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 89
New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
New Relic has launched its Intelligent Observability Platform, aiming to transform observability into a driver of business growth and developer efficiency.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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agricultural technology
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.
Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
Ping Identity unveils Helix for AI-driven identity services
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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iam
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data privacy
Ping Identity has launched Helix, a new initiative to enhance secure, AI-driven identity services, alongside integrations with Google Cloud and AWS.
TeamViewer unveils new AI tool to boost business efficiency
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
TeamViewer has launched Session Insights, an AI-driven feature aimed at enhancing IT teams' efficiency, amid rising global demand for practical AI solutions.
Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Orange Business and watchTowr have formed a partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific, introducing a platform for proactive attack surface management.
City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.
Nexxen launches TV Planner to optimise Australian ad spend
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital entertainment
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ai
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streaming
Nexxen has launched its TV Planner in Australia, enhancing advertisers' strategies for linear and digital TV amid the rise of Connected TV and streaming.
ECI Software Solutions wins six 2024 Buyer's Choice Awards
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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erp
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csr
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions has secured six 2024 Buyer's Choice Awards from TrustRadius for its standout products, showcasing excellence in business technology.
Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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uc
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document management
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devops
Knorr-Bremse has chosen JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay suite to enhance global supplier communications, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance.
DataStax enhances GitHub Copilot with new AI features
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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software development
DataStax enhances its GitHub Copilot extension with new AI features, streamlining database creation and improving developer workflows in competitive environments.
Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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extrahop
ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.
Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
GitHub Copilot integrates Stack Overflow for AI assistance
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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software development
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github
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stack overflow
Stack Overflow has unveiled a new GitHub Copilot Extension, enabling developers to ask questions directly within the AI tool, enhancing productivity.
Brightcove expands AI Suite with text-to-video pilot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Brightcove plans to launch an AI-Text-to-Video pilot in Q1 2025, enhancing content management with new features like automated thumbnail creation.
BlackLine honoured with 2024 awards from TrustRadius & G2
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
BlackLine has garnered the 2024 TrustRadius 'Tech Cares' and 'Buyer's Choice' awards, along with G2's Best Accounting & Finance Software title, marking five years of recognition.