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
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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forex
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gen z
New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
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headphones
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anc
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wfh
The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
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ios
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xero
Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.
Manufacturers embrace AI & automation but face key barriers in 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Manufacturers are keen on AI and automation, with 40% prioritising these for 2025, but face challenges like integration issues and skilled labour shortages.
Qualtrics study reveals just 7% of Aussie execs want to lead in AI use for CX
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cx
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martech
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Only 7% of Australian executives aim to lead in AI adoption for customer experience, risking falling behind in a $2 trillion AUD market, says Qualtrics.
Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.
Exclusive: Brian Stucki discusses Australian executives' hesitation surrounding AI
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Qualtrics' Brian Stucki warns Australian firms risk missing out on AUD $2 trillion in AI-driven value due to regulatory uncertainty and executive caution.
Australian firms slow to lead despite AI offering AUD $2 trillion
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Despite AI offering AUD $2 trillion in value, only 7% of Australian executives aim to lead adoption, lagging far behind global peers.
Check Point to acquire Veriti, boosting threat management suite
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing threat exposure and risk management with AI-driven, multi-vendor defence integrated into its Infinity Platform.
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
2 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
Pureprofile unveils Datarubico to streamline research insights
3 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Pureprofile launches Datarubico, a self-serve platform offering brands greater control and cost-efficiency in research insights and sample management.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
3 days ago
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt
3 days ago
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financial systems
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it debt
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zeller
Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
3 days ago
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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tv
LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.
Elastic completes acquisition of AIOps company Keep
3 days ago
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aiops
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open source
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ai
Elastic says Keep’s automation tools will strengthen its AI and ML-powered observability and security offerings.
Elastic adds hybrid search support for Microsoft Semantic Kernel
3 days ago
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rpa
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aiops
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ai
Elastic brings hybrid search to Microsoft Semantic Kernel, improving query results for .NET developers.
RMBL boosts efficiency with AI & Appian platform overhaul
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
RMBL has enhanced efficiency and cut client queries by 23% after adopting Appian’s AI platform, boosting document accuracy to over 95%.
Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording
3 days ago
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smart home
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data privacy
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privacy
Reolink launches the Altas 2K battery camera in Australia, ohfeaturing 10-second pre-recording to capture crucial event details.
Seagate raises share buyback to USD $5 billion, sets 2028 goals
Last week
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storage
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Seagate boosts its share buyback to USD $5 billion, unveiling new 2028 financial goals and plans to lead storage innovation with HAMR technology.