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 31
HPE & NVIDIA expand AI Factory portfolio with new enterprise tools
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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rpa
Hewlett Packard Enterprise expands its AI Factory portfolio with new tools, enhancing AI lifecycle support via deeper NVIDIA integration for enterprises and the public sector.
ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership
Tue, 20th May 2025
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startup ecosystem
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venture capital
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talent retention
ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.
TeamViewer One unifies IT management for hybrid work era
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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mdm
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it automation
TeamViewer launches TeamViewer One, a unified digital workplace platform combining device monitoring, automation, remote access and diagnostics for simplified IT management.
Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge
Tue, 20th May 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Organisations are increasingly adopting cloud AI solutions to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences, says Transparency Market Research.
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers
Tue, 20th May 2025
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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education perfect
Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low
Mon, 19th May 2025
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fintech
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ai
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recruitment
Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
Mon, 19th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs and wireless soundbars
Mon, 19th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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displays
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samsung
Samsung launches Vision AI TVs with advanced 8K and 4K Neo QLED ranges and upgraded soundbars, tailored for New Zealand's evolving viewing needs.
Samsung introduces AI-powered appliances for Kiwi homes
Mon, 19th May 2025
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smart home
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ai security
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edge ai
Samsung launches 2025 AI-powered home appliances in New Zealand, enhancing convenience with smart features, security, and adaptive technology for Kiwis.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
Mon, 19th May 2025
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data fabric
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lcnc
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genai
Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
TCS ranked 45th most valuable brand globally, valued at USD $57.3bn
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
Tata Consultancy Services climbs to 45th in Kantar BrandZ 2025 report, hitting a brand value of USD $57.3bn with 28% annual growth.
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Fri, 16th May 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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physical security
A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification
Fri, 16th May 2025
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iot
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smart home
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google
DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.
Recruiters urged to integrate AI as job applications surge 42%
Fri, 16th May 2025
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Job applications have surged 42%, prompting recruiters to explore AI tools to boost efficiency while preserving hiring quality amid growing demands.
GitLab 18 debuts with AI-native features for DevSecOps teams
Fri, 16th May 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
GitLab launches GitLab 18 with AI-native features, boosting DevOps, security, and compliance for Premium and Ultimate users at no extra cost.
Cathay boosts efficiency with expanded automation & AI tools
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cathay Airways boosts operations with UiPath AI, deploying 160+ bots across 20 departments to enhance efficiency and customer experience post-pandemic.
Josys launches Josys AI to streamline SaaS governance tools
Fri, 16th May 2025
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physical security
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rpa
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ai
Josys has unveiled Josys AI, an AI-driven suite to streamline SaaS management, enhancing security and reducing IT workload across organisations.