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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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Norton unveils new VPN plans to enhance security & privacy

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Norton has launched three new VPN plans aimed at enhancing security and privacy for individuals, couples, and families, addressing modern cyber threats.
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18 year 'wild ride' for TechDay to global tech news powerhouse

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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TechDay is celebrating 18 years of growth, transforming from a small magazine to what is now a global digital powerhouse.
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Exclusive: How Cloudera drives businesses with Big Data and AI

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Cloudera's Vini Cardoso has revealed his insights on leveraging big data and ethical AI to unlock business value.
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Exclusive: Secureworks riding cybersecurity leadership wave

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, reveals in an exclusive interview how the firm strengthens its cybersecurity solutions across 60 countries globally.
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ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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healthcare
ARC Vets has installed advanced CT and MRI systems at ARC Central Hospital, offering high-quality diagnostic care for New Zealand's 4.35 million pets.
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New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.
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Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.
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OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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OpenAI is trialling SearchGPT, a new AI that merges real-time web data with its models to offer users timely and sourced answers, enhancing search experiences.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-ready infrastructure & services

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.
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Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.
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The $2.7 trillion agreement trap: APAC's economic impact

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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New research by Docusign and Deloitte reveals that poor agreement management causes a global economic loss of nearly AUD $2.7 trillion annually.
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CFOs & CIOs in ANZ align to optimise tech investments

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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A new report reveals CFOs and CIOs in ANZ are tightening collaborations to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business results.
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Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Check Point names Nadav Zafrir as new CEO amid strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues up 7% to USD $627 million. Founder Gil Shwed to become Executive Chairman.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's approach to financial support, services

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Rimini Street is set to revolutionise tech support in the financial sector, offering robust and cost-effective solutions for digital transformation.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Secure Code Warrior launch SCW Trust Agent for secure coding

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Secure Code Warrior has launched SCW Trust Agent, a new tool that assesses developer security skills for each code commit.
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Emerge & SquareOne introduce Blue tick email verification in NZ

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Emerge and SquareOne introduce Blue tick email verification to combat phishing scams in New Zealand, enhancing trust and security in fintech communications.
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Vayu Robotics reveals first AI-powered delivery robot

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Vayu Robotics unveils what it calls the world's first AI-driven on-road delivery robot, set to reduce eCommerce delivery costs through innovative tech.
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Intelligent Canvas launched to boost cross-functional teamwork

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Miro has introduced Intelligent Canvas, an AI-integrated platform designed to enhance cross-functional teamwork and accelerate the innovation lifecycle.