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 28
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI-driven platform with new SaaS metrics
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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erp
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ai
Oracle NetSuite launches NetSuite Next, an AI-driven ERP platform with new SaaS Subscription Metrics to boost insights and automation for businesses.
UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
The UAE has launched the Gulf’s first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.
Saviynt launches global tour to spotlight AI identity security
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Saviynt launches its UNLOCK global tour across major cities to explore AI-powered identity security and governance in 2025, uniting industry leaders worldwide.
Port Phillip moves core IT to private cloud for resilience boost
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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dr
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private cloud
The City of Port Phillip has migrated its IT systems from a heritage-listed site to a private cloud with Interactive, boosting resilience and security.
Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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rpa
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data privacy
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healthtech
Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.
Australian startups join AWS AI accelerator, gaining USD $1m in credits
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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robots
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hyperscale
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genai
Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.
Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.
CyberArk unveils enhanced tools to protect growing machine identities
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
CyberArk has enhanced its Machine Identity Security tools to help firms manage rising machine identities amid AI growth and shorter certificate lifespans.
Kieser streamlines operations with AI-driven NetSuite rollout
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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erp
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ai
Kieser Australia has replaced manual spreadsheets with AI-powered Oracle NetSuite, cutting financial closing from 25 to 3 days and boosting national expansion.
Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS’s New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.
Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Only 18% of New Zealanders trust companies’ use of AI, with 62% fearing it limits human contact, impacting spending and loyalty in customer service.
OpenAI selects AMD GPUs for massive multi-year AI buildout
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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amd
OpenAI partners with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs from 2026, boosting large-scale AI infrastructure with multi-year technology collaboration.
Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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erp
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genai
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llms
Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.
Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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gaming
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martech
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smart home
Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.
Dynatrace & Crest Data partner to speed AI observability migration
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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migration
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digital transformation
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erp
Dynatrace partners with Crest Data to help enterprises swiftly migrate from legacy log tools to its AI-powered observability platform, enhancing real-time insights and automation.
LG & Paramount launch IP-based live channels on Australian TVs
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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smart home
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content creation
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creative technologies
LG Electronics Australia and Paramount Australia launch IP-based live channels on LG Smart TVs, offering 24/7 content without the need for a terrestrial aerial.
Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.
Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.
DriveSavers & Computer Troubleshooters team up for SMB data recovery
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
DriveSavers and Computer Troubleshooters have teamed up to offer advanced data recovery and ransomware response services to Australian small and medium-sized businesses.