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 20
Growing delays in UK month-end accounts, study reveals
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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bi
New research by iplicit reveals a worrying trend in UK finance departments, with over 55% now taking more than a week to close monthly accounts.
GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.
Teradata & AWS enhance AI integration with VantageCloud
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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cx
Teradata has unveiled a partnership with Amazon Web Services to accelerate generative AI deployment, offering over 60 use-cases for enterprises.
New Relic partners with AWS to integrate AI for businesses
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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genai
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New Relic has teamed up with AWS to fuse its AI platform with Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise observability and streamlining operations.
Amperity unveils AI-driven Customer Data Cloud platform
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amperity has launched its AI-driven Customer Data Cloud to enhance customer data management, aiming to transform vast data volumes into valuable business insights.
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
Adobe unveils trends shaping creativity with AI insights
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe has unveiled its 2025 Creative Trends Forecast, spotlighting four vital trends reshaping the dynamic landscape of the creative industry.
Exclusive: HP’s Neil Westhof on AI revolutionising printing solutions
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
HP's Neil Westhof is spearheading the integration of AI into printing solutions, aiming to enhance user experience and redefine printing by 2025.
Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
In an exclusive interview, Qualys’ MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.
Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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lenovo
Kirat Khara of Lenovo discusses AI's rising influence in ANZ businesses, highlighting the urgency for channel partners to educate and maximise its potential.
Teradata enhances collaboration with AWS for Gen AI use cases
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
Teradata has announced a partnership with AWS to accelerate the deployment of Generative AI use cases, integrating VantageCloud with Amazon Bedrock.
Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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agtech
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ai
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cleantech
MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.
Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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road safety
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seeing machines
A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.
Hitachi Vantara & Virtana team up to boost cloud services
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has partnered with Virtana to integrate AI-driven monitoring into its EverFlex IaaS portfolio, enhancing hybrid cloud operations.
Rubrik launches Annapurna to boost AI on Amazon Bedrock
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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genai
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Rubrik has unveiled Annapurna, a new API service aimed at helping organisations build secure generative AI applications on Amazon Bedrock.
UK urged to adopt proactive measures against cyber threats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ISMS.online's CEO Luke Dash has warned that the UK underestimates cyber threats, calling for a proactive approach amid escalating online dangers.
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
Microsoft New Zealand reports stable financial performance for FY 2024
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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transparency
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audit
Microsoft New Zealand has reported stable financial results for FY 2024, demonstrating resilience amid economic challenges and strong compliance with reporting standards.
Cisco reports mixed financial performance amidst challenging market conditions
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Cisco Australia has reported a mixed fiscal performance for 2024, with revenue down to AUD $2,274.9 million but service revenue up by 8.1%.
Sage partners with BDO to expand Intacct in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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sage
Sage has teamed up with BDO Information Systems to enhance its Sage Intacct platform in New Zealand, boosting cloud financial management solutions for SMEs.