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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Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges
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community
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self-harm
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asia expansion
Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.
Exclusive: Genetec’s Leon Langlais on security and data sovereignty
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
Leon Langlais of Genetec discusses the company’s impressive growth, innovation in physical security, and prioritisation of data sovereignty in the Asia Pacific.
Sydney to host Security Exhibition & Conference 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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partner conference
Sydney will host the Security Exhibition and Conference from 21-23 August 2024, bringing together top global security professionals and cutting-edge technologies.
Integrate 2024: The number one event for AV innovation and networking
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Sydney gears up for Integrate 2024 from 21-23 August, a landmark event for AV pros to explore top innovations, network, and gain industry insights.
nib launches AI Symptom Checker to ease New Zealand healthcare
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healthtech
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nz
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gps
Nib launches AI-powered Symptom Checker to ease New Zealand’s healthcare system strain, guiding members to suitable treatment and reducing ER overcrowding.
Exclusive: Docusign's Rebecca Denman on revolutionising the SaaS landscape
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saas
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ai
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docusign
Docusign's VP Rebecca Denman reveals the firm's game-changing Intelligent Agreement Management platform, set to revolutionise SaaS and agreement processes.
Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach
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ai
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cto
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sas
SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.
Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris
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payment technologies
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visa
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rewards
Jio Financial Services has launched its JioFinance app in Paris, easing digital transactions for tourists and enhancing payment options.
Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
Cybersecurity report shows 30% rise in vulnerabilities
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firewalls
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ransomware
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malware
The Qualys 2024 Midyear Threat Landscape Review reveals a 30% surge in reported CVEs, hitting a whopping 22,254.
Huntress & CyberCert to boost SMB cybersecurity in Australia
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cybersecurity
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huntress
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cyber resilience
Huntress and CyberCert launch SMB1001 certification in Australia, aiding small and medium businesses with affordable, tiered cybersecurity solutions.
Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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inflation
The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.
RSA launches new cloud-based claims portal with Guidewire
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capgemini
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guidewire
RSA Insurance unveils its ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud, a new portal for streamlined claims management, setting a UK industry first.
Atturra enhances HR processes with SAP SuccessFactors deployment
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hcm
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onboarding
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sap
Atturra transforms its HR operations with SAP SuccessFactors, leading to a 78% increase in data accuracy and a 15% decrease in staff turnover.
The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms
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edutech
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ai
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ministry of education
Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.
Tenable launches new features to boost vulnerability management
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Tenable has launched Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response, aiming to revolutionise the USD $16 billion vulnerability management sector.
Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024
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uc
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connectivity
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telco
Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.
LG Electronics sees record second-quarter revenue & profit
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robots
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subscriptions
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financial results
LG Electronics posted record second-quarter revenue of KRW 21.69 trillion (USD $15.82 billion) and operating profit of KRW 1.20 trillion (USD $875 million).
Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks
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content creation
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slack
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software engineering
Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.
AgileHRO launches Payroll Run & Smart Contracts features
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hcm
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docusign
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smart contracts
AgileHRO launches Payroll Run and Smart Contracts features, aiming to automate payroll and onboarding processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.