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 12
Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status
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australian government
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Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.
How TCS is powering the newest global race entrant
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nsw government
The TCS Sydney Marathon has been officially recognised as an Abbott World Marathon Major, joining a select group alongside marathons in major global cities.
Exclusive: How Treasury Wines is using GPTStrategic’s new AI assistant
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partner programmes
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genai
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Treasury Wines has embraced GPTStrategic's AI assistant, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency within its GBP £2.5 billion business.
Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
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data protection
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.
Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
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ai
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recruitment
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randstad
Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.
Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue rise to USD $67.6m
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ai
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ml
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financial results
Seeing Machines has reported a 17% revenue increase to USD $67.6 million for the year ending June 2024, buoyed by regulatory trends in transport.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
New Relic has launched its Intelligent Observability Platform, aiming to transform observability into a driver of business growth and developer efficiency.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
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financial systems
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xero
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northland
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nzd
Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.
Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
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ai
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cleantech
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pwc
Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
Ping Identity unveils Helix for AI-driven identity services
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hyperscale
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iam
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data privacy
Ping Identity has launched Helix, a new initiative to enhance secure, AI-driven identity services, alongside integrations with Google Cloud and AWS.
TeamViewer unveils new AI tool to boost business efficiency
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
TeamViewer has launched Session Insights, an AI-driven feature aimed at enhancing IT teams' efficiency, amid rising global demand for practical AI solutions.
City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.
Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Orange Business and watchTowr have formed a partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific, introducing a platform for proactive attack surface management.
Nexxen launches TV Planner to optimise Australian ad spend
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digital entertainment
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ai
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streaming
Nexxen has launched its TV Planner in Australia, enhancing advertisers' strategies for linear and digital TV amid the rise of Connected TV and streaming.
ECI Software Solutions wins six 2024 Buyer’s Choice Awards
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erp
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csr
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions has secured six 2024 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius for its standout products, showcasing excellence in business technology.
Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations
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document management
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devops
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ecm
Knorr-Bremse has chosen JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay suite to enhance global supplier communications, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance.