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 61
Apple New Zealand's local revenues and profits decline
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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apple
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ipad
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financial results
Apple New Zealand has reported a revenue drop to $1.14 billion and a net profit decline to $22.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 2024.
AI & low-code innovation transforming APAC development
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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devops
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apm
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lcnc
Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.
Orica advances global payroll with Dayforce platform
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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hcm
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deloitte
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workforce technology
Dayforce has completed the second phase of its global payroll system for Orica, benefiting over 12,500 employees across 44 countries.
Trustwave achieves Microsoft FastTrack status in APAC region
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cloud services
Trustwave has attained Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status and is recognised as a Microsoft Verified MXDR provider for the APAC region.
Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
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Stake launches PayTo with Zepto for seamless deposits
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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cloud services
Stake has launched PayTo for real-time transfers, partnering with Zepto to enable customers to manage automated deposits directly from bank accounts.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation NZ wins Partner of the Year
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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productivity
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand has been awarded 'Partner of the Year' at the 2024 Esker Impact Awards for a decade of transformative automation support.
Exclusive: AWS Chief Technologist discusses generative AI, cloud innovations
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
AWS's Chief Technologist for Australia and New Zealand, Rada Stanic, discusses advancements in generative AI and its transformative potential for businesses.
Avalara launches e-invoicing solution for Workday users
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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workday
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avalara
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e-invoicing
Avalara has launched its E-Invoicing and Live Reporting solution for Workday customers, streamlining compliance with global e-invoicing regulations.
Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Celonis is revolutionising business efficiency with innovative process mining, bridging data gaps to enable AI-driven optimisation across industries.
Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.
Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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ai
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recruitment
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randstad
Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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agricultural technology
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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nzd
Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.
Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
TeamViewer unveils new AI tool to boost business efficiency
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
TeamViewer has launched Session Insights, an AI-driven feature aimed at enhancing IT teams' efficiency, amid rising global demand for practical AI solutions.
Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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extrahop
ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.