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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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Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Claroty has been named Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT Security for its xDome solution, achieving top performance for the fifth consecutive year.
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Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.
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Hitachi & Cisco launch new solution for OpenShift users

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Hitachi Vantara and Cisco unveil a co-engineered solution for Red Hat OpenShift, optimising hybrid cloud application deployment for enterprises.
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GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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Annexa wins Celigo Partner of the Year for Asia-Pacific

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Annexa has been named the 2025 Celigo Partner of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region, following its 2024 win for Australia and New Zealand.
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Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
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Logicalis Australia joins Red Hat Partner Practice scheme

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.
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IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.
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Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.
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ProGlove partners with BlueStar to boost global expansion

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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productivity
ProGlove has partnered with BlueStar to broaden its global market reach, enhancing worker safety and productivity through innovative scanning solutions.
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Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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online dating
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
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EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.
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TechDay continues expansion with 16 site launches in US & Canada

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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TechDay expands its North American presence by launching 16 tech news sites across the US and Canada, catering to diverse industries and audiences.
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Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.
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Exclusive: Cloud and AI reshaping physical security in ANZ region

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
In Australia and New Zealand, economic uncertainty is driving a shift in security practices, as firms seek pragmatic solutions in cloud and AI technologies.
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AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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education, learning & training
A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.