About Melania
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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: Pure Storage reveals new innovations during roadshow
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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storage
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it automation
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cleantech
Pure Storage unveiled cutting-edge products and features during the Accelerate roadshow, aiming to simplify data management and boost efficiency. Melbourne is the next stop.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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it training
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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uc
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martech
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cdp
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
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i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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passports
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i-pro
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volution
i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
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Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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growth
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elsight
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
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Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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dematic
Dematic's Belrose facility has achieved the coveted Steel Sustainability Australia certification, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.
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Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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education
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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collaboration
Elastic and Hugging Face have teamed up to streamline generative AI development by integrating Hugging Face’s models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, simplifying semantic search creation.
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Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.
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Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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seeing machines
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awards
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meti
Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
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ai
Intel has unveiled Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to boost AI performance and efficiency. Industry giants like Dell and IBM back the launch.
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Ingram Micro aids Australian resellers with Adobe VIP shift
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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llms
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ai
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cloud services
Ingram Micro has launched the Xvantage platform to aid Australian resellers in smoothly transitioning to Adobe's VIP Marketplace, enhancing automation and efficiency.
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Synergy approved for NZ Govt supplier marketplace Pae Hokohoko
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Synergy Enterprise Solutions joins Pae Hokohoko, enhancing New Zealand government services with advanced CX solutions through its Zendesk partnership.
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Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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iot
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industrial iot
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soc
Altera unveils new Agilex 3 FPGAs with advanced AI capabilities and dual-core Cortex-A55 architecture at its annual conference, alongside Agilex 5 development kits and enhanced Quartus Prime Pro software.
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Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.
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Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
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Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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edutech
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crm
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devops
Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
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Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai
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accounting
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rampersand
Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.
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Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
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ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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uc
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it training
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ai
ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.