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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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CyberArk launches new AI security tools on AWS Marketplace

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CyberArk has launched Secure Cloud Access MCP Server and Agent Guard on AWS Marketplace to enhance AI agent security across multi-cloud environments.
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Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions’ vision for the future of retail

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Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.
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Open-source Java migrations rise as audits cost firms USD $500,000+

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Nearly 80% of firms plan to switch to open-source Java as audits over costs of USD $500,000+ fuel moves away from Oracle's complex licensing policies.
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Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

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Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.
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Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis

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Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.
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Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

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Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.
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Amber Technology to debut pro AV & media solutions at Integrate

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Amber Technology will showcase new pro AV and media solutions, including the Dynaudio M Series MkII and Black Box Emerald KVM, at Integrate Expo 2025.
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Check Point named a Leader in Forrester Wave Zero Trust report

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Check Point has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Zero Trust Platforms report for its Infinity Platform's unified, prevention-first security approach.
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Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks

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Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.
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Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

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Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.
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Smartsheet boosts AI platform & grows Australian presence

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Smartsheet enhances its AI work management platform with new features and expands its presence in Australia to better support enterprise teams.
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HPE, Equinix & AGIT partner for AI cloud in Indonesia

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Equinix and AGIT join forces to deliver private cloud AI solutions, supporting Indonesia's digital and national AI strategies.
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Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift

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Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.
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Infor expands AWS alliance to boost generative AI for industry

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Infor has deepened its partnership with AWS to accelerate generative AI adoption, enhancing industry-specific cloud solutions and boosting digital transformation globally.
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Kyndryl launches Microsoft AI hub to drive enterprise innovation

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Kyndryl and Microsoft have launched the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub to boost enterprise AI adoption and drive digital transformation globally.
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Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises

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Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.
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Avalara unveils AI assistant Avi to simplify complex tax research

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Avalara launches Avi, a generative AI assistant in Tax Research, to offer instant, reliable answers on complex tax queries and sales tax rates worldwide.