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.
Stories by Melania - Page 36
Exclusive: Rimini Street backs CIOs in fight against vendor lock-in
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
ANZ firms could save AUD $2.5 billion annually by switching to third-party IT support, freeing funds for AI and innovation amid rising vendor costs.
Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.
Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.
SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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it department
SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform to help enterprises quickly discover, govern, and secure hundreds of applications, boosting identity security at scale.
Rimini Street & American Digital offer cost-saving IT support
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Rimini Street and American Digital team up to cut IT support costs by up to 90%, enabling firms to modernise without costly software upgrades or migrations.
GitLab 18.3 advances AI orchestration & agent integration in coding
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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open source
GitLab 18.3 enhances AI orchestration and agent integration, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity for software engineering teams.
China-nexus hackers exploit cloud trust links in high-profile cyberespionage
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked hackers MURKY PANDA exploit trusted cloud relationships to conduct cyberespionage against North American government and tech sectors.
Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.
Cyber criminals use split & nested QR codes to bypass security
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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mdm
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phishing
Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.
Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.
Financial firms face 25% surge in advanced cyberattacks in 2024
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Financial firms face a 25% rise in cyberattacks in 2024, with supply chain breaches and AI-driven phishing posing major risks, says new KnowBe4 report.
Exclusive: Why automation & AI are now vital for Australian resilience
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Australian firms face rising IT outages and trust drops, making automation and AI vital for resilience ahead of APRA's CPS 230 compliance by July 2025.
Exclusive: Hicksons Lawyers boosts security with Netskope partnership
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
Australian law firms like Hicksons Lawyers are boosting cloud security with advanced tech amid rising cyberattacks targeting sensitive client data globally.
Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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martech
EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.
Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.
Exclusive: Adobe’s Scott King reveals how AI is driving speed and personalisation
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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edutech
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martech
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cdp
Marketers are harnessing AI and workflow tools to rapidly deliver personalised content, boosting agility amid soaring demand for faster, tailored campaigns.
Exclusive: Interactive's David Leen on why IT leaders are feeling 'trapped'
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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private cloud
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risk & compliance
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genai
Surging AI demand and rising costs prompt Australian firms to turn to AI-ready private clouds for better control, compliance and performance.
Qualtrics & Stanford boost patient care with new AI agents
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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healthtech
Qualtrics and Stanford Health Care develop AI agents to ease admin and boost patient access, care coordination, and engagement in healthcare delivery.
Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.
Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.