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 19
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
Exclusive: Coevolve's Tim Sullivan warns firms on AI connectivity gap
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Enterprises rushing AI adoption risk being undermined by neglecting critical network and security layers essential for secure global connectivity, warns Coevolve CEO.
Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
Datadog launches cloud storage tool to tackle rising AI costs
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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siem
Datadog has launched Storage Management to help firms cut rising cloud storage costs driven by AI workloads, initially for Amazon S3 users with Google and Azure previews.
Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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business strategy
Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.
Oracle Database users frustrated by support, eye alternatives
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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dr
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llms
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ai
A survey reveals Oracle Database users face high support costs and slow service, prompting many to seek third-party providers and alternative databases.
Atturra & EncompaaS partner to accelerate agentic AI adoption
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Atturra and EncompaaS partner to help Australian and NZ firms adopt agentic AI by combining data-prep tech with consulting for real-world deployments.
TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.
Tinybeans launches private Photo Store for easy family keepsakes
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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photo sharing
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ict sector
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creative technologies
Tinybeans launches a privacy-focused Photo Store on its iOS app, letting Aussie families print photo books and calendars from AUD $32.99, all made locally.
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans’ technology careers
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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data science
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martech
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ai
Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
Enterprise software complexity costs UK economy GBP £32 billion
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.
Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace culture
Only 14% of Australian knowledge workers report healthy work relationships, but growing AI use offers hope to boost engagement and satisfaction.
Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI’s next evolution
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.
Gallagher Security’s QuickSwitch wins integration sector award
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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physical security
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security industry
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access control
Gallagher Security’s QuickSwitch has won the Best Installation Tool award at the 2025 NSCA Excellence in Product Innovation Awards for its impact on security integration.
Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre with 69% power saving
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet's new Secure AI Data Centre reduces power use by 69%, offering robust defence for AI workloads through its innovative FortiGate 3800G firewall and security framework.
GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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supply chain
New Zealand’s GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.
OnShout launches digital platform to end unwanted gift wastage
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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gen z
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retail
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.