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 97
Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Canberra hosted its inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Awards on 3 September 2024, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and diversity.
Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
Black Sky Industries launches with new headquarters in Queensland
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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drones
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supply chain
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Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.
Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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adtech
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Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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customers
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productivity
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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recruitment
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skills shortage
Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
CyberArk earns top CSA trustmark for cloud security
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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cloud security alliance
CyberArk earns the prestigious Trusted Cloud Provider trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance, underscoring its dedication to world-class cloud security.
LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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crowdstrike
LMNTRIX has secured a spot in Gartner's 2024 Market Guide for MDR services, recognised as one of the top 20 global vendors, boosting Australian cybersecurity.
Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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agentic ai
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Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.
Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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iot security
Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
Fujitsu earns four Microsoft security awards, launches new services
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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fujitsu
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cyber resilience
Fujitsu has achieved four Microsoft Security Specialisations and launched new Cyber Security Services to enhance protection for businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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genai
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Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.
Sony unveils WF-C510 wireless earbuds with ergonomic design
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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clean technologies
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sony
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sustainability
Sony unveils its WF-C510 earbuds, boasting ergonomic design, customisable sound, and eco-friendly materials, priced at NZD $149.95 from October 2024.
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.