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.
Stories by Melania - Page 59
AI tools revolutionise hospitality guest interaction
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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ai
The hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance guest experiences, as SevenRooms launches innovative tools promising to streamline operations and reduce costs.
SquareX warns of rising browser-native ransomware threat
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
SquareX warns of an emerging threat from browser-native ransomware, posing severe risks to internet users as cybercriminals adapt to new vulnerabilities.
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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edutech
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apple
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cloud services
Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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clean technologies
Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.
Media sector leads AI adoption in observability practices
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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iot
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ai
New Relic's latest report reveals that 35% of media and entertainment firms leverage observability to boost AI adoption, aiming for improved content streaming and user engagement.
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
SailPoint unveils AI-powered Harbour Pilot for security boost
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
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enterprise security
SailPoint has unveiled its AI-powered Harbour Pilot agents, aiming to streamline identity security and enhance operational efficiency for organisations.
SonicWall reports financial growth and partner expansion
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall has announced a remarkable financial surge, reporting a 68% rise in managed security services bookings, driven by expanded partner collaborations.
UiPath unveils AI-enhanced Test Cloud to boost productivity
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
UiPath has launched Test Cloud, an AI-powered software testing service, promising to significantly enhance tester productivity and cut costs.
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
Data backup vital says ISMS.online officer as day nears
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
As World Backup Day nears, Sam Peters from ISMS.online emphasises the critical need for robust data backup strategies to enhance business resilience and regulatory compliance.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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robots
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supply chain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its Private 5G solution, powered by Celona, to enhance IoT connectivity in complex enterprise environments.
Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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ai
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acs
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stem
The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.
Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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mdm
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cx
Pulseway is on a mission to simplify IT management, enhancing efficiency and user experience through innovative solutions and customer-centric development.
Sysdig reveals cloud security trends in new 2025 report
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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cloud security
Sysdig's latest report reveals a 500% surge in AI tool usage for cloud security and highlights a significant drop in public exposure, indicating defensive advances.
Radware named strong performer in Forrester WAF review
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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application security
Radware has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for Web Application Firewall Solutions, achieving top scores in six key areas.
NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.
NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cybersecurity
NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.