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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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Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.
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Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
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Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
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Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
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Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
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Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.
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Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.
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Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
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Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.
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AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
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Rimini Street's VMware support gains global traction

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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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.
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Seagate unveils new SSDs for PlayStation 5 & 4 gamers

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Seagate introduces the brand new PlayStation Game Drive External SSD, offering 1TB and 2TB options for PS4 and PS5 gamers.
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Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.
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CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.
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Titan of Tech - Jason Oeltjen of Ping Identity

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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The VP of Product Management at Ping Identity is leading cutting-edge identity security solutions, with a focus on decentralised identity trends.
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Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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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.
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Binance launches token unlock & vesting schedule feature

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Binance introduces an innovative Token Unlock and Vesting Schedule feature, integrating CoinMarketCap data directly into its platform to enhance user trading strategies.
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Virgin Voyages partners with IDeaS to revolutionise cruise RMS

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Virgin Voyages has teamed up with IDeaS to introduce an innovative revenue management system, transforming pricing strategies within the cruise industry.
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Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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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.
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Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.