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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

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Australian businesses to boost global hiring in 2025
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workforce management
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gen z
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employer of record
Australian businesses are poised to increase hiring in 2025, with 89% looking at global talent to tackle skill shortages and embrace AI tools.
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Check Point unveils AI-powered Quantum Firewall Software
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malware
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firewalls
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devops
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its AI-driven Quantum Firewall Software R82, enhancing security amid a 75% surge in global cyber-attacks.
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ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation
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cleantech
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sustainability
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions celebrates its 25th anniversary, having served over 25,000 customers across 90 countries and acquired 53 companies to enhance its offerings.
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Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
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sales
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inflation
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workforce management
As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.
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Dayforce unveils platform to streamline staff communication
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hcm
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productivity
Dayforce has unveiled Dayforce Communications, a new platform aimed at enhancing engagement and streamlining communication throughout the employee lifecycle.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
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Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Today
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
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Atturra wins dual honours at Boomi's APJ Partner Summit
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Atturra has garnered two prestigious awards at Boomi's 2024 APJ Partner Summit in Sydney, being named ANZ Partner of the Year and APJ Services Partner of the Year.
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Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has integrated AWS Resource Control Policies into its Exposure Command solution, enhancing cloud security for identity-based risk management.
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Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Australian businesses are increasingly hiring skilled freelancers to navigate economic challenges, with demand for digital services surging dramatically.
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Shure introduces MXA902 conferencing kit for modern offices
Yesterday
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uc
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collaboration
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connectivity
Shure unveils the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, designed to enhance audio quality and simplify installation for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms.
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Exclusive: Informatica's Rik Tamm-Daniels discusses push into Generative AI
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Rik Tamm-Daniels shares how Informatica is revolutionising data management with generative AI and a cloud-first strategy, aiming to maximise data value.
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Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership
Yesterday
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Matrak has partnered with the China Building Material Exhibition/Trade Centre to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability for Australian builders.
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OpenText launches Cloud Editions 24.4 with AI upgrades
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
OpenText has launched Cloud Editions 24.4, introducing AI-driven tools to enhance enterprise workflows and multi-cloud connectivity at OpenText World 2024.
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Exabeam & Wiz partner to boost cloud security solutions
Yesterday
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam has partnered with Wiz to boost cloud security, combining AI-driven analytics with advanced threat detection for enhanced protection.
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Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure
Yesterday
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storage
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digital transformation
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genai
Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi iQ integrated with NVIDIA HGX, aiming to boost AI infrastructure amid rising demand from organisations worldwide.
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Atlassian study: Mindset key to effective AI integration
Yesterday
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financial systems
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productivity
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atlassian
Research from Atlassian reveals that a positive attitude towards AI may yield higher productivity and a potential annual ROI of USD $64.3 million.
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Enfabrica secures USD $115m for world's fastest SuperNIC
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hyperscale
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dc
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ethernet
Enfabrica has raised USD $115 million in Series C funding to launch its ACF SuperNIC, touted as the fastest GPU networking solution globally.
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AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
Yesterday
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Customer Feedback Management Solutions evaluation, achieving top scores in key categories.