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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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Kore.ai unveils agent platform for scalable enterprise AI

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Kore.ai has launched its Agent Platform, a cutting-edge infrastructure aimed at enabling businesses to develop and manage autonomous AI applications at scale.
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Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
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Cloudflare expands post-quantum security in Zero Trust Network

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Cloudflare has unveiled an expansion of its post-quantum cryptography in its Zero Trust Network Access solution, setting new standards for online security.
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Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.
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ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand show remarkable confidence in growth, leading global counterparts amid economic shifts, says a new report.
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Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.
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Exclusive: Tenable's growth driven by strategic moves and channel focus

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Tenable is experiencing remarkable growth thanks to strategic acquisitions and a channel-first approach, enhancing its leadership in exposure management.
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SUSE & Infosys join forces for innovative AI solution

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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SUSE has partnered with Infosys to create an AI infrastructure solution aimed at helping businesses transition from AI trials to real-world applications.
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Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
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BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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BlackLine has unveiled its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, honouring firms for advancing future-ready finance operations in a digitally evolving landscape.
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Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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The persistent threat of Medusa ransomware continues to alarm global organisations, as new advisories highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.
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HPE unveils new telco networking solutions with AI focus

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched new networking solutions aimed at telecom providers, enhancing connectivity for AI and Open RAN technologies.
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Netgear joins DPP to advance media & tech collaboration

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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NETGEAR has joined the DPP, aiming to enhance its role in next-gen content creation and distribution, leveraging its expertise in network technology.
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SAP honours top partners at ANZ Excellence Awards 2025

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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SAP has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Australia and New Zealand, recognising significant contributions and achievements over the past year.
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TeamViewer & 1E join forces for enhanced IT operations

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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TeamViewer has unveiled its integration with 1E, enhancing IT operations by embedding performance insights and remote support to improve efficiency.
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2degrees launches SupportHER Club to boost girls in sport

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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2degrees has launched the SupportHER Club to empower young girls in New Zealand, aiming to promote sports participation amidst declining engagement rates.
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ServiceNow enhances AI platform with new agentic features

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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ServiceNow has launched its Yokohama platform, introducing AI-driven enhancements to boost automation and observability, promising increased efficiency for enterprises.
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TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.
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Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.