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 23
Dell unveils major AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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storage
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Dell Technologies upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA, Elastic and Starburst, boosting storage and data engines for faster, scalable enterprise AI workloads.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to enhance cyber recovery, integrating forensic and incident response into its cybersecurity services worldwide.
IAG partners with Adobe to personalise insurance customer journeys
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Insurance Australia Group teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised, seamless customer experiences across its retail insurance brands.
AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.
Canon unveils Sydney Experience Centre for imaging innovation
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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cloud services
Canon has launched its Sydney Experience Centre in Macquarie Park, showcasing cutting-edge imaging, printing and business solutions for professionals and creators.
Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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ai
Rubrik launches Agent Cloud, a platform enabling enterprises to monitor, govern and remediate risks from AI agents, enhancing control and security in AI adoption.
Oracle Database now available on Google Cloud in Melbourne
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle Database is now available in Google Cloud's Melbourne region, enabling Australian businesses to integrate Oracle data with Google Cloud's AI and analytics tools.
NZTA streamlines road safety camera management with new cloud system
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
NZTA and Verra Mobility launched a cloud-based system to enhance road safety camera incident processing, improving enforcement and supporting safer roads in New Zealand.
Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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vpns
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cloud security
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phishing
Proofpoint reveals how weaponised OAuth apps enable hackers to maintain cloud access despite password resets and MFA, threatening persistent account takeover.
Elastic unveils Agent Builder for custom AI agents with real data
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Elastic launches Agent Builder, a tool for creating custom AI agents that access and interact with real organisational data via Elasticsearch in natural language.
APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.
Findi to acquire Sphere for Good, driving climate fintech in India
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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clean technologies
Findi Group will acquire Sphere for Good in an all-share deal to expand climate fintech solutions across India’s vast market.
Mecwacare expands Genesis Abi robot rollout for aged care homes
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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aged care
Aged care provider mecwacare is expanding the rollout of the Genesis Abi humanoid robot across Victorian homes to enhance resident engagement and support.
Faster cloud adoption could save NZD $3.6 billion for NZ government
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.
Illumio launches AI Insights Agent to tackle security alert fatigue
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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soc
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rpa
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breach prevention
Illumio launches Insights Agent, an AI tool offering real-time, role-specific threat alerts to ease alert fatigue and speed incident response.
Australian firms lead in AI & observability, driving revenue gains
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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devops
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cx
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martech
Australian firms lead globally in AI and observability use, with 87% dedicating more time to innovation, boosting productivity and revenue growth.
Australians cautious around Xmas spending due to rising living costs
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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online shopping
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black friday
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cyber monday
Australians plan to spend AUD $491 on Christmas gifts in 2025, up from AUD $468, but remain focused on bargains amid rising living costs and budget caution.
Zepto launches real-time solution to cut payment fraud & errors
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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marmalade
Zepto launches Zepto Validate, a real-time account verification service in Australia to reduce payment fraud and failures with smart risk scoring.
Solera & Digidentity launch streamlined MVIS compliance tool
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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cartech
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evs
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digital identity
Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.