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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JAGGAER earns EcoVadis Gold for top sustainability rating
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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JAGGAER has received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability, ranking in the top 5% of over 130,000 rated companies with a score of 77.
Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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hcm
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ai
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
Diligent unveils AI-driven due diligence reports for firms
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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saas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Diligent has launched AI-powered due diligence reports to enhance supplier risk management amid increasing regulatory demands and complex supply chains.
Dell enhances NativeEdge for AI deployment at the edge
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
Dell Technologies has enhanced its NativeEdge software with updates for secure, high-availability clustering, set to launch by January 2025.
Hitachi Vantara launches new data solutions for AI needs
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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storage
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched innovative solutions in its Virtual Storage Platform One, targeting the challenges of AI and analytics workloads management.
Akamai unveils new app platform to ease Kubernetes use
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
Akamai Technologies has unveiled the Akamai App Platform, aiming to simplify Kubernetes deployment and boost scalability for developers.
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
Titans of Tech - James Saxton of Dayforce
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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partner programmes
James Saxton, VP of Products at Dayforce, is steering innovation and growth in the APJ region, with ambitions to reach USD $2 billion by next year.
VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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dc
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star wars
VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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transparency
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returns
Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.
SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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socs
SecurityHQ and Data3 have joined forces to enhance Australia's cyber defences, unveiling a new Security Operations Centre in Brisbane.
WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer's Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
CrowdStrike launches AI Red Team for AI security threats
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
CrowdStrike has launched its AI Red Team Services to help organisations secure AI systems against threats like model tampering and data poisoning.
Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.
Dynatrace joins Her Tech Circle to boost gender equity
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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dynatrace
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mentorship
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women in technology
Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.