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 - Page 17
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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recruitment
PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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cyber warfare
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cloudflare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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dei
Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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māori
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gsk
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pharmaceuticals
Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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netflix
YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to secure AI agent identities
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to protect AI agents' cryptographic assets in enterprises, integrating with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto for enhanced security.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
Exclusive: How WorldFirst’s new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
Enterprise IoT systems now track 166,000 assets daily
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Large enterprises now track over 166,000 assets daily using IoT, evolving from simple location tracking to integrated systems monitoring multiple attributes.
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE range with AI in Australia
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ai
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samsung
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telstra
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ in Australia with AI features, from AUD $849, offering enhanced performance and a larger display for productivity and leisure.
Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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hcm
Netskope's rapid rise in APAC is credited to patience and cultural investment, as the firm now transforms cloud security growth across the region.
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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dlp
Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.