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.
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Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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edutech
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crm
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devops
Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ios
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monetisation
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millennials
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.
Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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martech
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ai
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government
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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rpa
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supply chain
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genai
A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.
AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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supply chain
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ai
A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
Rimini Street's VMware support gains global traction
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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rimini street
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ale
Rimini Street has reported a surge in global clients opting for its VMware support services, enabling them to extend the life of their VMware licenses.
Seagate unveils new SSDs for PlayStation 5 & 4 gamers
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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seagate
Seagate introduces the brand new PlayStation Game Drive External SSD, offering 1TB and 2TB options for PS4 and PS5 gamers.
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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ai
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massey university
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stock market
Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.
CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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genai
CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.
Titan of Tech - Jason Oeltjen of Ping Identity
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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passwordless
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ai
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cybersecurity
The VP of Product Management at Ping Identity is leading cutting-edge identity security solutions, with a focus on decentralised identity trends.
Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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edge computing
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llms
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agentic ai
Kip Compton, Fastly's CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider's market reach.
Binance launches token unlock & vesting schedule feature
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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integration
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binance
Binance introduces an innovative Token Unlock and Vesting Schedule feature, integrating CoinMarketCap data directly into its platform to enhance user trading strategies.
Virgin Voyages partners with IDeaS to revolutionise cruise RMS
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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rms
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revenue management system
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returns
Virgin Voyages has teamed up with IDeaS to introduce an innovative revenue management system, transforming pricing strategies within the cruise industry.
Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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clean technologies
In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.