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 - Page 24
Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gig economy
UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.
Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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saas
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genai
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Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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it industry
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resellers
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As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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software development
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xero
New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland, unveiling cutting-edge gaming tech, and hosting thrilling sim racing with McLaren Auckland.
RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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digital divide
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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private cloud
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public cloud
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it automation
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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hcm
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data privacy
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Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.
Sony unveils WF-C510 wireless earbuds with ergonomic design
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cleantech
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sony
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sustainability
Sony unveils its WF-C510 earbuds, boasting ergonomic design, customisable sound, and eco-friendly materials, priced at NZD $149.95 from October 2024.
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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low-code
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genai
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data privacy
Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.
Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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sales
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phoenix
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automation
Keap debuts the Ultimate Automator Award to celebrate small businesses excelling in automation, with a top prize of a Jeep or USD $20K and honourings at Let's Grow Summit in Phoenix.
Elastic integrates Anthropic's Claude models for better AI insights
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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developers
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support
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integration
Elastic integrates Elasticsearch Open Inference API with Anthropic's Claude models, enhancing real-time data analysis and AI application efficiency for developers.
Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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edge computing
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genai
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At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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qr code
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volkswagen
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.