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 33
Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
Exclusive: Fastly’s Simon Wistow on AI bots changing the web
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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physical security
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llms
AI bots now generate up to 80% of web traffic on some sites, raising major risks for digital businesses over infrastructure strain and content control.
Exclusive: OutSystems' Paul Arthur warns coding comes with hidden cost
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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lcnc
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erp
Australian and New Zealand firms embrace low-code and AI platforms to boost innovation, cut technical debt, and accelerate business application delivery.
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand’s edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
Accor selects Oracle OPERA Cloud to unify global hotel systems
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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customer service
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cloud
Accor chooses Oracle's OPERA Cloud to unify hotel management globally, enhancing guest experience and streamlining operations across 110+ countries.
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Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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social media
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smartphones
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google search
Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K ‘dumbphones’ like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.
Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Idemitsu extends its partnership with Rimini Street to support its SAP ECC 6.0 system, focusing on long-term stability and avoiding costly migrations.
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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devops
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apm
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software development
New Zealand’s PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple’s Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
Exclusive: Netskope’s Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netskope’s APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.
One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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physical security
Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.
New Zealand on track to power every home with solar by 2032
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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renewable energy
New Zealand is set to generate enough solar power to supply every home by 2032, with installed capacity more than doubling in two years.
Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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lcnc
Nintex and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia partner to enhance AI-driven automation in education, government, and financial services across Australia.
Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.
Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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iot security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nozomi Networks tops Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security, earning highest scores for AI-driven protection and transparent pricing in current offerings.
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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ai
Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.
Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Australia Post and Shopify have teamed up to simplify shipping, benefiting thousands of businesses amid Australia's booming AUD $19.2bn online market.
Exclusive: Michael Vassilieff warns MNEs on BEPS Pillar Two
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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bi
BEPS Pillar Two is driving tech reform as multinationals face tougher compliance rules and steep penalties for late lodgements, warns CCH Integrator.
Exclusive: Autodesk’s Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.
Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.