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 62
Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersafety
A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.
Pegasystems launches Pega Infinity 24.2 with AI upgrades
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Pegasystems has launched Pega Infinity 24.2, enhancing user productivity with generative AI and new features for improved workflows and customer engagement.
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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mental health
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gen z
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.
Extreme Networks introduces advanced ZTNA security features
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Extreme Networks has unveiled new features in its ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, enhancing network access management and security for hybrid work environments.
Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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data privacy
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gdpr
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funding
Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
LogicMonitor highlights real-world success with AI-driven IT operations
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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aiops
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ai
LogicMonitor's recent webinar showcased how AI is transforming IT operations, highlighting real-world successes and insights from industry leaders.
Exclusive: Celonis expands ANZ footprint with bold growth plans
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Celonis is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for growth and partnerships while targeting the broader Asia-Pacific market.
Exclusive: How Celonis customers achieve sustainability goals through AI application
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Celonis is using AI to help clients achieve their sustainability goals by optimising processes and illuminating emissions, amidst rising regulatory pressures.
Celonis launches Networks to revolutionise process collaboration
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
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api
Celonis has launched Networks, a feature designed to enhance process collaboration among businesses, improving supply chain efficiency and transparency.
Celonis reveals AgentC to enhance AI with process insight
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Celonis has launched AgentC, a suite of AI agents enhanced with process intelligence, aimed at streamlining enterprise applications and boosting efficiency.
Exclusive: Celonis' Alex Lowe discusses how AI is transforming decision-making
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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llms
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ai
Alex Lowe from Celonis reveals how AI is revolutionising decision-making, enhancing productivity by processing unstructured data more efficiently.
Celonis AI drives Cosentino's credit management into the fast lane
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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ml
Cosentino has introduced an AI assistant for credit block management, enabling credit managers to process blocked sales orders five times faster.
Exclusive: SquareX Chief Architect on cybersecurity innovation
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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browser extensions
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squarex
SquareX's Chief Architect, Jeswin Mathai, discusses the firm's innovative browser security solutions tackling escalating cyber threats in an exclusive interview.
Exclusive: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands into critical networks
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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surveillance
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iot
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partner programmes
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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martech
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open source
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genai
Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.
Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.
Revealed: Adobe's groundbreaking updates for Photoshop, Illustrator
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe unveils transformative updates to Photoshop and Illustrator, enhancing creative workflows for professionals in various industries with advanced tools and features.
Adobe unmasks over 100 new Creative Cloud features
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Adobe has unveiled over 100 new features at Adobe MAX 2024, focusing on Creative Cloud innovations and generative AI to boost productivity.