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
Exclusive: Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro on securing AI risks
Yesterday
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro urges better cross-department collaboration and visibility to manage AI risks and secure generative AI in enterprises.
Qualys expands mROC Partner Alliance to boost global cyber risk
Yesterday
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.
Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status
Yesterday
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Ip.Glass has become Australia's first Engage Preferred Services Partner with Fortinet, gaining expert training to boost its cybersecurity support and services.
Atturra secures all six Microsoft Cloud Partner badges in Australia
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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ai
Atturra becomes one of Australia's first Microsoft partners to earn all six Solution Designations, highlighting its expertise in Microsoft Cloud services.
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Tecala has been honoured as a UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, recognising its leadership in AI-driven end-to-end process automation solutions.
Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics
2 days ago
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saas
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devops
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siem
Datadog has acquired experimentation platform Eppo, aiming to unify feature flagging and analytics in its Product Analytics Suite to boost product insights.
Software Combined acquires Removify to boost global expansion
2 days ago
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ai
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software combined
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acquisition
Software Combined has acquired online reputation firm Removify, marking its tenth purchase since 2020 to boost global growth and diversify software offerings.
Blue Yonder unveils AI agents to transform supply chain speed
2 days ago
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Blue Yonder launches AI agents to boost supply chain speed and accuracy, aiming to reduce costs and enhance decision-making with real-time insights.
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
2 days ago
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hcm
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recruitment
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job seekers
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.
Superloop to boost Australia Cup with live AI-powered streams
2 days ago
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uc
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digital transformation
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youtube
Superloop partners with Football Australia to support the Australia Cup and deliver AI-powered 4K live broadcasts, enhancing coverage for 750+ community teams.
Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.
Atturra wins 2025 APJ Partner Sales Excellence Award from Denodo
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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data solutions
Atturra has won Denodo's 2025 APJ Partner Sales Excellence Award for outstanding sales and strategic collaboration across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region.
ExpenseIn updates help UK finance leaders tackle cost pressures
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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expense management
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user interface
ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
3 days ago
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digital marketing
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restaurants
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customer support
Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.
UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards
3 days ago
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Over 75% of UK banking customers would switch banks for a metal payment card, valuing its durability, sustainability, and luxury feel, new research finds.
Roc launches platform to cut waste & speed payments in construction
3 days ago
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it services
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public sector
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automation
Roc Technologies launches Digital Cost Assurance under Coria to cut waste, prevent fraud, and speed payments in UK construction, saving millions for public projects.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
3 days ago
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Jazeera Airways taps TCS to drive digital transformation push
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Tata Consultancy Services partners with Jazeera Airways to modernise its digital platform, enhancing customer experience and boosting revenue streams.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.