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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Blue Yonder reports USD $1.36bn revenue growth in 2024
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data analytics
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digital twins
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ai
Blue Yonder reported a revenue of USD $1.36 billion for full-year 2024, showcasing significant SaaS growth and a strong focus on AI innovations for supply chain solutions.
Hitachi & Cisco launch new solution for OpenShift users
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara and Cisco unveil a co-engineered solution for Red Hat OpenShift, optimising hybrid cloud application deployment for enterprises.
GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities
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ai
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software development
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programming
GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
SAS acknowledged as leader in AI, risk & analytics
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iot
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risk & compliance
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genai
SAS has been acknowledged by top analysts as a leader in risk management, fraud, AI, and analytics, reinforcing its critical role for financial institutions.
Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
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malware
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cloud security
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casb
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
Annexa wins Celigo Partner of the Year for Asia-Pacific
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cloud services
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annexa
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ipaas
Annexa has been named the 2025 Celigo Partner of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region, following its 2024 win for Australia and New Zealand.
Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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wolters kluwer
Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
Appdome launches AI-native defences for mobile apps
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malware
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fintech
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phishing
Appdome has launched AI-driven mobile defences with 24 plugins to combat trojans and malware targeting banking and fintech apps on Android and iOS.
SAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Partner Awards
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hyperscale
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open source
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SAS has announced the 2025 Global Partner Awards, recognising companies like Deloitte and Microsoft for their innovative use of the SAS Viya platform.
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
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ecommerce
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amazon
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digital marketing
Amazon continues to dominate Australia’s marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.
GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.
Check Point unveils AI-powered upgrades for security platform
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software Technologies has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Infinity Platform, aiming to bolster zero trust and streamline security amidst rising cyber threats.
Logicalis Australia joins Red Hat Partner Practice scheme
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.
Zoho launches Zia Agents to expand AI capabilities
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cx
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martech
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low-code
Zoho has launched Zia Agents alongside Agent Studio and Marketplace, enhancing its AI offerings across over 100 products to boost enterprise productivity.
CyberArk & SentinelOne join forces for enhanced security
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data analytics
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siem
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cloud security
CyberArk and SentinelOne have announced a new integration to enhance endpoint and identity security, aiming to mitigate risks associated with privileged access.
Ciphr launches innovative cloud-based payroll software
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digital transformation
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hcm
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workforce management
Ciphr has launched its new cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline processes for UK businesses and reduce manual tasks.
Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders
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ai
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connectivity
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digital infrastructure
The Chancellor's recent address has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, highlighting the UK's commitment to advancing AI and digital innovation.
AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology
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digital transformation
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cartech
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genai
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to harness AI for growth across the UK, citing its potential to enhance public services and daily life.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
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it in manufacturing
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ifs
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.