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 30
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data protection
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siem
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cloud security
Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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gaming
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encryption
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digital entertainment
Samsung launches 8TB SSD 9100 PRO models in Australia, delivering up to 14,800 MB/s speeds for gamers and AI users from AUD $1,549.
Minister Tim Ayres launches Australasian Space Innovation Institute
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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national security
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digital infrastructure
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nato
The Australasian Space Innovation Institute will launch in 2026 to transform space research into commercial innovations, boosting Australia's economy and security.
Astroscale & HEO partner to boost satellite servicing & SDA
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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national security
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risk management
Astroscale and High Earth Orbit Robotics form three-year partnership to advance satellite servicing, monitoring, and space domain awareness for allied operations.
Young Australians embrace multi-hyphenate lives with new tech
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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content creation
New research shows nearly one in four young Australians juggle side hustles and content creation, embracing tech to lead multi-hyphenate lives in 2025.
Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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data science
Cloudera’s AI strategy overcomes legacy system challenges, helping clients like an oil giant save USD $1 billion and transform enterprise data use.
Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cloudera invests USD $300 million in hybrid AI and data, focusing on secure, compliant platforms for complex enterprises amid AI demand surge.
Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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encryption
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cloud security
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physical security
Genetec has enhanced its Security Centre SaaS platform with cloud-native audio, enabling real-time intercom and SIP audio for streamlined security response.
Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Gallagher Security won two top awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards, recognising excellence in customer service and technical expertise.
Cloudera upgrades platform with Iceberg REST & AI cost savings
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Cloudera upgrades its data platform with Iceberg REST Catalog and Lakehouse Optimizer, boosting AI efforts and cutting costs by up to 79%.
Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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storage
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Cloudera and Dell have combined their platforms to launch a unified Private AI solution that simplifies data governance and scales enterprise AI securely and cost-effectively.
Cloudera expands AI ecosystem with four new enterprise partners
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Cloudera expands its Enterprise AI Ecosystem with four new partners to enhance predictive modelling, workflow automation, and AI observability for businesses.
AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
A global survey reveals 96% of enterprises now treat AI adoption as essential, marking a shift from competitive edge to core business necessity.
Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.
Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.
Exclusive: Expert warns AI risks to spiral without strong governance
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
Jason Straight of K2 Integrity says strong AI governance boosts innovation, builds trust and is vital for secure, responsible generative AI adoption in business.
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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digital edge
Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.