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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 19
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data protection
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siem
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cloud security
Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.
Astroscale & HEO partner to boost satellite servicing & SDA
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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national security
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risk management
Astroscale and High Earth Orbit Robotics form three-year partnership to advance satellite servicing, monitoring, and space domain awareness for allied operations.
Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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data science
Cloudera's AI strategy overcomes legacy system challenges, helping clients like an oil giant save USD $1 billion and transform enterprise data use.
Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cloudera invests USD $300 million in hybrid AI and data, focusing on secure, compliant platforms for complex enterprises amid AI demand surge.
Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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encryption
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cloud security
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physical security
Genetec has enhanced its Security Centre SaaS platform with cloud-native audio, enabling real-time intercom and SIP audio for streamlined security response.
Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Gallagher Security won two top awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards, recognising excellence in customer service and technical expertise.
Cloudera upgrades platform with Iceberg REST & AI cost savings
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Cloudera upgrades its data platform with Iceberg REST Catalog and Lakehouse Optimizer, boosting AI efforts and cutting costs by up to 79%.
Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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storage
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Cloudera and Dell have combined their platforms to launch a unified Private AI solution that simplifies data governance and scales enterprise AI securely and cost-effectively.
Cloudera expands AI ecosystem with four new enterprise partners
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Cloudera expands its Enterprise AI Ecosystem with four new partners to enhance predictive modelling, workflow automation, and AI observability for businesses.
AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
A global survey reveals 96% of enterprises now treat AI adoption as essential, marking a shift from competitive edge to core business necessity.
Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.
Exclusive: Cohesity explains why cyber resilience beats prevention
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber resilience is reshaping data backup as businesses face AI-driven cyber threats, demanding new strategies beyond traditional recovery systems.
Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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edge computing
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ai
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microsoft
Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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surveillance
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hyperscale
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biometrics
Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.
Exclusive: Workday CTO Shan Moorthy on AI, Agents and APAC innovation
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
AI agents are transforming enterprise platforms in APAC, enabling interoperable systems and boosting productivity without reducing jobs, says Workday CTO.
Workday expands Agent Partner Network with over 15 AI ventures
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Workday expands its Agent Partner Network with 15+ AI ventures, integrating their agents into its system for tailored enterprise automation.
Workday & Microsoft unite to simplify AI & human workforce management
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Workday and Microsoft have teamed up to offer firms a unified platform to securely manage human and AI workforces, enhancing oversight and boosting efficiency.
Workday unveils new platform to boost custom AI development
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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genai
Workday has launched Workday Build, a new platform empowering users to develop custom AI solutions integrated with their enterprise data and apps.