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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Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
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money laundering
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fraud
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financial institutions
Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.
Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
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wise
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smes
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banking
A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.
Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.
Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters
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hp
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leadership
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work-life balance
Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.
Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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data classification
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.
Nozomi uncovers critical flaws in Advantech networks gear
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Nozomi Networks has revealed serious vulnerabilities in Advantech's wireless access points, endangering the security of critical infrastructure across sectors.
AI is revolutionising retail loyalty with real-time data
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cx
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data science
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martech
Retail loyalty programmes are evolving through data science and AI, with Eagle Eye's report suggesting hyperpersonalisation may soon be the norm.
Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies
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phishing
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email security
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casb
As remote work evolves, organisations must adapt to new cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands, warns Apricorn's Jon Fielding.
NetWitness enhances cybersecurity with AI & SASE updates
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
NetWitness unveils updates to its 12.5 release, boosting cybersecurity with enhanced visibility and automation for diverse infrastructures.
Exclusive: LogicMonitor leads hybrid observability across APJ region
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
LogicMonitor is establishing itself as a leader in hybrid observability across the APJ region, focusing on AI-driven solutions to enhance customer success.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $4 billion in annual revenue
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cloud security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has reported impressive third-quarter results for fiscal 2025, with Annual Recurring Revenue surpassing USD $4 billion and quarterly revenues reaching USD $1.01 billion.
Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.
Granicus honours Aussie & Kiwi digital government leaders
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
Granicus has recognised outstanding digital government initiatives in Australia and New Zealand with its 2024 Digital Government Awards, celebrating innovation and community engagement.
Generative AI's growing role in ANZ business by 2025
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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data privacy
As 2025 nears, generative AI is poised to transform business operations in ANZ, with IT spending projected to hit AUD $147 billion, according to Cloudera.
Exclusive: SailPoint's Chris Gossett discusses keeping identity security at the forefront
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Chris Gossett of SailPoint highlights the evolving landscape of identity security, advocating for advanced access management at Navigate Sydney.
Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
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software development
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mental health
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university of sydney
Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.
HCLTech launches DataTrustShield in Intel partnership
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cloud security
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physical security
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data privacy
HCLTech has unveiled DataTrustShield, a cloud security solution developed with Intel to protect sensitive data during cloud operations.
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations
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mfa
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.