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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.
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Paul Fletcher highlights urgent need for 'tech-friendly' government

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Paul Fletcher, Australia's Minister for Science and Arts, urges a tech-friendly government to foster digital progress, citing benefits in safety, commerce, and disaster response.
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Samsung survey reveals impact of Australia's teacher shortage

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Samsung has revealed that 75% of teachers are affected by the ongoing staff shortage, with technology seen as a key solution despite significant barriers.
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UiPath named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for RPA

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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UiPath has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for RPA for the sixth year in a row, excelling in execution and vision.
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Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.
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Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.
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Exclusive: Genetec's Leon Langlais on security and data sovereignty

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Leon Langlais of Genetec discusses the company's impressive growth, innovation in physical security, and prioritisation of data sovereignty in the Asia Pacific.
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Sydney to host Security Exhibition & Conference 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Sydney will host the Security Exhibition and Conference from 21-23 August 2024, bringing together top global security professionals and cutting-edge technologies.
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Integrate 2024: The number one event for AV innovation and networking

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Sydney gears up for Integrate 2024 from 21-23 August, a landmark event for AV pros to explore top innovations, network, and gain industry insights.
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Exclusive: Docusign's Rebecca Denman on revolutionising the SaaS landscape

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Docusign's VP Rebecca Denman reveals the firm's game-changing Intelligent Agreement Management platform, set to revolutionise SaaS and agreement processes.
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Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.
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Cybersecurity report shows 30% rise in vulnerabilities

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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The Qualys 2024 Midyear Threat Landscape Review reveals a 30% surge in reported CVEs, hitting a whopping 22,254.
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Huntress & CyberCert to boost SMB cybersecurity in Australia

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Huntress and CyberCert launch SMB1001 certification in Australia, aiding small and medium businesses with affordable, tiered cybersecurity solutions.
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RSA launches new cloud-based claims portal with Guidewire

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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RSA Insurance unveils its ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud, a new portal for streamlined claims management, setting a UK industry first.
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Atturra enhances HR processes with SAP SuccessFactors deployment

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Atturra transforms its HR operations with SAP SuccessFactors, leading to a 78% increase in data accuracy and a 15% decrease in staff turnover.
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Tenable launches new features to boost vulnerability management

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Tenable has launched Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response, aiming to revolutionise the USD $16 billion vulnerability management sector.
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Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.