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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.

Stories by Melania - Page 25

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F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.
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Open-source Java migrations rise as audits cost firms USD $500,000+

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Nearly 80% of firms plan to switch to open-source Java as audits over costs of USD $500,000+ fuel moves away from Oracle's complex licensing policies.
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Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.
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Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.
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Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.
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Check Point named a Leader in Forrester Wave Zero Trust report

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Check Point has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Zero Trust Platforms report for its Infinity Platform's unified, prevention-first security approach.
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Amber Technology to debut pro AV & media solutions at Integrate

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Amber Technology will showcase new pro AV and media solutions, including the Dynaudio M Series MkII and Black Box Emerald KVM, at Integrate Expo 2025.
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Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.
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Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.
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Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.
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Infor expands AWS alliance to boost generative AI for industry

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Infor has deepened its partnership with AWS to accelerate generative AI adoption, enhancing industry-specific cloud solutions and boosting digital transformation globally.
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Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.
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Avalara unveils AI assistant Avi to simplify complex tax research

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Avalara launches Avi, a generative AI assistant in Tax Research, to offer instant, reliable answers on complex tax queries and sales tax rates worldwide.
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HP & Datacom unveil AI-powered platform for smarter IT management

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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HP and Datacom launch Datacom Insights, an AI-powered platform offering real-time IT device monitoring to aid hybrid work management and boost sustainability.
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Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.
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Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Appian has been named on FinTech Global's 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.