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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.

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UK credit card balances hit record GBP £1,895 as repayments drop

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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UK credit card balances hit a record GBP £1,895 as repayments fall 7.7%, signalling growing financial strain for consumers amid rising missed payments.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay is shortlisted in two categories at the UK eCommerce Awards for innovation in its fraud-fighting Graph Analysis tool and Hosted Payment Page solution.
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Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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payment technologies
Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.
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Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
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Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
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Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
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BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.
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Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.
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Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
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Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
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Exclusive: Exabeam’s Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.
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Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
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Exclusive: Check Point’s Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
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Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
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Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.
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Exclusive: Teradata CTO Louis Landry on AI and data strategy

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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Australian enterprises shift focus from AI hype to ROI and compliance, adopting hybrid cloud strategies amid rising costs and strict data sovereignty rules.
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Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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wearables
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oppo
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reviews
The Oppo Watch X2 impresses with its sleek Lava Black design, comfortable fit, sharp AMOLED display, strong battery life, and comprehensive health features.
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Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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network security
Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
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Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.