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.
Stories by Melania - Page 2
Oracle Database users frustrated by support, eye alternatives
4 days ago
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ai
A survey reveals Oracle Database users face high support costs and slow service, prompting many to seek third-party providers and alternative databases.
Atturra & EncompaaS partner to accelerate agentic AI adoption
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Atturra and EncompaaS partner to help Australian and NZ firms adopt agentic AI by combining data-prep tech with consulting for real-world deployments.
TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.
Tinybeans launches private Photo Store for easy family keepsakes
4 days ago
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photo sharing
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ict sector
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creative technologies
Tinybeans launches a privacy-focused Photo Store on its iOS app, letting Aussie families print photo books and calendars from AUD $32.99, all made locally.
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans’ technology careers
4 days ago
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data science
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martech
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Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
Enterprise software complexity costs UK economy GBP £32 billion
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.
Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope
4 days ago
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace culture
Only 14% of Australian knowledge workers report healthy work relationships, but growing AI use offers hope to boost engagement and satisfaction.
Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI’s next evolution
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.
Gallagher Security’s QuickSwitch wins integration sector award
4 days ago
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physical security
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security industry
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access control
Gallagher Security’s QuickSwitch has won the Best Installation Tool award at the 2025 NSCA Excellence in Product Innovation Awards for its impact on security integration.
Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
4 days ago
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Last week
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre with 69% power saving
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet's new Secure AI Data Centre reduces power use by 69%, offering robust defence for AI workloads through its innovative FortiGate 3800G firewall and security framework.
GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
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fintech
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supply chain
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payment technologies
New Zealand’s GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.
OnShout launches digital platform to end unwanted gift wastage
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gen z
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retail
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.
AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
Exclusive: Financial services CIO urges banks to embrace Celonis tech
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Former Metro Bank CIO Louise Leavey urges banks to view technology as a continuous evolution, embracing AI and automation to enhance finance services and resilience.
Exclusive: How Geotab's AI dash cam provides real-time coaching
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
Geotab's AI video telematics offer real-time driver coaching that cuts risky behaviours by over 90%, boosting fleet safety and efficiency across transport sectors.
Hands-on Review: Sparkle restored with the WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit
Last week
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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devices
The WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit offers a compact, streak-free solution to restore screens to showroom condition with a gentle, non-toxic spray and cloth.
Exclusive: Kathryn Giudes explains why 'accountability' is the future of AI
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physical security
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rpa
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risk & compliance
ORCA Opti’s AI automation is revolutionising compliance and operations in defence, healthcare, and logistics by cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.