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.
Stories by Melania
Exclusive: How Babeltext is transforming voter engagement in Australia
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Babeltext is revolutionising voter engagement in Australia by providing multilingual communication, ensuring voters understand policies in their preferred languages.
Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore
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Temus is set to transform Singapore's digital healthcare landscape, driven by Managing Director Kitty Lee's vision and commitment to local talent development.
Exclusive: SquareX aims to redefine cybersecurity with browser security
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SquareX, a new cybersecurity firm, aims to enhance browser security - addressing a critical vulnerability in the evolving digital work landscape.
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
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email security
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A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
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Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.
Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
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Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.
Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.
UK parents warm to relaxed curfews with location apps
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trust
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New research by Life360 reveals that 40% of UK parents might relax teenage curfews with location-sharing technology, enhancing trust and independence.
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
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Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
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digital transformation
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engineering
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BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.
Akamai launches Managed Container Service for low latency
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storage
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Akamai Technologies has unveiled a Managed Container Service, enhancing user experiences by running workloads closer to users across over 700 cities.
SenSen AI expands in Singapore for smart city solutions
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smart cities
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mobility
SenSen AI is expanding its presence in Singapore to deliver advanced smart city solutions, aiming to enhance urban management and public safety.
Rapid7 enhances platform with AI-driven threat detection
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cloud security
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Rapid7 has unveiled enhancements to its Command Platform, leveraging AI for improved threat detection and remediation in multi-cloud environments.
SevenRooms launches text marketing for Aussie hospitality
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SevenRooms has launched Text Marketing, a service designed to boost engagement for Australian eateries through SMS and WhatsApp, harnessing a 94% open rate.
Veeam to enhance data resilience with Microsoft AI
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virtualisation
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam has announced an enhanced partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI solutions to improve data resilience and threat detection for its clients.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus earns ITIL certification
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has secured ITIL certification for 14 IT service management practices, achieving Silver-tier status in PeopleCert's ATV programme.
Adobe launches Photoshop app for iPhone, Android soon
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Adobe has launched its Photoshop app for iPhone, enhancing mobile editing with AI tools; an Android version is set to follow later this year.
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
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cybersecurity insurance
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
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Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.
Gallagher Security to spotlight innovation at ISC West 2025
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Gallagher Security is gearing up for ISC West 2025, aiming to foster industry dialogue on tailored security solutions during the event from 31 March to 4 April.