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 24
Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
Exclusive: Thoughtworks' Shayan Mohanty discusses bridging gaps between research and use
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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synthetic data
AI expert Shayan Mohanty highlights the challenges of bridging research and real-world applications, amidst concerns over AI's reliability and risks.
Exclusive: How AI is revolutionising GP workflows, patient care
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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ai
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ai ethics
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healthtech
GP Karl Cole highlights the revolutionary impact of AI on medical workflows and patient care, improving efficiency and reducing clinician burnout.
HPE unveils major upgrades to GreenLake cloud platform
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled major upgrades to the HPE GreenLake cloud platform, enhancing hybrid IT management and reducing costs.
Zellis unveils AI payroll updates at London user summit
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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hcm
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
At its London summit, Zellis revealed major updates including the launch of its AI-driven HCM AIR, aimed at enhancing payroll efficiency and user experience.
Trackunit & Cisco join forces to minimise downtime in construction
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cisco
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construction
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data center construction
Trackunit and Cisco have teamed up to launch a solution aimed at cutting unplanned downtime in the construction industry, boosting productivity globally.
Australia's proposed social media ban for under 16s debated
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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online safety
Australia's proposed ban on social media for under 16s has sparked intense debate over the feasibility and need for stronger online safety measures.
Dun & Bradstreet launches UK tool for small business credit
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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data security
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financial services
Dun & Bradstreet has launched D&B Unified Risk View in the UK, aiding credit providers in assessing risk for 5.5 million small businesses.
Study reveals UK consumers' mixed views on AI in retail
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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martech
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data privacy
A Zoho Survey reveals over half of consumers believe AI personalisation in retail has no impact, highlighting a crucial need for improved engagement.
Guavapay partners with American Express for UK payments
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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american express
Guavapay has teamed up with American Express, allowing MyGuava Business merchants in the UK and Europe to accept Amex Cards, enhancing payment options.
Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder’s AI-driven supply chain
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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genai
Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.
Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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oecd
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data collection
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automation
Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.
Exclusive: Smartsheet’s Miya McClain discusses expanding enterprise efficiency
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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saas
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devops
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cx
Miya McClain of Smartsheet highlights the importance of customer feedback in enhancing enterprise efficiency with new features like Collections and AI integration.
Check Point leads in GigaOm's cloud security report
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in GigaOm's Radar Report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, showcasing its innovation in cloud security.
Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Bitdefender has launched a cybersecurity breach warranty programme, offering up to USD $1 million for businesses using its managed detection and response services.
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Publicis Sapient has partnered with Google Cloud to boost generative AI adoption, creating a dedicated unit to assist enterprises in leveraging AI technologies.
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NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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storage
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partner programmes
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netapp
NetApp has celebrated its Partner Award Winners for FY24 in Australia and New Zealand, recognising excellence in customer service and IT solutions.
Business Next launches AI platform for India's BFSI sector
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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crm
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cloud services
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insurance
Business Next has launched AGENTNEXT, India's first AI agent platform, to modernise banking and financial services, aiming for 60-70% task automation.
Optimizely unveils new AI agents for marketing workflows
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai agents
Optimizely has launched new AI agents within its Opal assistant to revolutionise marketing workflows, enhancing productivity and creativity for teams.