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 33
Qualys expands mROC Partner Alliance to boost global cyber risk
Wed, 7th May 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.
Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner
Wed, 7th May 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Tecala has been honoured as a UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, recognising its leadership in AI-driven end-to-end process automation solutions.
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Wed, 7th May 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics
Tue, 6th May 2025
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saas
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devops
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siem
Datadog has acquired experimentation platform Eppo, aiming to unify feature flagging and analytics in its Product Analytics Suite to boost product insights.
Software Combined acquires Removify to boost global expansion
Tue, 6th May 2025
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ai
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software combined
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acquisition
Software Combined has acquired online reputation firm Removify, marking its tenth purchase since 2020 to boost global growth and diversify software offerings.
Blue Yonder unveils AI agents to transform supply chain speed
Tue, 6th May 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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supply chain
Blue Yonder launches AI agents to boost supply chain speed and accuracy, aiming to reduce costs and enhance decision-making with real-time insights.
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Tue, 6th May 2025
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hcm
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recruitment
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job seekers
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
Tue, 6th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Tue, 6th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
Safeguard Global unveils new brand to guide international growth
Tue, 6th May 2025
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hcm
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global expansion
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employer of record
Safeguard Global has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reinforce its role as a key guide in global workforce management and international expansion.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Tue, 6th May 2025
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robots
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iot
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e-learning
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
Mon, 5th May 2025
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Mon, 5th May 2025
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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emergency services
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enterprise security
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emergency communications
Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.
Amperity launches AI agent to unify fragmented customer data
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Amperity unveils its Agentic AI 'Identity Resolution Agent' to help firms unify customer data, cutting profile creation from months to hours with AI-powered automation.
Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery
Thu, 1st May 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Subscription & 'mystery box' scams surge with new tactics
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender warns of over 200 sophisticated fraud sites using fake ads and subscriptions to scam consumers with deceptive 'mystery box' offers online.