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: AUSCERT's General Manager on importance of adapting to change
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cybersecurity
AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.
Exclusive: National cyber security coordinator says upcoming laws will elevate digital safety
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Australia's new Cyber Security Act, starting next week, mandates ransomware reporting and smart device standards, aiming for a resilient digital future.
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Exclusive: Cyber expert Louise Hanna warns education, proactive strategies lacking
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Cybersecurity expert Louise Hanna warns Australian organisations lack education and proactive strategies, urging caution amid AI hype and supply chain risks.
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
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data privacy
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agentic ai
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google
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
Google unveils SynthID Detector to verify AI-generated content
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open source
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genai
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ai
Google launches SynthID Detector, a portal to verify if images, audio, video, or text contain AI-generated SynthID watermarks for content authenticity.
Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication
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uc
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martech
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e-learning
Google launches Beam, an AI-powered 3D video platform enhancing remote calls with realistic visuals and near real-time translation, no special glasses needed.
Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature
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ai
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payment technologies
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google
Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Boomi extends leadership streak in Gartner Quadrant for iPaaS
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Boomi has secured its position as a Leader in Gartner's iPaaS Magic Quadrant for the 11th consecutive year, marking the longest streak in the report's history.
Exclusive: Informatica launches AI agents to transform data management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Informatica unveils CLAIRE Agents, autonomous AI tools plus a no-code platform to revolutionise enterprise data management and intelligent workflows.
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.
Ensono boosts IT efficiency with Red Hat Ansible automation
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digital transformation
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it automation
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open source
Ensono has adopted Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, saving over 210,000 IT hours and enhancing operational efficiency across its business.
Castilla-La Mancha accelerates green reviews with AI-powered tools
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
Castilla-La Mancha government adopts Red Hat's AI tools to speed up environmental impact assessments, cutting processing times by two months.
Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Johnson Controls has modernised its C•CURE Cloud solution by adopting Red Hat OpenShift on AWS to enhance scalability, security, and hybrid cloud capabilities.
Turkish Airlines accelerates AI rollout with Red Hat OpenShift
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Turkish Airlines teams up with Red Hat to boost AI-driven operations, enhancing efficiency and customer experience via OpenShift AI platform globally.
DenizBank taps Red Hat OpenShift AI to speed up model rollout
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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genai
DenizBank has adopted Red Hat OpenShift AI, accelerating AI model deployment and cutting development time from days to just 10 minutes in its financial services.
Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.
Veeam launches Kasten v8 to unify VM & Kubernetes protection
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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veeam
Veeam launches Kasten for Kubernetes v8, unifying virtual machine and container data protection with enhanced security and operational features.
Extreme Networks launches unified platform powered by AI agents
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme Networks unveils Extreme Platform ONE, a unified AI-powered networking platform promising up to 90% workload reduction and streamlined operations.