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.
Stories by Melania - Page 45
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KINESSO Commerce & Vudoo partner to launch ShopNow solution
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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advertising
IPG Mediabrands' KINESSO Commerce partners with Vudoo to launch ShopNow, an innovative commerce media solution integrating shoppable ad tech, starting in Australia.
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SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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infinera
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digital divide
SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.
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Exclusive: Nexxen's game-changing TV analytics, AI solutions
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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ai
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nexxen
Nexxen's Director of Analytics and Solutions believes further growth driven by market trends, such as holistic TV measurement, is on the horizon.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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fusion5
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public sector
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integrationworks
Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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aiops
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healthtech
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Leap Telecommunications' Matthew Enger wins big at 2024 ACOMM
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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hyperscale
Matthew Enger of Leap Telecommunications has been named Communications Ambassador 2024 at the ACOMM Awards in Sydney.
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Report highlights need for robust digital core in AI era
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
A new Accenture report has underscored the critical necessity for firms to establish a strong digital core to leverage technologies like generative AI.
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King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.
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Teradata & DataRobot announce AI integration for enterprises
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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robots
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genai
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ai
Teradata unveiled an integration with the DataRobot AI Platform in VantageCloud's ClearScape Analytics, streamlining enterprise AI model scaling and deployment.
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Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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financial systems
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collaboration
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massey university
Massey University has partnered with Farm Focus to pilot a programme enhancing agribusiness students' financial skills using hands-on software.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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government
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communications industry
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stakeholders
In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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apps
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support
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operating systems
Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.
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Teradata & DataRobot join forces to enhance AI integration
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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robots
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ai models
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teradata
Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud and ClearScape Analytics, boosting enterprise AI operationalisation and accelerating innovation.
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Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.
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Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to boost AI-driven service
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to enhance customer service using generative AI, reducing case resolution times by 73%.
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CMC Markets joins Hewlett Packard Enterprise for cloud upgrade
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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fintech
CMC Markets has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to modernise its Australian operations using HPE GreenLake.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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printing
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westpac
Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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Wolters Kluwer launches tax & financial reporting software
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data management
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data governance
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data collection
Wolters Kluwer has unveiled CCH Tagetik Tax Provision and Reporting, an advanced software to streamline tax and financial reporting for multinational companies.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.