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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i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
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i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
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growth
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elsight
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification
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dematic
Dematic's Belrose facility has achieved the coveted Steel Sustainability Australia certification, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
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healthtech
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education
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
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collaboration
Elastic and Hugging Face have teamed up to streamline generative AI development by integrating Hugging Face’s models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, simplifying semantic search creation.
Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
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cloud security
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apm
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.
Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech
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awards
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seeing machines
Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.
Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
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Intel has unveiled Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to boost AI performance and efficiency. Industry giants like Dell and IBM back the launch.
Ingram Micro aids Australian resellers with Adobe VIP shift
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cloud services
Ingram Micro has launched the Xvantage platform to aid Australian resellers in smoothly transitioning to Adobe's VIP Marketplace, enhancing automation and efficiency.
Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
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iot
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industrial iot
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soc
Altera unveils new Agilex 3 FPGAs with advanced AI capabilities and dual-core Cortex-A55 architecture at its annual conference, alongside Agilex 5 development kits and enhanced Quartus Prime Pro software.
Synergy approved for NZ Govt supplier marketplace Pae Hokohoko
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Synergy Enterprise Solutions joins Pae Hokohoko, enhancing New Zealand government services with advanced CX solutions through its Zendesk partnership.
Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services
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cx
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martech
Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
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crm
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devops
Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
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accounting
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rampersand
Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
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uc
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it training
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ai
ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.
Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
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personal computing devices
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ios
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monetisation
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.
Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.