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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.

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Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Pulseway is on a mission to simplify IT management, enhancing efficiency and user experience through innovative solutions and customer-centric development.
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Sysdig reveals cloud security trends in new 2025 report
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Sysdig's latest report reveals a 500% surge in AI tool usage for cloud security and highlights a significant drop in public exposure, indicating defensive advances.
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Radware named strong performer in Forrester WAF review
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Radware has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for Web Application Firewall Solutions, achieving top scores in six key areas.
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NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.
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Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.
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NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.
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KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
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OpenADR 3.0 certification marks milestone in energy sector
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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The OpenADR Alliance has certified its first OpenADR 3.0 products, marking a significant step towards improved grid flexibility and energy management.
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Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.
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Exclusive: Rayven reveals how SMBs can harness automation to stay competitive
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Small and medium-sized businesses must embrace automation to thrive amid rising costs and stiff competition, experts stress as technologies become increasingly accessible.
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Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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New Zealand clothing brand Rose & Thorne is shifting to an online-only model, targeting Australia's £1.7bn bra market amid rising demand for larger sizes.
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Netflix series Zero Day highlights real cyber threats
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Netflix's new series Zero Day highlights the real threat of zero-day vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks.
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Exclusive: How ISMS.online is helping businesses tackle compliance challenges
Sat, 22nd Mar 2025
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ISMS.online is transforming compliance for businesses, making complex standards accessible and manageable with innovative tools and expert guidance.
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VisualCortex & SUSE enhance AI video analytics platform
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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VisualCortex has partnered with SUSE to boost its AI-driven video analytics platform, enhancing management and performance across varied cloud environments.
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Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.
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Professor Brian Cox to headline major information security event
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Professor Brian Cox will deliver the keynote at Infosecurity Europe 2025, tackling quantum computing's challenges for cybersecurity on 3 June at ExCeL London.
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Educational AI proposed to address Australian civics decline
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A recent study reveals that 72 per cent of Australian Year 10 students lack basic democratic knowledge, prompting calls for curriculum reform or AI integration in education.
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Qualtrics & LangChain join forces to enhance AI agents
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Qualtrics has teamed up with LangChain to develop customised Experience Agents on the LangGraph Platform, enhancing interactions for customers and employees.
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Qualtrics launches AI-driven market intelligence platform
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Qualtrics has launched Qualtrics Edge, a new market intelligence platform that combines AI with consumer insights to transform decision-making for businesses.
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Qualtrics unveils AI tools to boost customer experiences
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Qualtrics has unveiled AI-driven updates to its XM for Customer Experience suite, promising businesses enhanced insights and tools to forge stronger customer connections.