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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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
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Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
Sony unveils WF-C510 wireless earbuds with ergonomic design
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Sony unveils its WF-C510 earbuds, boasting ergonomic design, customisable sound, and eco-friendly materials, priced at NZD $149.95 from October 2024.
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
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data privacy
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Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
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data privacy
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Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.
Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award
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sales
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phoenix
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automation
Keap debuts the Ultimate Automator Award to celebrate small businesses excelling in automation, with a top prize of a Jeep or USD $20K and honourings at Let's Grow Summit in Phoenix.
Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024
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edge computing
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ai
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automation
At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
Elastic integrates Anthropic's Claude models for better AI insights
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developers
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support
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integration
Elastic integrates Elasticsearch Open Inference API with Anthropic's Claude models, enhancing real-time data analysis and AI application efficiency for developers.
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics for enhanced client insights
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martech
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cx
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qualtrics
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics to enhance its market research and experience management services, promising significant benefits for over 150 clients.
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience
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qr code
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volkswagen
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.
Exclusive: Gigamon CEO highlights importance of deep observability
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firewalls
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siem
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digital transformation
Gigamon CEO Shane Buckley stresses the critical role of deep observability in bolstering network security amid rising digital transformation, driving a market growing at 35% annually.
Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ
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startups
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ververica
Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
Dreame Technology enters New Zealand market with X40 Ultra
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nz
Dreame Technology makes its debut in New Zealand, launching the X40 Ultra robotic vacuum across 17 JB Hi-Fi stores in September 2024.
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI
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it automation
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data science
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ai
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.
Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023
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surveillance
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canada
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intelligence
Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting ‘zombie fires’ and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.
Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
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encryption
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physical security
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data privacy
Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.
nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24
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productivity
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financial results
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growth
nib New Zealand reports a NZD $21.2 million operating profit for FY24 and a 3.1% increase in policyholders, navigating economic and healthcare challenges.
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
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work-life balance
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productivity
A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.