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.
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ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to secure AI agent identities
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to protect AI agents' cryptographic assets in enterprises, integrating with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto for enhanced security.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
Enterprise IoT systems now track 166,000 assets daily
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Large enterprises now track over 166,000 assets daily using IoT, evolving from simple location tracking to integrated systems monitoring multiple attributes.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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aiops
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ai
Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.
OutSystems to host AI-focused ONE Conference for global experts
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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lcnc
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genai
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ai
OutSystems has revealed plans for its ONE Conference 2025, aiming to unite global experts on AI-driven software development advancements.
Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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crm
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encryption
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cx
Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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fintech
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healthtech
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
Illumio unveils AI-powered cloud detection & response tool
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Illumio has unveiled Illumio Insights, a new cloud detection and response tool enhanced by AI, designed to improve threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Launch of Make AI Agents enhances no-code automation
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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it automation
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ai
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nlp
Make has unveiled Make AI Agents, a beta feature enhancing no-code automation with real-time decision-making, used by over 200,000 businesses globally.
Amber Technology expands DPA Microphones partnership to NZ
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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film production
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distributors
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recording
Amber Technology has broadened its distribution partnership with DPA Microphones to include New Zealand, enhancing access to high-quality audio solutions.
Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.
CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.
Cloudflare boosts AI tools with Outerbase acquisition
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ai
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software development
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productivity
Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase to enhance developer tools for its Workers platform, streamlining the creation of AI-driven applications for all skill levels.
Cloudflare enhances AI development with new MCP server
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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agentic ai
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cloudflare
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serverless architecture
Cloudflare has launched new AI and developer tools, including a remote Model Context Protocol server, to streamline the development of AI agents.
Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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uc
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software development
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video conferencing
Cloudflare has unveiled Cloudflare Realtime, a new suite aimed at simplifying the development of real-time audio, video, and AI applications for developers.