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.
Former TechDay team member.
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Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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risk & compliance
Nuix CEO Johnathan Rubinsztein highlights the company's transformation to a platform model, aiming for clarity and trust in AI amidst rapid technological change.
AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Retailers in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI strategies, leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.
Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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engineering
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healthcare
A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.
CrowdStrike awarded 2025 Google Cloud security partner
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike has been awarded the 2025 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year for Workload Security, strengthening its collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance AI safety.
Fortinet enhances AI to tackle emerging cyber threats
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Fortinet has launched enhancements to its FortiAI capabilities, aimed at bolstering protection against emerging cyber threats across its Security Fabric platform.
Quantum computing threat demands urgent CISO action plan
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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supply chain
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to traditional encryption systems, urging Chief Information Security Officers to modernise their strategies for future resilience.
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
Smurfit Westrock enhances inventory with AI-driven solution
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Smurfit Westrock has optimised its inventory management using AI-driven solutions from Celonis, resolving data issues within just two months.
Elsight secures AUD $7.1m deal with European drone firm
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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asx
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elsight
Elsight has secured an AUD $7.1 million supply agreement with a European drone manufacturer, expanding its footprint in the defence sector amidst rising demand.
Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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financial institutions
Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.
Constraints drive Australian firms to private cloud solutions
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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supply chain
Rising tariffs and cloud costs push Australian firms towards private cloud solutions like Synology Drive, seeking cost-effective, secure data management alternatives.
Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
As customer expectations rise, NICE's Rod Lester emphasises the critical role of agent empowerment in contact centres, driven by AI tools for enhanced service.
Nintex unveils new AI features for business automation
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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lcnc
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genai
Nintex has unveiled advanced generative AI features to enhance business automation, streamlining processes for mid-market firms and large enterprises.
Snowflake integrates Apache Iceberg to enhance data agility
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled support for Apache Iceberg tables, enhancing data management capabilities and aiming to advance open lakehouse strategies for its customers.
Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.
BeyondTrust named leader in 2025 GigaOm Radar Report
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
BeyondTrust has been named a Leader in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, recognising its effective identity and access management.
Open-source AI gaining popularity among young developers
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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llms
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software development
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ai models
A new Stack Overflow survey reveals 82% of global developers are now familiar with open-source AI, with younger developers leading the charge.
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.