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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Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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iam
KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
New Relic & AWS launch AI observability tools for faster response
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
New Relic and AWS unveil AI observability tools to accelerate issue detection, enhance security, and improve business insights for cloud users.
Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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xdr
Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.
Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile to boost field vehicle data
4 days ago
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encryption
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data privacy
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law enforcement
Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile app, offering law enforcement real-time vehicle data and alerts to boost field investigation efficiency and safety.
Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift
4 days ago
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.
Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues
4 days ago
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digital entertainment
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ericsson
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streaming
Ericsson, Spiideo, and Westbase.io launch a portable SmartCam with mobile streaming, enabling high-quality sports broadcasts from remote or temporary venues without fixed internet.
Norton launches Neo AI browser with expanded privacy features
4 days ago
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genai
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ai
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devices
Norton has launched Neo, an AI-native browser with strong privacy and security features, now freely available on MacOS and Windows worldwide including New Zealand.
Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
4 days ago
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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advanced persistent threat protection
By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery
4 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.
Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
Safe Software brings FME Remote Engines to Snowflake users
4 days ago
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Safe Software's FME Remote Engines is now on Snowflake Marketplace, enabling 30% faster data integration and transformation in Snowflake's cloud environment.
Innovid certifies live sports ads for verified streaming accuracy
4 days ago
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fox
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disney
Innovid unveils certification for live sports ads, ensuring accurate delivery and measurement amid streaming's rising complexity with partners like Disney and FOX.
Brightcove unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost live video reach
4 days ago
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digital entertainment
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video solutions
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brightcove
Brightcove launches seven AI-driven features, enhancing live video quality, translation in 50+ languages, and engagement for 150 trialling customers.
AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
By 2026, AI, data governance, and automation will transform business practices, driving transparency, trust, and proactive finance management across industries.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
4 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo switch
K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country’s diverse music and creator communities.
Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform
4 days ago
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llms
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ai
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customer service
Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
Brightcove unveils AI translation, metadata & live video tools
4 days ago
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martech
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ai
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brightcove
Brightcove launches AI-driven translation, metadata and live-stream tools to boost video localisation, captioning, and 4K streaming quality.
Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Aviation firms are embracing digital safety systems to tackle a 600% surge in cyberattacks and hazardous substance risks, boosting worker and passenger protection.
Harrow partners with Cellnex UK to boost 4G & 5G connectivity
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uc
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5g & beyond
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digital inclusion
Harrow Council teams up with Cellnex UK to install small cells on street furniture, boosting 4G and 5G coverage across busy urban hotspots.
Stack Overflow unveils AI Assist, merging community & AI advice
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genai
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llms
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ai
Stack Overflow launches AI Assist, blending community-verified answers with AI to enhance developer support and ensure accuracy in technical guidance.