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 23
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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genai
Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
New Relic & M.Tech team up to boost APAC observability market
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic partners with M.Tech to expand its AI-powered observability platform across Asia Pacific via 1,000+ resellers, boosting cybersecurity solutions.
Exclusive: ManageEngine's Vinayak Sreedhar highlights AI adoption challenges
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI adoption soars to 93% in ANZ firms amid growing worries over skills gaps, ethics, and employee trust, reveals ManageEngine survey.
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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ai
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
Microlise launches ANZ roadshow on safety & digital transformation
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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fleet management
Microlise launches The Road Ahead roadshow in ANZ to tackle safety gaps, digital transformation, and fleet challenges in transport and logistics sectors.
Cloudera expands multi-cloud AI reach with Taikun acquisition
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera broadens its multi-cloud AI capabilities with Taikun acquisition, enhancing unified data platform deployment across cloud and on-premise environments.
SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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erp
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syspro
SYSPRO has acquired US warehouse management firm DATASCOPE, enhancing its inventory and supply chain solutions for global manufacturers and distributors.
Westcon reports revenue growth amidst profit decline in FY2025
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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capital management
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nzd
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new zealand dollar
Westcon's FY2025 revenue rose to NZD $818.7m, but net profit fell 24% to NZD $4.8m amid higher costs and lower software sales.
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
ECI Software Solutions has introduced MES and APS tools in Australia and New Zealand to help manufacturers enhance real-time planning and resource use.
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.
Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.
Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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quantum computing
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ai security
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erp
Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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email security
Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.
Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte will adopt the new AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty locally.
AMD brings 128B LLMs to Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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llms
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ai
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amd
AMD enables Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to run 128 billion parameter large language models locally, boosting AI privacy and performance without cloud reliance.
Cyber scams soar in New Zealand as AI & crypto drive threats
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
Cyber scams in New Zealand have surged 77,721% amid rising AI use and crypto fraud, with sextortion and phishing attacks also sharply increasing in Q2 2025.
Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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financial systems
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smb
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northland
Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.
Why Samsung QLED stands out as the number one TV choice
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
Samsung's QLED TVs, featuring Quantum Dot and Mini LED tech, deliver stunning colour, brightness and speed, making them ideal for gaming and bright rooms alike.