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 85
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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mental health
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employee retention
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
HeadBox unveils AI-powered 3D Studio for Aussie events
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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customer satisfaction
HeadBox has unveiled its innovative AI-driven tool, HeadBox 3D Studio, which aims to revolutionise the Australian events industry by enabling personalised 3D tours.
Pure Storage unveils GenAI Pod with NVIDIA certification
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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storage
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data analytics
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Pure Storage has unveiled its GenAI Pod, a full-stack solution for AI projects, while also securing NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD certification for its FlashBlade//S500.
Future data trends: real-time analytics & hybrid models
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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Justin Borgman, CEO of Starburst, predicts that by 2025 businesses will prioritise real-time analytics and embrace hybrid lakehouse models in data management.
Capco partners with POWWR for SaaS energy solutions
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Capco has joined forces with POWWR to deliver integrated SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for energy retailers and brokers.
Picterra unveils GeoAI platform for plot monitoring
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Picterra has unveiled Picterra Tracer, a GeoAI platform designed to enhance monitoring and compliance for soft commodities and forestry industries.
Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for USD $115 million
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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cybersecurity
Bitsight has acquired threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for USD $115 million, bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amid rising cyber risks.
DeepL launches real-time speech translation products
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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DeepL has launched its voice translation solution, DeepL Voice, enabling real-time spoken translations for meetings and conversations across multiple languages.
Siemens teams with FoodChain ID to enhance CPG compliance
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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uc
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physical security
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supply chain
Siemens Digital Industries Software teams up with FoodChain ID to enhance its Xcelerator software, integrating critical compliance data for the CPG sector.
Jumpmind named leader in Forrester's POS solutions report
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Jumpmind has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave report for Point-of-Service Solutions, excelling in 13 key criteria, including customer feedback.
Epicor named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Epicor has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the second year running.
HPE's El Capitan hailed as world's fastest supercomputer
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has claimed the top position on the Top500 list with El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.742 exaflops.
Dell unveils new AI servers & solutions for efficiency
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hpc
Dell Technologies has unveiled new AI infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing performance, featuring advanced PowerEdge servers and streamlined data management.
Australian firms risk $71 billion due to poor service
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Qualtrics' study reveals Australian businesses risk losing AUD $3.8 billion in sales this holiday season due to poor customer experiences, stressing urgent improvements.
Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.
Dayforce unveils AI tools to boost HR productivity & planning
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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hcm
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rpa
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ai
Dayforce has unveiled two AI solutions aimed at transforming human capital management, set to launch for select clients in 2025.
ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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productivity
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asus
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availability
ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
Customer Science launches AI Accelerator for call centres
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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fintech
Customer Science Group has launched an AI Accelerator Program, aiming to help contact centres effectively implement AI and enhance customer experiences.
Infor named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Infor has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the fourth year running.