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.
Stories by Melania
TeamViewer expands in Australia with NEXTGEN partnership
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digitalisation
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channel ecosystem
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teamviewer
TeamViewer has partnered with NEXTGEN Connect to broaden its enterprise focus and boost its channel ecosystem in Australia, enhancing local digital solutions.
Ondo Finance launches tokenised US Treasuries on XRP Ledger
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blockchain
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defi
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capital management
Ondo Finance has unveiled tokenised U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger, boosting institutional access to short-term securities via Ripple USD.
Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.
Enterprises consider alternatives as Oracle Java costs rise
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devops
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open source
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software development
A recent report reveals that 88% of enterprises are considering alternatives to Oracle Java as costs and licensing concerns rise, up from 72% last year.
Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments
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cybersecurity
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it management
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chatgpt
A recent report reveals that over half of Australian businesses suffered a cyberattack in 2024, highlighting inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures.
Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
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dr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
Atomicwork secures USD $25m to enhance AI IT platform
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digital transformation
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itsm
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zuora
Atomicwork has raised USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven IT service management platform, transforming enterprise workflows.
Exclusive: Tanium’s Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Yesterday
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physical security
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collaboration
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investing
Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution
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film
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broadcasting
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distributors
Amber Technology has partnered with Rycote to distribute its premium microphone windshields and suspension systems across Australia and New Zealand.
AI operationalisation challenges explored in new report
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genai
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ai
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thoughtworks
Thoughtworks has unveiled its fifth Looking Glass report, emphasising AI's integration challenges and the urgent need for businesses to modernise data practices.
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.
Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
Last week
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paas
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iaas
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genai
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.
Exclusive: Lenovo’s Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education
Last week
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e-learning
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lenovo
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digital literacy
Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
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dei
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power / energy
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cleantech
Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.