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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.
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Exclusive: Givealittle CEO urges Kiwis to give more easily

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Givealittle uses advanced technology to streamline donations, boosting NZD $325 million given locally and reshaping New Zealand's culture of generosity.
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Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.
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Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
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Boomi named leader in 2025 Gartner Quadrant for API management

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Boomi has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management and iPaaS, reflecting its innovation and scalable performance.
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Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Exabeam is named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 SIEM Magic Quadrant for the sixth time, highlighting its AI-driven security platform and ongoing innovation.
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Cloudflare launches partner bundles to simplify AI security needs

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cloudflare launches partner bundles via its PowerUP Partner Programme to ease security and management for AI and app scaling across cloud environments.
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Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.
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Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.
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Adobe unveils Real-Time CDP updates to boost data insights & ROAS

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Adobe updates Real-Time CDP with new features for real-time campaign insights, Amazon integration, and easier collaboration, boosting privacy and ROAS.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.
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Exclusive: ClickHouse CTO Alexey Milovidov on AI and analytics

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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ClickHouse's open-source database powers real-time, high-scale analytics for AI-driven businesses, reshaping how enterprises harness data instantly and interactively.
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Adobe launches AI agents to streamline B2B marketing journeys

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Adobe launches AI agents within its B2B marketing tools to personalise interactions, streamline workflows, and speed up sales processes for businesses.
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Dayforce launches AI agents & workspace to boost HR efficiency

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Dayforce unveils AI Agents and Workspace to enhance HR efficiency, offering smarter workflows and real-time collaboration within its platform from 2025-2026.
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Shippit launches AI platform to help retailers close delivery gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Shippit launches AI platform across Australia and New Zealand to help retailers close the AUD $18 billion delivery gap and boost online sales.
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AMD unveils Ryzen Embedded 9000 chips for industrial systems

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, built on Zen 5, for robust, scalable performance in industrial automation and machine vision systems.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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Seeing Machines wins USD $1.8m order for AI driver monitoring

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Seeing Machines secures USD $1.8m order to supply AI-driven Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems for North American autonomous vehicle fleet expansion.
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AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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AI adoption is rising fast in Australia and New Zealand, but most workers lack training, hindering businesses from realising true benefits of the technology.
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Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.