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.
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Exclusive: Inside Singapore’s AI push with Temus’ Matt Johnson
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Matt Johnson of Temus highlights Singapore's AI success lies in strategic, cautious deployment and real-world learning, beyond mere prompting hype.
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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daas
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hcm
BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality’s future
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.
Exclusive: How Cloudera’s AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cloudera expands its hybrid data platform with AI tools to aid real-time crisis decisions, boosting disaster response and Australia's climate resilience.
Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk’s AI shift in CX strategy
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Exclusive: Zendesk's Chris Donato says AI now drives customer loyalty, urging firms to adopt 'human-centric AI' or risk falling behind in CX.
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.
Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.
AVEVA’s 2024 report details software’s role in emission cuts
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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power / energy
AVEVA’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software’s key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.
JAGGAER unveils JAI AI platform to transform procurement tasks
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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JAGGAER launches JAI, an AI platform enhancing procurement with human-guided orchestration for smarter, integrated task management and decision support.
AI drives digital transformation as life sciences face labour gaps
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Life sciences firms are boosting AI use to tackle skilled labour shortages and regulatory challenges, with 95% adopting smart manufacturing technologies.
Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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distributors
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amber technology
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Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.
Cloudflare launches Containers beta for flexible edge computing
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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edge computing
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Cloudflare launches public beta of Containers, letting developers run versatile, resource-intensive apps securely at the network edge with simple deployment.
HPE & NVIDIA unveil next-gen AI factory solutions for enterprise
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
HPE and NVIDIA launch AI factory solutions with next-gen Blackwell GPUs, simplifying AI adoption for enterprises worldwide with scalable, secure infrastructure.
BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.
SAS Viya named emerging leader in Gartner GenAI market report
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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SAS Viya has been named an Emerging Leader by Gartner for its generative AI platform, praised for lifecycle management and responsible innovation features.
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.
Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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planning
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partner programmes
Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.
Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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dr
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.
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HubSpot's Helen Russell on building trust in AI-driven workplaces
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Helen Russell of HubSpot reveals how trust and openness are key to embedding AI in workplaces, boosting adoption and reshaping organisational culture.
HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
At HubSpot's GROW ANZ event, VP Scott Brinker urged marketers to harness AI and agility to stay ahead amidst a surge to 15,000 marketing tech solutions by 2025.