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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LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide
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ai security
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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.
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
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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.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
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uc
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edutech
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telco
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra in Singapore to pilot AI-based cooling, aiming for up to 30% energy savings and carbon neutrality by 2030.
TRST01 & Rubber Board of India sign MoU for EUDR compliance
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cleantech
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sustainability
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memorandum of understanding
TRST01 has signed a historic MoU with the Rubber Board of India to develop a compliance solution for the EU Deforestation Regulation, setting a new precedent in sustainability.
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5’s 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.
Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio
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microsoft
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tenable
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sensitive information
Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
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cloud security
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iot security
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siem
Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
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nz
UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.
Fujitsu earns four Microsoft security awards, launches new services
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digital transformation
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nz
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fujitsu
Fujitsu secures all four Microsoft Security Specialisations and joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, enhancing its cloud security solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
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it industry
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resellers
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nz
As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
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saas
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cybersecurity
Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
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ai
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pegatron
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
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financial systems
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software development
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datacom
New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland, unveiling cutting-edge gaming tech, and hosting thrilling sim racing with McLaren Auckland.
RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
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digital entertainment
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digital divide
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video
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
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public cloud
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private cloud
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it automation
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.