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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 2
SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
SAS Viya has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, citing strong AI and governance strengths.
Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.
GitHub adds Claude & Codex agents to unified AI hub
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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devops
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apm
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erp
GitHub adds Claude and Codex to its Agent HQ hub, letting Copilot subscribers juggle multiple coding agents in a single workflow.
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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semiconductors
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mdm
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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iaas
Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
Security Journey unveils AI-era developer manifesto
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Security Journey launches AI-era developer manifesto and revamped platform to embed secure coding into everyday workflows and tooling.
Datadog links feature flags with real-time observability
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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devops
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siem
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cloud security
Datadog rolls out Feature Flags, tying feature controls to real-time APM and RUM data so teams can link releases directly to app behaviour.
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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uc
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spacetech
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iot
One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI's place in their work.
Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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wearables
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data protection
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mdm
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SonicWall warns over 95% of cyber breaches stem from misconfigured tools, as firms lean on MSPs and cyber warranties to plug skills gaps.
'Lazy supplier data' blamed for failures in procurement AI
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Lazy supplier data is crippling procurement AI, sparking hallucinations, broken automations and a 'Transformation Wall' to adoption.
Tenable unveils AI Exposure tool for unified cyber risk
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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socs
Tenable launches AI Exposure tool to give security teams unified visibility, governance and risk prioritisation across enterprise AI use.
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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edge computing
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power / energy
PPDS debuts Philips Signage 5000 AI displays with on-device processing, Android 14 SoC and 24/7-ready screens up to 98in for pro venues.
SEON & Domaine partner to bolster Shopify fraud defence
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON and Domaine partner to embed AI-driven fraud prevention into Shopify migrations, aiming to secure merchants without hindering conversions.
Databricks reports surge in enterprise AI agent use
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Databricks reports a 327% jump in enterprise use of multi-agent AI, as firms move beyond chatbots to real-time, governed production systems.
Delivery Hero cuts rider escalations with Twilio voice
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.