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 44
Australians embrace side hustles for income & new skills
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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millennials
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gen z
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fiverr
Research by Fiverr shows that nearly 70% of Australian workers are either engaged in or considering side hustles, highlighting a shift in career autonomy.
Ten vulnerabilities found in Ruijie Reyee cloud platform
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.
Hands-on review: Apple's iPhone 16 provides bigger, better experience in every way
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Apple's life-changing new iPhone 16 Plus impresses users with its beautiful 6.7-inch display and standout battery life.
Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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customer service
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investment
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nato
Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.
BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital entertainment
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portable speaker
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blueant
BlueAnt has launched the X5i portable party speaker, featuring 120W power, enhanced bass, and dual microphones, retailing at AUD $479.
SentinelOne excels in 2024 MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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soc
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform has achieved 100% detection and zero delays in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, outperforming competitors once again.
Gigamon hailed as top value leader in 2024 EMA report
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Gigamon has been named the Value Leader in the 2024 EMA Radar Report for Network Visibility, lauded for its exceptional product strength and cost efficiency.
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, consolidation, nation-states
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Key executives at Qualys forecast a surge in cybersecurity consolidation, AI's pivotal role, and mounting threats from nation-state attacks by 2025.
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
CyberArk unveils FuzzyAI for enhanced AI model security
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk launches FuzzyAI, an open-source framework for enhancing AI model security by identifying vulnerabilities like harmful output generation.
UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.
VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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it automation
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casb
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ai
A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
Wolters Kluwer unveils new TeamMate+ audit features
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Wolters Kluwer has enhanced its TeamMate+ audit platform with Multi-Year Audit Planning and a Business Rules Engine, aiding internal audit teams globally.
New data centre enhances Pilbara's tech capabilities
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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edge computing
A new edge data centre has opened in Port Hedland, Pilbara, enhancing local industries' data processing capabilities and reducing latency costs.
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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edr
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it management
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ford
TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.
AI data challenges top priority for 41% of Australian firms
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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storage
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devops
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financial systems
A new survey reveals that while 41% of Australian firms prioritise data for AI projects, many lack essential data management practices.
Adobe Express becomes default editor in Box platform
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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martech
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Box and Adobe have partnered to integrate Adobe Express as the default image editor within Box, enhancing digital media management for enterprises.