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 38
Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.
Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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ai
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recruitment
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randstad
Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.
Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue rise to USD $67.6m
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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ai
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ml
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financial results
Seeing Machines has reported a 17% revenue increase to USD $67.6 million for the year ending June 2024, buoyed by regulatory trends in transport.
New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
New Relic has launched its Intelligent Observability Platform, aiming to transform observability into a driver of business growth and developer efficiency.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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northland
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nzd
Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.
Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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pwc
Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
Ping Identity unveils Helix for AI-driven identity services
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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iam
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data privacy
Ping Identity has launched Helix, a new initiative to enhance secure, AI-driven identity services, alongside integrations with Google Cloud and AWS.
Nexxen launches TV Planner to optimise Australian ad spend
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital entertainment
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ai
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streaming
Nexxen has launched its TV Planner in Australia, enhancing advertisers' strategies for linear and digital TV amid the rise of Connected TV and streaming.
Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Orange Business and watchTowr have formed a partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific, introducing a platform for proactive attack surface management.
City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.
TeamViewer unveils new AI tool to boost business efficiency
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
TeamViewer has launched Session Insights, an AI-driven feature aimed at enhancing IT teams' efficiency, amid rising global demand for practical AI solutions.
ECI Software Solutions wins six 2024 Buyer’s Choice Awards
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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erp
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csr
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions has secured six 2024 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius for its standout products, showcasing excellence in business technology.
Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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document management
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devops
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ecm
Knorr-Bremse has chosen JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay suite to enhance global supplier communications, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance.
Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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extrahop
ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.
Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.
DataStax enhances GitHub Copilot with new AI features
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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software development
DataStax enhances its GitHub Copilot extension with new AI features, streamlining database creation and improving developer workflows in competitive environments.