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 4
UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.
Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
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paas
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iaas
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genai
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.
Exclusive: Lenovo’s Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education
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e-learning
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lenovo
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digital literacy
Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
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dei
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power / energy
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cleantech
Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.
Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Pattern's 2025 eCommerce forecast reveals Australia's online retail landscape will undergo major transformations, driven by Amazon's new budget-friendly store and social commerce trends.
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 to support AI image provenance
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martech
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genai
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ai
Samsung's Galaxy S25 will feature Content Credentials for AI-generated images, bolstering digital content authenticity as the firm joins the C2PA.
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
Adobe invests USD $5m in fund for diverse filmmakers
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martech
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adobe
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film production
Ahead of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Adobe unveils updates to its tools and pledges USD $5 million to support underrepresented filmmakers.
Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
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recycling
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e-waste
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amta
Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.
Exclusive: SonicWall’s Yuvraj Pradhan discusses 2025 security innovations
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall plans to bolster cybersecurity in 2025 through innovative platforms and global expansion, according to insights from Yuvraj Pradhan.
Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.
Gallagher's 2025 report highlights evolving security trends
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cybersecurity
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it departments
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security's latest Security Industry Trends Report 2025 reveals a pivotal shift, prioritising human factors and trust in evolving security system strategies worldwide.
Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation
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saas
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ai
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productivity
A recent Pegasystems study reveals that while 58% of US and UK workers embrace agentic AI for boosting productivity, significant concerns over its quality and trustworthiness persist.
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.