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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Check Point unveils AI-powered Quantum Firewall Software
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Check Point Software Technologies has launched its AI-driven Quantum Firewall Software R82, enhancing security amid a 75% surge in global cyber-attacks.
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.
Dayforce unveils platform to streamline staff communication
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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.
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.
Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
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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.
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.
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.
Shure introduces MXA902 conferencing kit for modern offices
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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
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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.
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.
Atlassian study: Mindset key to effective AI integration
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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.
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure
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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.
Exabeam & Wiz partner to boost cloud security solutions
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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.
OpenText launches Cloud Editions 24.4 with AI upgrades
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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.
Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership
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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.
AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
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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.
EastWest Bank partners MoEngage for digital innovation
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
EastWest Bank has teamed up with MoEngage to enhance its digital banking experience with tailored engagement solutions for clients across various sectors.
AuditBoard study reveals internal audit struggles in 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
New research by AuditBoard reveals a troubling mismatch between rising business risks and stagnant internal audit resources, complicating risk management efforts.
AvePoint introduces AI benchmarking for Microsoft 365 users
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AvePoint unveils AI benchmarking tools for Microsoft 365 users, helping organisations optimise AI adoption and usage against peer data.