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 11
SuperOps raises USD $25m to expand AI platform globally
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ai
SuperOps has raised USD $25 million to enhance its AI platform and boost global growth, aiming to transform IT operations for businesses worldwide.
Okta partners with McLaren Racing to boost digital security
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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okta
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identity solutions
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digital infrastructure
Okta has teamed up with McLaren Racing in a multi-year partnership from 2025, enhancing digital security for the team's global fans and stakeholders.
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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casb
SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.
IoT professional services market set to reach USD $56bn
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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edge computing
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iot
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partner programmes
New analysis from IoT Analytics reveals the global IoT professional services market reached USD $56 billion in 2024, growing 46% in three years.
Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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biometrics
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cx
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martech
A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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leadership
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entrepreneurship
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smes
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.
Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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infor
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aws
Infor has secured its position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for the second year running.
Dynatrace enhances AI observability for better insights
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai security
Dynatrace has unveiled enhanced AI observability capabilities, designed to optimise performance and compliance for businesses as AI technology spending surges.
Pax8 expands cloud marketplace with LogMeIn Resolve
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
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cloud marketplace
Pax8 has enriched its cloud marketplace by adding GoTo's LogMeIn Resolve, enhancing remote IT management for over 38,000 managed service providers.
Brightcove launches AI Content Suite for video creators
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Brightcove has launched its AI Content Suite, a revolutionary toolset aimed at enhancing video production efficiency and audience engagement for businesses.
Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer engagement
Blackpearl Group has reported a substantial increase in Annual Recurring Revenue, reaching NZD $11.1 million by December 2024, amidst strategic innovations.
Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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saas
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edutech
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cx
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.
Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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leadership
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mentorship
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acquisition
Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
AI distractions could hinder Australian business progress
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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tanium
Following DeepSeek's rise and a recent cyber attack, experts urge business leaders to adopt a cautious approach to AI, prioritising risk management.
Village Roadshow upgrades to Microsoft Teams telephony
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Village Roadshow has upgraded its communications infrastructure by adopting Microsoft Teams Phone, enhancing efficiency across its 32 Australian cinema sites.
Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Zscaler has integrated its Zero Trust Network Access service with RISE with SAP, enhancing security and simplifying cloud migration for businesses in a post-VPN era.