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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Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
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agtech
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ai
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cleantech
MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.
Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
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road safety
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seeing machines
A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.
Hitachi Vantara & Virtana team up to boost cloud services
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has partnered with Virtana to integrate AI-driven monitoring into its EverFlex IaaS portfolio, enhancing hybrid cloud operations.
Rubrik launches Annapurna to boost AI on Amazon Bedrock
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hyperscale
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genai
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Rubrik has unveiled Annapurna, a new API service aimed at helping organisations build secure generative AI applications on Amazon Bedrock.
UK urged to adopt proactive measures against cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ISMS.online's CEO Luke Dash has warned that the UK underestimates cyber threats, calling for a proactive approach amid escalating online dangers.
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
Microsoft New Zealand reports stable financial performance for FY 2024
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transparency
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audit
Microsoft New Zealand has reported stable financial results for FY 2024, demonstrating resilience amid economic challenges and strong compliance with reporting standards.
Cisco reports mixed financial performance amidst challenging market conditions
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Cisco Australia has reported a mixed fiscal performance for 2024, with revenue down to AUD $2,274.9 million but service revenue up by 8.1%.
Sage partners with BDO to expand Intacct in New Zealand
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data analytics
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bi
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sage
Sage has teamed up with BDO Information Systems to enhance its Sage Intacct platform in New Zealand, boosting cloud financial management solutions for SMEs.
Syspro expands UK presence with NexSys acquisition
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supply chain & logistics
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syspro
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visibility
SYSPRO has acquired UK software provider NexSys, enhancing its presence in the UK and broadening its European reach as part of growth strategy.
Elastic unveils new AI-powered serverless cloud service
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storage
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Elastic has launched Elastic Cloud Serverless, a new AI-driven cloud service designed for real-time applications, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
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job market
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
Neat forecasts that by 2025, AI and 5G will significantly transform video collaboration, driven by a projected global IT spend of USD $5.74 trillion.
Datadog expands database monitoring to support MongoDB
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog has expanded its Database Monitoring platform to include MongoDB, enhancing support for the five leading database types for improved efficiency.
Twilio unveils Linked Audiences integration for Redshift
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Twilio has launched a public beta of Linked Audiences, enhancing personalised marketing capabilities for Amazon Redshift users, boosting engagement strategies.
Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20.0M to expand services
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Atturra has acquired New Zealand's Plan B for NZD20.0M to enhance its cloud and managed services, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand.
JBL launches modern AV receivers & stage 2 loudspeakers
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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spotify
JBL has unveiled its latest Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, designed for effortless integration into contemporary home theatres.
PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
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uc
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telco
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pmt security
PMT Communications has reported a successful 2024, achieving new milestones in telecommunications and expanding services across various sectors.
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.