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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Infosys partners with Linux Foundation to enhance AI ethics
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Infosys has partnered with Linux Foundation Networking to advance responsible AI adoption, contributing its toolkit to enhance ethical practices across global networks.
Global GenAI spending to hit USD $644 billion by 2025
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.
Rapid7 announces winners of 2025 Partner of the Year Awards
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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cloud security
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cx
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martech
Rapid7 has revealed the winners of its 2025 Partner of the Year Awards, honouring 27 partners across 17 categories for their outstanding achievements globally.
Enterprises face rising risks from generative AI data leaks
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai security
Netskope Threat Labs has reported a staggering 30-fold rise in data transfers to generative AI applications by enterprises, raising severe security concerns.
Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.2 with advanced insights
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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storage
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genai
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ai
Datadobi has unveiled StorageMAP 7.2, enhancing its unstructured data management platform with advanced insights and reporting features for I&O leaders.
Dow Jones unveils new service for risk professionals
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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bi
Dow Jones has launched the Risk Journal, a premium news service designed to equip risk and compliance professionals with essential insights for informed decision-making.
SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.
ProSpend report urges modernisation in financial operations
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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expense management
ProSpend's new report urges CFOs to modernise financial operations, highlighting that outdated systems and manual processes impede efficiency and strategic growth.
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Macquarie Cloud Services has launched an AI-centric series in their Cloud Reset podcast, featuring insights from top industry leaders to tackle AI challenges.
AI tools revolutionise hospitality guest interaction
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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ai
The hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance guest experiences, as SevenRooms launches innovative tools promising to streamline operations and reduce costs.
SquareX warns of rising browser-native ransomware threat
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
SquareX warns of an emerging threat from browser-native ransomware, posing severe risks to internet users as cybercriminals adapt to new vulnerabilities.
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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edutech
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apple
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cloud services
Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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clean technologies
Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.
Media sector leads AI adoption in observability practices
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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iot
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ai
New Relic's latest report reveals that 35% of media and entertainment firms leverage observability to boost AI adoption, aiming for improved content streaming and user engagement.
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
SailPoint unveils AI-powered Harbour Pilot for security boost
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
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enterprise security
SailPoint has unveiled its AI-powered Harbour Pilot agents, aiming to streamline identity security and enhance operational efficiency for organisations.
SonicWall reports financial growth and partner expansion
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall has announced a remarkable financial surge, reporting a 68% rise in managed security services bookings, driven by expanded partner collaborations.