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
Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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data sovereignty
Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.
Smartsheet boosts AI platform & grows Australian presence
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Smartsheet enhances its AI work management platform with new features and expands its presence in Australia to better support enterprise teams.
HPE, Equinix & AGIT partner for AI cloud in Indonesia
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Equinix and AGIT join forces to deliver private cloud AI solutions, supporting Indonesia's digital and national AI strategies.
Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift
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crypto
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fintech
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defi
Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.
Infor expands AWS alliance to boost generative AI for industry
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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erp
Infor has deepened its partnership with AWS to accelerate generative AI adoption, enhancing industry-specific cloud solutions and boosting digital transformation globally.
Kyndryl launches Microsoft AI hub to drive enterprise innovation
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Kyndryl and Microsoft have launched the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub to boost enterprise AI adoption and drive digital transformation globally.
Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.
Avalara unveils AI assistant Avi to simplify complex tax research
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genai
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ai
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e-commerce
Avalara launches Avi, a generative AI assistant in Tax Research, to offer instant, reliable answers on complex tax queries and sales tax rates worldwide.
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold7 with advanced AI & new design
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storage
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ai
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agentic ai
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 foldable phone boasts AI-powered features, a larger 8-inch display, lighter design, and advanced 200MP camera for boosted productivity.
Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia
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data protection
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digital transformation
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genai
Kore.ai and Melbourne-based 8people partner to boost AI adoption in Australian enterprises, combining tech and ethical frameworks for business transformation.
Samsung releases Galaxy Watch8 range with advanced health features
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samsung
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consumer tech
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it training
Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch8 range, boasting advanced health tracking, a slim design, and AI-powered features for improved wellness and connectivity.
Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Flip7 with AI features & slim design
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ai
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samsung
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operating systems
Samsung launches the Galaxy Z Flip7, featuring a 4.1-inch AI-powered FlexWindow display, slim design, enhanced camera, and the series’ largest 4,300mAh battery.
HP & Datacom unveil AI-powered platform for smarter IT management
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digital transformation
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dei
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it automation
HP and Datacom launch Datacom Insights, an AI-powered platform offering real-time IT device monitoring to aid hybrid work management and boost sustainability.
Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.
Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.
Exclusive: How Prudential is using AI for faster, smarter content creation
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Prudential harnesses AI to speed up content creation by 70%, blending modern tech with brand ethics to engage customers more effectively.
Zscaler unveils cellular SIM security for IoT & OT devices
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Zscaler launches Zscaler Cellular, a SIM-based Zero Trust solution securing IoT and OT devices globally without needing extra software or VPNs.
Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Appian has been named on FinTech Global’s 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.
Zepto PayTo Index shows AUD $612m in real-time payments shift
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Zepto's new PayTo Index reveals AUD $612m in real-time payments with over 1 million transactions, marking a shift from Australia's legacy BECS system.