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 16
Elsevier unveils LeapSpace to boost trusted AI in research
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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elsevier
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI workspace using peer-reviewed sources to boost trust and collaboration in academic and corporate research.
Vertiv & Caterpillar partner to boost AI data centre power & cooling
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv partners with Caterpillar to provide integrated power and cooling solutions for AI data centres, enhancing energy efficiency and cutting grid reliance.
UK SMEs seek resilient finance systems amid tariff disruption
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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business transformation
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financial planning
Nearly half of UK SMEs find their finance systems inadequate amid tariff disruptions, prompting urgent calls for tech upgrades and resilience strategies.
Carea app launches tracker to prioritise postpartum mothers’ needs
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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mental health
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nhs
Carea's new Postpartum Mum Tracker app supports new mothers by monitoring physical recovery and mental wellbeing after childbirth, prioritising maternal needs.
Dost secures GBP £6 million to launch AI finance platform in UK
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cartech
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erp
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ai
Dost secures GBP £6 million to launch UK AI platform automating finance tasks, aiming to cut costs and boost productivity for mid-market firms.
UK banks lose GBP £2.4 million to IT outages as risks escalate
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
UK investment banks lost GBP £2.4 million to IT outages last year, with each event lasting 68 minutes on average and hitting customer trust and finances.
UK SMEs warned of financial risks from using generic AI chatbots
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK SMEs are warned against relying on generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT for financial advice, as inaccuracies risk severe business financial mistakes.
ShipStation launches new features to streamline UK shipping
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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smb
ShipStation has launched new features for UK businesses, enhancing analytics, inventory management, and flexible plans to streamline shipping and fulfilment.
Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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social media
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energy efficient
Millennials and Gen Z now make up 60% of new landlords in England and Wales, turning to TikTok for advice despite risks of unregulated guidance.
AI chatbots criticised for giving misleading UK financial advice
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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fintech
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AI chatbots like ChatGPT are criticised for providing misleading UK financial advice due to outdated data and lack of context on tax and insurance matters.
Konkan Railway pilots 5G connectivity & entertainment at stations
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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fwa
Konkan Railway partners with Blue Cloud Softech to pilot 5G connectivity and entertainment at Madgaon, Ratnagiri, and Udupi stations on the Konkan corridor.
Australia’s impact investing soars to AUD $157 billion in 2025
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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impact investment
Australia's impact investing market has surged to AUD $157 billion in 2025, driven by green, social, and sustainability bonds, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Australian retail & FMCG face uneven growth amid rising costs
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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supply chain
Australia's retail and FMCG sectors face uneven growth as rising costs, retail crime, and shifting consumer habits reshape the AUD $175 billion market.
Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital literacy
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ministry of social development
A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.
PixelForce launches AUD $1.5m launchpad to boost tech scaling
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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software development
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ict sector
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entrepreneurship
PixelForce unveils an AUD $1.5m Launchpad to support ten Aussie tech firms with tools and advice for overcoming scaling challenges beyond product launch.
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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uc
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healthtech
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telehealth
Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.
Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.
Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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edr
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cybersecurity
Tanium celebrates its global partners excelling in growth, service, and innovation across regions including Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
HONOR launches in Australia with flagship phones & AI focus
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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r&d
HONOR debuts in Australia with flagship Magic V5 foldable phone and 400 Pro, focusing on AI features and a broad device ecosystem.