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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Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.
CrowdStrike broadens Falcon threat hunting to third-party data
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike extends Falcon OverWatch threat hunting to third-party data, boosting detection across unmanaged infrastructure and all attack surfaces.
Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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ddos
Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI upgrade to boost security ops
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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iot security
CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI, boosting security operations with AI-driven triage, investigation, and response to enhance breach prevention and analyst productivity.
Reolink partners with Home Assistant for local privacy upgrades
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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smart home
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data privacy
Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.
Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.
Viral vector facility selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP for compliance
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Australia’s first viral vector manufacturing firm, VVMF, adopts SYSPRO Cloud ERP to enhance operations in advancing cell and gene therapies at Westmead Precinct.
Check Point & Illumio join forces to boost Zero Trust security
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Check Point and Illumio partner to integrate AI-driven platforms, enhancing cybersecurity and Zero Trust enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Rubrik launches Identity Resilience for stronger cyber defence
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Rubrik launches Identity Resilience to enhance protection of human and non-human identities against cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure globally.
Honeywell tech to boost safety & efficiency at Eneabba refinery
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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robots
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cartech
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supply chain
Honeywell will supply technology to Iluka Resources' AUD $1.7-1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in WA to boost rare earths production and worker safety.
Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.
Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.
Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.
Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub to streamline threat response
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub, a curated threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams prioritise and respond to alerts efficiently within existing workflows.
St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jayme Fishman, Avalara’s President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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it training
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data privacy
Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.