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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LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
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LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.
Elastic completes acquisition of AIOps company Keep
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Elastic says Keep’s automation tools will strengthen its AI and ML-powered observability and security offerings.
Elastic adds hybrid search support for Microsoft Semantic Kernel
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Elastic brings hybrid search to Microsoft Semantic Kernel, improving query results for .NET developers.
RMBL boosts efficiency with AI & Appian platform overhaul
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digital transformation
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cx
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RMBL has enhanced efficiency and cut client queries by 23% after adopting Appian’s AI platform, boosting document accuracy to over 95%.
Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording
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smart home
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data privacy
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privacy
Reolink launches the Altas 2K battery camera in Australia, ohfeaturing 10-second pre-recording to capture crucial event details.
Customer Science upgrades CX Integrator with AI & automation
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data analytics
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cx
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Customer Science upgrades its CX Integrator with AI and automation, offering Aussie businesses a cost-effective, tailored approach to improving customer experience.
Seagate raises share buyback to USD $5 billion, sets 2028 goals
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storage
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Seagate boosts its share buyback to USD $5 billion, unveiling new 2028 financial goals and plans to lead storage innovation with HAMR technology.
Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint
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ai
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payment technologies
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cleantech
Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.
Exclusive: AUSCERT's General Manager on importance of adapting to change
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digital transformation
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AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.
Exclusive: National cyber security coordinator says upcoming laws will elevate digital safety
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cyber threats
Australia's new Cyber Security Act, starting next week, mandates ransomware reporting and smart device standards, aiming for a resilient digital future.
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Exclusive: Cyber expert Louise Hanna warns education, proactive strategies lacking
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physical security
Cybersecurity expert Louise Hanna warns Australian organisations lack education and proactive strategies, urging caution amid AI hype and supply chain risks.
Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication
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Google launches Beam, an AI-powered 3D video platform enhancing remote calls with realistic visuals and near real-time translation, no special glasses needed.
Google unveils SynthID Detector to verify AI-generated content
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Google launches SynthID Detector, a portal to verify if images, audio, video, or text contain AI-generated SynthID watermarks for content authenticity.
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature
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google
Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Boomi extends leadership streak in Gartner Quadrant for iPaaS
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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Boomi has secured its position as a Leader in Gartner's iPaaS Magic Quadrant for the 11th consecutive year, marking the longest streak in the report's history.
Exclusive: Informatica launches AI agents to transform data management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Informatica unveils CLAIRE Agents, autonomous AI tools plus a no-code platform to revolutionise enterprise data management and intelligent workflows.
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
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digital transformation
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Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.