About Melania
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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.
Stories by Melania
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Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
3 days ago
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financial institutions
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qualys
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australian
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
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Exclusive: Precisely's glowing innovation in data integrity and customer experience
3 days ago
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uc
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hyperscale
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cx
Precisely’s innovative solutions in data integrity have driven substantial growth, transforming customer experiences for 12,000 enterprises worldwide.
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Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024
3 days ago
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investment
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financial results
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toshiba
Toshiba reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024, with steady revenue increases balancing rising operational costs and strategic investments.
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Sony New Zealand shares steady financial performance for FY23
3 days ago
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pwc
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pricewaterhousecoopers
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cash flow
Sony New Zealand has reported steady financial performance for FY23, maintaining robust revenue streams and a solid asset base despite market fluctuations.
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Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
3 days ago
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leadership
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event
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women in technology
Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and promoting diversity.
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Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
4 days ago
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ransomware
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ai
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youtube
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
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Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
4 days ago
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blockchain
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scala
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salaries
A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.
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Black Sky Industries launches with new headquarters in Queensland
4 days ago
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drones
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ai
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unmanned aerial vehicles
Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.
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Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
4 days ago
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digital advertising
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cro
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vudoo
Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
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Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
4 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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nz
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
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Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
4 days ago
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ai
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recruitment
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skills gap
Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
5 days ago
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience, diversity, and leadership in IT, emphasising mentorship and work-life balance ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Last week
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data science
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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CyberArk earns top CSA trustmark for cloud security
Last week
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cloud security
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cyberark
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cloud security alliance
CyberArk earns the prestigious Trusted Cloud Provider trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance, underscoring its dedication to world-class cloud security.
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Ververica achieves SOC 2 Type I certification for security standards
Last week
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saas
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ververica has secured SOC 2 Type I certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier security standards and robust data protection measures amidst evolving cyber threats.
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BDx Indonesia & NeutraDC launch IX ecosystem in Indonesia
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BDx Indonesia and NeutraDC launch phase one of an interconnected IX ecosystem, boosting internet resilience and digital transformation across Indonesia.
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LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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singapore
Sydney-based cybersecurity firm LMNTRIX joins Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide, ranking among the top 20 vendors globally and standing out as the only Australian-founded, privately-held company in this cohort.
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Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas
Last week
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uc
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nbn
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customer service
Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
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Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Last week
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore’s cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP’s curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.