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.
Stories by Melania - Page 54
Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Kirat Khara of Lenovo discusses AI's rising influence in ANZ businesses, highlighting the urgency for channel partners to educate and maximise its potential.
Teradata enhances collaboration with AWS for Gen AI use cases
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Teradata has announced a partnership with AWS to accelerate the deployment of Generative AI use cases, integrating VantageCloud with Amazon Bedrock.
Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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agricultural technology
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ai
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clean technologies
MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.
Hitachi Vantara & Virtana team up to boost cloud services
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has partnered with Virtana to integrate AI-driven monitoring into its EverFlex IaaS portfolio, enhancing hybrid cloud operations.
Rubrik launches Annapurna to boost AI on Amazon Bedrock
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
Rubrik has unveiled Annapurna, a new API service aimed at helping organisations build secure generative AI applications on Amazon Bedrock.
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
Microsoft New Zealand reports stable financial performance for FY 2024
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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transparency
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audit
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resilience
Microsoft New Zealand has reported stable financial results for FY 2024, demonstrating resilience amid economic challenges and strong compliance with reporting standards.
Cisco reports mixed financial performance amidst challenging market conditions
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cisco
Cisco Australia has reported a mixed fiscal performance for 2024, with revenue down to AUD $2,274.9 million but service revenue up by 8.1%.
Sage partners with BDO to expand Intacct in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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sage
Sage has teamed up with BDO Information Systems to enhance its Sage Intacct platform in New Zealand, boosting cloud financial management solutions for SMEs.
Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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mfa
Neat forecasts that by 2025, AI and 5G will significantly transform video collaboration, driven by a projected global IT spend of USD $5.74 trillion.
Datadog expands database monitoring to support MongoDB
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog has expanded its Database Monitoring platform to include MongoDB, enhancing support for the five leading database types for improved efficiency.
Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20M to expand services
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Atturra has acquired New Zealand's Plan B for NZD20M to enhance its cloud and managed services, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand.
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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genai
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cloud services
PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
Canalys Forums 2024 set to break records with global tech leaders
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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ai security
The Canalys Forums 2024 are poised to set new records, bringing together over 3,000 global tech leaders for unprecedented networking and collaboration.
Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide for 2024
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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logitech
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productivity
Logitech has unveiled its 2024 Christmas gift guide, featuring innovative gadgets like the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse and eco-friendly designs.
Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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wise
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sme
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banking
A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.