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 24
Kmart found to have breached privacy with facial recognition use
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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martech
Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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casb
Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
Holiday tech gift guide highlights audio, gaming & robots
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
Amber Technology's holiday guide features top tech gifts, from studio-quality headphones and gaming projectors to collector-grade Disney robotics, priced up to AUD $2,299.
Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.
Interactive unveils AI-ready private cloud for cost & control
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Interactive launches AI-ready private cloud platform in Australia, offering greater control, cost savings, and compliance for enterprise infrastructure.
Milestone Systems CEO underscores the need for AI ethics in APAC
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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surveillance
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Milestone Systems' CEO stresses AI video tech must prioritise transparency and ethics to build public trust amid rapid innovation and regulatory gaps.
Ōura app redesign brings advanced stress & cycle insights
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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biometrics
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healthtech
ŌURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.
Ransomware’s business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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crypto
Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.
Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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oecd
Echo Technology will host Wellington’s first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.
Australian firms embrace AI in hiring, face compliance challenges
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Nearly 30% of Australian firms use AI in hiring, but many face compliance and fairness challenges, with over a quarter abandoning tools over such issues.
AI set to boost Australia’s economy by up to AUD $142 billion
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.
Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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marketing
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smb
Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.
DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth
Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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erp
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ai
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stock market
DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.
Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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sap
A Rimini Street study finds 83% of SAP users confused by migration policies, wary of costly cloud bundles, seeking control and multi-vendor ERP options.
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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smb
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licensing
Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
HPE & Ericsson launch lab to simplify 5G core deployments
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
HPE and Ericsson have launched a joint lab near Ericsson’s HQ to simplify deployment of cloud-native 5G core networks by 2025 for telcos.
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
HPE & Ericsson partner to accelerate open 5G core deployment
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
HPE and Ericsson launch a joint validation lab in Sweden to speed up multi-vendor 5G core network deployment for telecom providers by 2025.