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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Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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lcnc
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genai
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data privacy
Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.
Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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sales
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phoenix
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automation
Keap has launched the Ultimate Automator Award to honour small businesses for their innovative use of automation, with prizes including a Jeep or USD $20K.
Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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edge computing
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genai
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ai
At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
Elastic integrates Anthropic's Claude models for better AI insights
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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support
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integration
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elastic
Elastic integrates Elasticsearch Open Inference API with Anthropic's Claude models, enhancing real-time data analysis and AI application efficiency for developers.
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics for enhanced client insights
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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qualtrics
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics to enhance its market research and experience management services, promising significant benefits for over 150 clients.
Exclusive: Gigamon CEO highlights importance of deep observability
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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digital transformation
In an exclusive interview, Gigamon CEO Shane Buckley highlighted the vital role of deep observability in enhancing network security amidst rising cyber threats.
Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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startups
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ververica
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apache flink
Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
Dreame Technology enters New Zealand market with X40 Ultra
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
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the good guys
Dreame Technology makes its debut in New Zealand, launching the X40 Ultra robotic vacuum across 17 JB Hi-Fi stores in September 2024.
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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data science
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it automation
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ai
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.
Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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surveillance
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intelligence
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carbonix
Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting 'zombie fires' and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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crypto
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cx
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blockchain
MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.
Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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encryption
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physical security
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genai
Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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productivity
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report
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work-life balance
A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.
Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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edutech
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email security
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ai
During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.
SentinelOne announces 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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identity
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sentinelone
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mcgrathnicol
SentinelOne celebrated its 2024 APJ Partner Award winners during a ceremony in Khao Lak, Thailand, recognising exemplary contributions from its partners across the region.
Workday reports USD $2.085 billion revenue, unveils new services
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ai
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pwc
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workday
Workday's revenue surged to USD $2.085 billion in Q2, up 16.7%. It also rolled out new global payroll services to streamline multinational operations.
Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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martech
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physical security
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power / energy
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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clean technologies
Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.