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 20
Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience for cloud & on-prem
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Cohesity launches AI-powered enhancements and partnerships to boost cyber resilience, securing cloud and on-premise data across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Ping Identity unveils AI framework to boost trust in enterprises
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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erp
Ping Identity launches AI framework to secure enterprise digital interactions, enhancing trust, governance, and efficiency amid rising AI autonomy.
Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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eb games
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esports
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philips
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.
Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Atturra strengthens its partnership with Infor as the newly appointed M3 reseller across Australia and New Zealand, targeting mid-market enterprises with ERP solutions.
ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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hcm
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erp
Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.
Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
Exclusive: Exabeam's Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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genai
Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.
Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
Exclusive: OutSystems' Paul Arthur warns coding comes with hidden cost
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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lcnc
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erp
Australian and New Zealand firms embrace low-code and AI platforms to boost innovation, cut technical debt, and accelerate business application delivery.
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
Accor selects Oracle OPERA Cloud to unify global hotel systems
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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customer service
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cloud
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travel
Accor chooses Oracle's OPERA Cloud to unify hotel management globally, enhancing guest experience and streamlining operations across 110+ countries.
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.