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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.

Stories by Melania - Page 16

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ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
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productivity
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ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
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Customer Science launches AI Accelerator for call centres
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uc
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digital transformation
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fintech
Customer Science Group has launched an AI Accelerator Program, aiming to help contact centres effectively implement AI and enhance customer experiences.
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Infor named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Infor has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the fourth year running.
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Microsoft Cloud Region launch sparks hybrid infrastructure debate in New Zealand
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data protection
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private cloud
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public cloud
Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.
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Cloudera launches AI assistant to boost data governance
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Cloudera has unveiled its new AI assistant, Cloudera Copilot, designed to boost productivity and compliance for data practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs
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digital transformation
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encryption
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blockchain
Zoho's AI Director emphasises the need for tailored AI solutions to enhance business workflows, highlighting the company's commitment to operational independence.
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AI in marketing: Infosys study finds value realisation gap
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report reveals that while 73% of enterprises utilise AI in marketing, only 52% see significant business value from these initiatives.
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Avalara unveils AI-based innovations for tax compliance
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Avalara has unveiled a suite of AI-driven innovations aimed at streamlining tax compliance during its recent CRUSH event in Austin.
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
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Dell & Intel expand AI program for telecom providers
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Dell and Intel are expanding their AI for Telecom programme, launching new solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for communications service providers.
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Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
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Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA camera for 2025 release
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fujifilm
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film production
Fujifilm has announced the GFX ETERNA, its first filmmaking camera, slated for a 2025 release, featuring groundbreaking imaging technology.
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Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
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cleantech
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sustainability
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smartsat crc
The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.
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Catapult reports 20% rise in ACV & strong revenue growth
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saas
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.
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Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.
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Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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netflix
Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.
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New Relic unveils one-step observability for Kubernetes
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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apm
New Relic has unveiled a one-step observability feature for Kubernetes, enhancing monitoring and incident resolution with AI-supported insights.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.
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CyberArk & Wiz partner to boost multi-cloud security
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
CyberArk and Wiz have partnered to enhance multi-cloud security, integrating their platforms to improve visibility and control over privileged access.
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Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.