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.
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Adobe unveils faster performance & font features in Illustrator
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Adobe has unveiled enhanced features for Illustrator, including faster performance and improved Japanese typography, responding directly to user feedback.
SMEs in Singapore could miss out on SGD $800m annually
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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inflation
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sme
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syfe
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore are at risk of losing SGD $800 million each year by keeping cash in low-yield bank accounts.
Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have formed an alliance to enhance innovation, addressing hybrid cloud challenges with integrated data solutions for enterprises.
Global agritech innovators converge at Brisbane event
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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iot
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agritech
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precision agriculture
Agritech startups from eight countries are converging in Brisbane for Agventure Downunder, aiming to connect innovative solutions with Australian agriculture.
F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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application security
F5 has revamped its Application Delivery Controllers to tackle the challenges posed by AI-driven applications, highlighting a critical shift in security and delivery.
Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have unveiled a strategic partnership to enhance security for hybrid cloud environments, bridging network and application protection.
HPE launches eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers with Xeon 6
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, promising enhanced performance, security, and AI-driven automation for businesses.
Snowflake unveils Cortex Agents for data integration ease
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Snowflake has launched Cortex Agents, a service designed to streamline the integration of structured and unstructured data for enterprises, enhancing productivity.
Mark O’Donnell joins Discovery for SAP tech expansion
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Discovery Consulting has appointed Mark O'Donnell to lead its expansion into SAP technology, enhancing its Qualtrics employee experience offerings.
Datadog reveals whoAMI attack vulnerability in AWS AMI
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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siem
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Datadog's Security Labs have uncovered a serious vulnerability in AWS's Amazon Machine Image that could jeopardise thousands of accounts, prompting urgent security updates.
GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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location data
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gapmaps
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retail
GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.
DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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iot security
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iot
Schneider Electric has partnered with Nozomi Networks to enhance global managed security services, focusing on critical sectors such as energy and water.
Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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facebook
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instagram
Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
FranConnect launches AI suite for Australian franchises
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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genai
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franconnect
FranConnect has launched its AI suite, Frannie AI, in Australia, enabling franchises to streamline sales and operations with advanced insights and automation.
Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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cancer
Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.
Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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valentine's day
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cybercrime
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accc
As Valentine's Day approaches, experts warn Australians to remain cautious of AI-assisted romance scams, causing significant loss, with AUD $35 million reported in 2023.