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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Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial’s vision for AI
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intel
BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.
Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
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inflation
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employment
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work-life balance
A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.
Fintech boosts Australian small business by AUD $9bn
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fintech australia
A new report reveals that fintech innovation in payments has generated AUD $9 billion in benefits for Australian small businesses, boosting revenues and reducing costs.
Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Acronis' report Data Privacy in 2025 reveals that 64% of consumers list data breaches as their top privacy concern, highlighting a critical need for better security practices.
Exclusive: Cloud and AI reshaping physical security in ANZ region
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
In Australia and New Zealand, economic uncertainty is driving a shift in security practices, as firms seek pragmatic solutions in cloud and AI technologies.
AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead
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edutech
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ai
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education
A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.
Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
DeepSeek-R1 AI model's vulnerabilities pose global threat
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malware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Research by Enkrypt AI reveals the DeepSeek-R1 AI model poses significant security and ethical risks, being more biased and toxic than leading competitors.
EthosEnergy strengthens with Nasuni for data resilience
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
EthosEnergy has strengthened its disaster recovery strategy by integrating Nasuni's File Data Platform, improving resilience against natural disasters.
Ericsson partners with SailGP for 5G-enhanced sail races
Last week
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data analytics
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iot
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ericsson
Ericsson partners with SailGP to implement 5G connectivity for F50 catamarans, enhancing race operations and fan experiences ahead of the 2025 season.
Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Zoom has unveiled a revamped Team Chat sidebar within its Workplace suite, enhancing user experience with personalised features and AI tools to boost productivity.
FranConnect launches Frannie AI suite in Australian market
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
FranConnect has unveiled Frannie AI in Australia, a suite of AI agents designed to automate key operations for franchises and multi-location businesses.
Optus fast-tracks 5G rollout in regional Australia
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spacetech
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customers
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connectivity
Optus is fast-tracking its 5G rollout in regional Australia by partnering with TPG Telecom, promising improved connectivity and service for customers.
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
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data protection
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business continuity
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backbox
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.
IT leaders prioritise cybersecurity & data management
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digital transformation
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iot
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ai
A new report reveals that over half of IT leaders prioritise enhancing cybersecurity as their top concern for 2025, amid budget constraints and integration challenges.
BackBox launches new platform for network resilience in 2024
Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform in 2024, aimed at enhancing network infrastructure recoverability after a record-breaking year.
AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies
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digital transformation
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llms
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skills gap
As Linten Technologies marks its 25th anniversary, the firm sees rising demand for AI education as businesses seek to navigate the evolving landscape of technology.
Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
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data protection
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surveillance
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ai
Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.
Trellix partners with NEXTGEN to boost cybersecurity in ANZ
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Trellix has entered a distribution agreement with NEXTGEN to enhance its cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, boosting operational resilience.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.