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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Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption
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risk & compliance
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erp
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ai
Unit4's new IDC study highlights how CFOs are essential in integrating AI technology within businesses, facing challenges like compliance and excessive reporting.
Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace
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data analytics
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cartech
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microsoft
British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.
SuperOps raises USD $25m to expand AI platform globally
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saas
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edr
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ai
SuperOps has raised USD $25 million to enhance its AI platform and boost global growth, aiming to transform IT operations for businesses worldwide.
Okta partners with McLaren Racing to boost digital security
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okta
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identity solutions
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digital infrastructure
Okta has teamed up with McLaren Racing in a multi-year partnership from 2025, enhancing digital security for the team's global fans and stakeholders.
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
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phishing
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email security
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casb
SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.
IoT professional services market set to reach USD $56bn
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edge computing
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iot
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partner programmes
New analysis from IoT Analytics reveals the global IoT professional services market reached USD $56 billion in 2024, growing 46% in three years.
Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B
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biometrics
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cx
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martech
A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
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leadership
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entrepreneurship
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smes
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
FranConnect launches AI suite for Australian franchises
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genai
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ai
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franconnect
FranConnect has launched its AI suite, Frannie AI, in Australia, enabling franchises to streamline sales and operations with advanced insights and automation.
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.
Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant
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hyperscale
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infor
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aws
Infor has secured its position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for the second year running.
Dynatrace enhances AI observability for better insights
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai security
Dynatrace has unveiled enhanced AI observability capabilities, designed to optimise performance and compliance for businesses as AI technology spending surges.
Pax8 expands cloud marketplace with LogMeIn Resolve
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
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cloud marketplace
Pax8 has enriched its cloud marketplace by adding GoTo's LogMeIn Resolve, enhancing remote IT management for over 38,000 managed service providers.
Brightcove launches AI Content Suite for video creators
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Brightcove has launched its AI Content Suite, a revolutionary toolset aimed at enhancing video production efficiency and audience engagement for businesses.
Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report
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cx
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martech
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customer engagement
Blackpearl Group has reported a substantial increase in Annual Recurring Revenue, reaching NZD $11.1 million by December 2024, amidst strategic innovations.
Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
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saas
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edutech
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cx
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.
Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
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leadership
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mentorship
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a troubling fall in economic confidence among UK and Ireland's SMEs, with CEOs feeling the pressure as 69% report worsening conditions.
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.