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 9
ExpenseIn updates help UK finance leaders tackle cost pressures
Last month
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digital transformation
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expense management
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modernisation
ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
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digital marketing
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restaurants
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customer support
Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.
Roc launches platform to cut waste & speed payments in construction
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it services
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public sector
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automation
Roc Technologies launches Digital Cost Assurance under Coria to cut waste, prevent fraud, and speed payments in UK construction, saving millions for public projects.
UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards
Last month
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Over 75% of UK banking customers would switch banks for a metal payment card, valuing its durability, sustainability, and luxury feel, new research finds.
Jazeera Airways taps TCS to drive digital transformation push
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Tata Consultancy Services partners with Jazeera Airways to modernise its digital platform, enhancing customer experience and boosting revenue streams.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
Last month
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
Last month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Last month
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
Safeguard Global unveils new brand to guide international growth
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hcm
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global expansion
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employer of record
Safeguard Global has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reinforce its role as a key guide in global workforce management and international expansion.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Last month
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robots
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it training
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iot
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
Last month
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Last month
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
Last month
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digital transformation
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physical security
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intellectual property
Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.
Australian firms lag in attack surface risk management tools
Last month
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data analytics
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iot
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soc
Research finds 60% of Australian firms faced security breaches from unmanaged assets, yet less than half use specialised tools to manage these risks.
Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
Last month
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mfa
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.
Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant
Last month
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
Last month
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election
Last month
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data analytics
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elections
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misinformation
Social media election chatter in Australia surges 20% with cost of living top concern amid mixed sentiment for major parties ahead of 2025 vote.
Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
Last month
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emergency services
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enterprise security
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emergency communications
Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.
Amperity launches AI agent to unify fragmented customer data
Last month
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Amperity unveils its Agentic AI 'Identity Resolution Agent' to help firms unify customer data, cutting profile creation from months to hours with AI-powered automation.