner Summit
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Atturra has garnered two prestigious awards at Boomi's 2024 APJ Partner Summit in Sydney, being named ANZ Partner of the Year and APJ Services Partner of the Year.
Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has integrated AWS Resource Control Policies into its Exposure Command solution, enhancing cloud security for identity-based risk management.
Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Australian businesses are increasingly hiring skilled freelancers to navigate economic challenges, with demand for digital services surging dramatically.
Shure introduces MXA902 conferencing kit for modern offices
Yesterday
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uc
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collaboration
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connectivity
Shure unveils the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, designed to enhance audio quality and simplify installation for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms.
Exclusive: Informatica's Rik Tamm-Daniels discusses push into Generative AI
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Rik Tamm-Daniels shares how Informatica is revolutionising data management with generative AI and a cloud-first strategy, aiming to maximise data value.
Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Matrak has partnered with the China Building Material Exhibition/Trade Centre to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability for Australian builders.
OpenText launches Cloud Editions 24.4 with AI upgrades
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
OpenText has launched Cloud Editions 24.4, introducing AI-driven tools to enhance enterprise workflows and multi-cloud connectivity at OpenText World 2024.
Exabeam & Wiz partner to boost cloud security solutions
Yesterday
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam has partnered with Wiz to boost cloud security, combining AI-driven analytics with advanced threat detection for enhanced protection.
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure
Yesterday
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storage
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digital transformation
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genai
Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi iQ integrated with NVIDIA HGX, aiming to boost AI infrastructure amid rising demand from organisations worldwide.
Atlassian study: Mindset key to effective AI integration
Yesterday
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financial systems
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productivity
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atlassian
Research from Atlassian reveals that a positive attitude towards AI may yield higher productivity and a potential annual ROI of USD $64.3 million.
Enfabrica secures USD $115m for world's fastest SuperNIC
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hyperscale
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dc
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ethernet
Enfabrica has raised USD $115 million in Series C funding to launch its ACF SuperNIC, touted as the fastest GPU networking solution globally.
AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
Yesterday
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Customer Feedback Management Solutions evaluation, achieving top scores in key categories.