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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 27

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Cloudflare launches Containers beta for flexible edge computing

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare launches public beta of Containers, letting developers run versatile, resource-intensive apps securely at the network edge with simple deployment.
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HPE & NVIDIA unveil next-gen AI factory solutions for enterprise

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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HPE and NVIDIA launch AI factory solutions with next-gen Blackwell GPUs, simplifying AI adoption for enterprises worldwide with scalable, secure infrastructure.
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BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.
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SAS Viya named emerging leader in Gartner GenAI market report

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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SAS Viya has been named an Emerging Leader by Gartner for its generative AI platform, praised for lifecycle management and responsible innovation features.
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Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.
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Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.
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Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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ASUS is the first globally to earn a five-star SGS sustainable procurement rating, pioneering eco-friendly innovation in the tech industry.
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Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.
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Exclusive: New Zealand's most connected data centre eyes rapid growth

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Datacentre220, Auckland's most connected data centre with 90 network partners, plans rapid national expansion to meet soaring demand for edge connectivity.
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Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
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Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.
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New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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genesis energy
New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.
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Kore.ai & TeKnowledge partner to deliver scalable AI at enterprise level

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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Kore.ai and TeKnowledge have partnered to help enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilots, enhancing customer service and business operations globally.
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Keith Andrews Trucks streamlines onboarding with Nintex automation

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Keith Andrews Trucks has adopted Nintex automation to streamline onboarding, training, and health and safety reporting across New Zealand operations.
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Wiise partners with Tasklet to boost warehouse management for SMEs

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Wiise partners with Tasklet Factory to integrate warehouse management into its ERP platform, enhancing operations for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand.
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New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.
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Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features, boosting flexibility and enabling seamless hybrid or cloud-native physical security management.
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APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.
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Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.