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.
Stories by Melania - Page 28
Exclusive: DigiCert's CEO emphasises quantum readiness
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert CEO Amit Sinha emphasised digital trust’s pivotal role in cybersecurity, stressing the need for quantum readiness and AI advancements.
Exclusive: Rimini Street's solutions redefine SAP landscape
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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it automation
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microsoft
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vmware
Rimini Street is revolutionising SAP support with strategic alternatives, enabling businesses to innovate and tackle challenges minus enforced upgrades.
IBM & Pasqal partner to advance quantum-centric computing
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
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quantum computing
IBM and Pasqal have joined forces to revolutionise supercomputing with quantum technology, aiming to propel advances in materials science and chemistry.
IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.
Milton Keynes celebrates launch of tech-enhanced Corner Store
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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synthetic data
Milton Keynes' Unity Place unveils The Corner Store, the first in the city with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, enhancing retail with frictionless shopping.
Databricks announces partnerships to boost data sharing
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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martech
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ai
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healthtech
Databricks partners with industry giants like Shutterstock, T-Mobile, and Tableau to enhance data sharing and collaboration using Delta Sharing.
Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Centennial Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding, enhancing customer experience with a streamlined, low-code automation solution.
Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.
Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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crm
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devops
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cx
Zoho has launched CRM for Everyone, revolutionising customer experience with team collaboration, extended capabilities, and user-friendly updates.
Cisco partners with VAST Data for simplified AI infrastructure
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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cloud services
Cisco and VAST Data have teamed up for AI-driven data infrastructure with the new Cisco Nexus HyperFabric, which was unveiled in Sydney.
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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siem
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.
Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
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jobs
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automation
New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.
OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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government
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software
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.
Zoho announces major developments to enhance productivity
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data protection
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Zoho has unveiled major updates to its collaboration tools, to enhance productivity and workflow amid a major migration boost from rivals.
Ditto partners with ANA to revolutionise in-flight connectivity
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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bluetooth
Ditto partners with All Nippon Airways to deploy its edge sync platform on all international flights by summer 2024, enhancing in-flight digital services.
Current state of business travel revealed in HotelHub Index
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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business travel
HotelHub's Q1 2024 Index reveals a 19% drop in international business travel and an 8% rise in hotel costs globally.
SAP unveils major generative AI advances, collaborations
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital twins
SAP has unveiled generative AI advances by expanding AI copilot Joule across its solutions and collaborating with Google Cloud and Meta.
BlackLine reveals latest financial automation solution
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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erp
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sap
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transparency
BlackLine and SAP launch SAP Account Substantiation and Automation by BlackLine, enhancing CFOs' financial analysis with end-to-end transparency and control.