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.
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Brisbane's Zeligate launches AI 'Zelis', prepares for Series A
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Brisbane's Zeligate unveils 'Zelis' AI workforce to streamline business tasks ahead of its 2025 Series A funding round, post securing USD $5 million seed funding.
CareerVillage enhances platform with New Relic observability tools
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edutech
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apm
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software development
CareerVillage standardises its observability with New Relic, reducing page load times by 67% and boosting engineering productivity by 133%, supporting over seven million users.
Laing O’Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS
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Laing O’Rourke Australia revamps its training strategy for 2,500 employees with SAP's support, launching LOR Learn to boost inclusive, personalised learning.
Ericsson names Cook head of global channels for enterprise 5G
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commvault
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ericsson
Ericsson appoints Matt Cook as Head of Global Channels for its Enterprise Wireless Solutions division to bolster its 5G network adoption strategy.
Dragos acquires Network Perception to boost OT cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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collaboration
Dragos has acquired Network Perception, integrating the NP-View platform to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, including utilities and manufacturing.
Orion Health & Streamliners partner to enhance patient care
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orion health
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population health management
Orion Health partners with Streamliners to integrate Amadeus DCR with HealthPathways, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery across NZ, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland.
Teletrac Navman debuts consultancy for fleet decarbonisation
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data analytics
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fleet management
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cleantech
Teletrac Navman launches a global consultancy to help fleets develop multi-energy decarbonisation strategies, aiming to meet net zero targets and reduce costs.
Zespri begins next Horizon phase with NZD $3.2m in savings
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digital transformation
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opentext
Zespri has launched the second phase of its Horizon digital transformation, leveraging SAP technology to save NZD $3.2 million and improve supply chain efficiency.
Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
Tim von Dadelszen at Partners Life is simplifying life insurance via digital innovation, making it more accessible for customers through the new Evince platform.
NEC New Zealand reports over $1m loss for FY24 amid revenue growth
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displays & projectors
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outlook
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financial results
NEC New Zealand reports a pre-tax loss of NZD $1.098 million for FY24 despite a 9.2% revenue rise, grappling with increased inventory costs and shifting market demands.
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
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power / energy
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collaboration
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informatica
Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
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email security
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AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success
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storage
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virtualisation
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edutech
Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.
Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.
Wiise partners with Datacom NZ to expand ERP solutions
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erp
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ai
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sales
Wiise partners with Datacom New Zealand to offer tailored ERP solutions, enhancing integration and profitability for SMBs through a flexible, scalable platform.
Celonis & Ardoq join forces to boost CIO operational control
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digital transformation
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agility
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data insights
Celonis and Ardoq unveil a new solution to boost business transformation, empowering CIOs with enhanced visibility and control over IT and operations.
Hands-on review: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra brings the wow back to tablets
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reviews
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ai
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 showcases innovation and elegance with AI-ready S Pen, mesmerizing AMOLED display, and sleek design, setting a new tablet benchmark.
Exclusive: Pure Storage reveals new innovations during roadshow
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storage
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it automation
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cleantech
Pure Storage unveiled cutting-edge products and features during the Accelerate roadshow, aiming to simplify data management and boost efficiency. Melbourne is the next stop.
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
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it training
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
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uc
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cdp
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.