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.
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UK credit card balances hit record GBP £1,895 as repayments drop
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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credit risk
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fico
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.
Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
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.
Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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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.
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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encryption
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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hcm
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erp
Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai 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.
Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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llms
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.
Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
Exclusive: Exabeam’s Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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genai
Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
Exclusive: Check Point’s Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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erp
Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.
Exclusive: Teradata CTO Louis Landry on AI and data strategy
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Australian enterprises shift focus from AI hype to ROI and compliance, adopting hybrid cloud strategies amid rising costs and strict data sovereignty rules.
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.
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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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.
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.