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 59
El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.
Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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schools
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sustainability
A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
Pure Storage unveils GenAI Pod with NVIDIA certification
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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storage
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data analytics
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Pure Storage has unveiled its GenAI Pod, a full-stack solution for AI projects, while also securing NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD certification for its FlashBlade//S500.
Picterra unveils GeoAI platform for plot monitoring
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Picterra has unveiled Picterra Tracer, a GeoAI platform designed to enhance monitoring and compliance for soft commodities and forestry industries.
Future data trends: real-time analytics & hybrid models
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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bi
Justin Borgman, CEO of Starburst, predicts that by 2025 businesses will prioritise real-time analytics and embrace hybrid lakehouse models in data management.
Capco partners with POWWR for SaaS energy solutions
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
Capco has joined forces with POWWR to deliver integrated SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for energy retailers and brokers.
Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for USD $115 million
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
Bitsight has acquired threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for USD $115 million, bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amid rising cyber risks.
Signal launches AI-powered alert system for threat response
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
New Zealand startup Signal launches Global Feed, a real-time software service to help businesses monitor potential threats using artificial intelligence.
DeepL launches real-time speech translation products
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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DeepL has launched its voice translation solution, DeepL Voice, enabling real-time spoken translations for meetings and conversations across multiple languages.
Jumpmind named leader in Forrester's POS solutions report
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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commerce systems
Jumpmind has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave report for Point-of-Service Solutions, excelling in 13 key criteria, including customer feedback.
Epicor named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Epicor has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the second year running.
Salesforce showcases autonomous AI agents in Auckland event
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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At Salesforce's Agentforce World Tour in Auckland, over 1,300 attendees delved into the revolutionary capabilities of autonomous AI agents.
Siemens teams with FoodChain ID to enhance CPG compliance
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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physical security
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supply chain
Siemens Digital Industries Software teams up with FoodChain ID to enhance its Xcelerator software, integrating critical compliance data for the CPG sector.
Dell unveils new AI servers & solutions for efficiency
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hpc
Dell Technologies has unveiled new AI infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing performance, featuring advanced PowerEdge servers and streamlined data management.
ZeroJet & Tectrax merge to lead electric marine market
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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engineering
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spark
ZeroJet and Tectrax are set to merge by December 2024, combining their electric marine technologies to enhance global market reach and innovation.
ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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productivity
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asus
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availability
ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
Microsoft Cloud Region launch sparks hybrid infrastructure debate in New Zealand
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.
Cloudera launches AI assistant to boost data governance
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
Cloudera has unveiled its new AI assistant, Cloudera Copilot, designed to boost productivity and compliance for data practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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encryption
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blockchain
Zoho's AI Director emphasises the need for tailored AI solutions to enhance business workflows, highlighting the company's commitment to operational independence.