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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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Milestone unveils Project Hafnia for AI video data access

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Milestone Systems has launched Project Hafnia, a platform aimed at improving AI training with reliable video data, leveraging NVIDIA technologies.
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Pax8 unveils refreshed brand identity for global growth

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Pax8 has launched a new brand identity to enhance its global presence across 17 countries, reinforcing its role in cloud commerce for over 600,000 SMBs.
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Adobe launches AI-driven updates for personalised CXO

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven innovations within its Experience Platform, aiming to transform Customer Experience Orchestration and enhance personalisation at scale.
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Worley teams up with Dell for secure AI innovation drive

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Worley partners with Dell Technologies to launch an AI Factory, aiming to revolutionise project delivery and enhance innovation within sustainable energy.
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NextOre introduces MR analyser for underground copper mines

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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productivity
NextOre has unveiled a new Magnetic Resonance analyser to boost efficiency in underground copper mining, promising fast, real-time data for improved productivity.
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Bud Financial enhances AI capabilities with DataStax, NVIDIA

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Bud Financial is set to enhance customer experiences by leveraging DataStax's AI Platform, powered by NVIDIA, improving efficiency for clients like ANZ Bank.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs for AI & design

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX PRO Blackwell series of GPUs, promising enhanced performance across industries such as AI and design, with significant boosts in productivity.
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NVIDIA unveils new silicon photonics networking solutions

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its innovative Spectrum-X and Quantum-X silicon photonics networking switches, boosting AI factory efficiency while slashing energy use.
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NVIDIA unveils Blackwell Ultra for advanced AI reasoning

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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microsoft
NVIDIA has unveiled the Blackwell Ultra platform, enhancing AI reasoning capabilities with advanced systems aimed at improving performance and accuracy.
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NVIDIA introduces Dynamo to optimise AI reasoning models

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled Dynamo, an open-source tool aimed at enhancing AI reasoning model efficiency, optimising GPU resources and reducing operational costs.
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GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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supply chain
GoBolt has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance its supply chain efficiency, boasting a 7,600% delivery surge since 2020 while ensuring sustainability.
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Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
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NVIDIA unveils DGX Spark & DGX Station AI desktops

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has launched its DGX Spark and DGX Station AI desktops, bringing advanced capabilities for AI research directly to users' workspaces.
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NVIDIA partners with tech leaders to pioneer AI-native 6G

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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network security
NVIDIA has teamed up with T-Mobile, MITRE, and Cisco among others to advance AI-native 6G networks, aiming to support billions of connected devices.
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SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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online security
SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.
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Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
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New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.
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Qualtrics unveils autonomous AI agents for better CX & EX

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Qualtrics has launched its innovative Experience Agents, set to revolutionise customer and employee interactions with immediate, personalised responses.
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Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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data privacy
New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
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New Zealand agency launches data literacy programme

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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Data Insight has launched The Data Academy in New Zealand, a CPD programme aimed at improving data literacy for business leaders and their teams.