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: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
3 days ago
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financial institutions
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qualys
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australian
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
Exclusive: Precisely's glowing innovation in data integrity and customer experience
3 days ago
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Precisely’s innovative solutions in data integrity have driven substantial growth, transforming customer experiences for 12,000 enterprises worldwide.
Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024
3 days ago
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investment
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financial results
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toshiba
Toshiba reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024, with steady revenue increases balancing rising operational costs and strategic investments.
Sony New Zealand shares steady financial performance for FY23
3 days ago
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pwc
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pricewaterhousecoopers
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cash flow
Sony New Zealand has reported steady financial performance for FY23, maintaining robust revenue streams and a solid asset base despite market fluctuations.
Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
3 days ago
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leadership
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event
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women in technology
Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and promoting diversity.
Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
4 days ago
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ransomware
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ai
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youtube
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
4 days ago
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blockchain
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scala
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salaries
A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.
Black Sky Industries launches with new headquarters in Queensland
4 days ago
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drones
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ai
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unmanned aerial vehicles
Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.
Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
4 days ago
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digital advertising
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cro
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vudoo
Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
4 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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nz
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
4 days ago
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ai
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recruitment
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skills gap
Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
5 days ago
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience, diversity, and leadership in IT, emphasising mentorship and work-life balance ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Last week
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data science
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
CyberArk earns top CSA trustmark for cloud security
Last week
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cloud security
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cyberark
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cloud security alliance
CyberArk earns the prestigious Trusted Cloud Provider trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance, underscoring its dedication to world-class cloud security.
Ververica achieves SOC 2 Type I certification for security standards
Last week
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saas
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ververica has secured SOC 2 Type I certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier security standards and robust data protection measures amidst evolving cyber threats.
BDx Indonesia & NeutraDC launch IX ecosystem in Indonesia
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BDx Indonesia and NeutraDC launch phase one of an interconnected IX ecosystem, boosting internet resilience and digital transformation across Indonesia.
LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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singapore
Sydney-based cybersecurity firm LMNTRIX joins Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide, ranking among the top 20 vendors globally and standing out as the only Australian-founded, privately-held company in this cohort.
Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas
Last week
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uc
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nbn
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customer service
Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Last week
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore’s cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP’s curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.