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: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
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physical security
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collaboration
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investing
Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution
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film
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broadcasting
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amber technology
Amber Technology has partnered with Rycote to distribute its premium microphone windshields and suspension systems across Australia and New Zealand.
AI operationalisation challenges explored in new report
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genai
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ai
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thoughtworks
Thoughtworks has unveiled its fifth Looking Glass report, emphasising AI's integration challenges and the urgent need for businesses to modernise data practices.
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
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sustainability
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esg
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025
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network security
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cloud security
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application security
Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
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digital transformation
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ai agents
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bi
Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.
Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
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paas
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iaas
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genai
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.
Exclusive: Lenovo’s Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education
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e-learning
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lenovo
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digital literacy
Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
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dei
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power / energy
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cleantech
Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.
Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Pattern's 2025 eCommerce forecast reveals Australia's online retail landscape will undergo major transformations, driven by Amazon's new budget-friendly store and social commerce trends.
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 to support AI image provenance
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martech
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genai
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ai
Samsung's Galaxy S25 will feature Content Credentials for AI-generated images, bolstering digital content authenticity as the firm joins the C2PA.
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
Adobe invests USD $5m in fund for diverse filmmakers
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martech
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adobe
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film production
Ahead of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Adobe unveils updates to its tools and pledges USD $5 million to support underrepresented filmmakers.
Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
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recycling
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e-waste
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amta
Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.