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 67
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.
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.
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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iam
Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
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.
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.
Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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cloud security
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iot security
Schneider Electric has partnered with Nozomi Networks to enhance global managed security services, focusing on critical sectors such as energy and water.
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.
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
NetApp unveils enhanced storage solutions, ASA A-Series
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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storage
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ai
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cloud services
NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.
Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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iot security
The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.
Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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robots
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data science
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ai
Future AGI has secured USD $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI lifecycle management platform, co-led by Powerhouse and Snow Leopard Ventures.