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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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Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience for cloud & on-prem

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Cohesity launches AI-powered enhancements and partnerships to boost cyber resilience, securing cloud and on-premise data across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
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Ping Identity unveils AI framework to boost trust in enterprises

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Ping Identity launches AI framework to secure enterprise digital interactions, enhancing trust, governance, and efficiency amid rising AI autonomy.
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Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.
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Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Atturra strengthens its partnership with Infor as the newly appointed M3 reseller across Australia and New Zealand, targeting mid-market enterprises with ERP solutions.
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ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.
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Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
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Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
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BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.
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Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
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Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
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Exclusive: Exabeam's Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.
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Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
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Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
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Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.
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Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
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Exclusive: OutSystems' Paul Arthur warns coding comes with hidden cost

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms embrace low-code and AI platforms to boost innovation, cut technical debt, and accelerate business application delivery.
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Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
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Accor selects Oracle OPERA Cloud to unify global hotel systems

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Accor chooses Oracle's OPERA Cloud to unify hotel management globally, enhancing guest experience and streamlining operations across 110+ countries.
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Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.