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 12
Aussie workers wary of AI due to data security concerns
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ai
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productivity
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work-life balance
A survey reveals Australian workers are hesitant to adopt AI, primarily due to data security concerns, with over 80% prioritising safe usage.
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for enhanced AI systems
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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storage
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hpc
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digital twins
Hitachi Vantara unveils Hitachi iQ with NVIDIA HGX, an integrated AI infrastructure solution enhancing performance and scalability for diverse industries.
OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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opentext
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information management
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pd
OpenText has introduced a new Partner Enterprise Learning Subscription, aimed at enhancing partners' skills and assuring customers of their expertise.
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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wearables
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.
Ubitium secures USD $3.7m to develop universal processor
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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robots
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edge computing
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ai
Ubitium has secured USD $3.7 million in seed funding to revolutionise the processor industry with a universal RISC-V chip, targeting diverse computing tasks.
Australian businesses to boost global hiring in 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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workforce management
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gen z
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employer of record
Australian businesses are poised to increase hiring in 2025, with 89% looking at global talent to tackle skill shortages and embrace AI tools.
ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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eci software solutions
ECI Software Solutions celebrates its 25th anniversary, having served over 25,000 customers across 90 countries and acquired 53 companies to enhance its offerings.
Check Point unveils AI-powered Quantum Firewall Software
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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devops
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its AI-driven Quantum Firewall Software R82, enhancing security amid a 75% surge in global cyber-attacks.
LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
Dayforce unveils platform to streamline staff communication
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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hcm
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productivity
Dayforce has unveiled Dayforce Communications, a new platform aimed at enhancing engagement and streamlining communication throughout the employee lifecycle.
Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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sales
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inflation
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workforce management
As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.
Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
Atturra wins dual honours at Boomi's APJ Partner Summit
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Atturra has garnered two prestigious awards at Boomi's 2024 APJ Partner Summit in Sydney, being named ANZ Partner of the Year and APJ Services Partner of the Year.
Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Australian businesses are increasingly hiring skilled freelancers to navigate economic challenges, with demand for digital services surging dramatically.
Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has integrated AWS Resource Control Policies into its Exposure Command solution, enhancing cloud security for identity-based risk management.
Shure introduces MXA902 conferencing kit for modern offices
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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connectivity
Shure unveils the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, designed to enhance audio quality and simplify installation for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms.
Exclusive: Informatica's Rik Tamm-Daniels discusses push into Generative AI
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Rik Tamm-Daniels shares how Informatica is revolutionising data management with generative AI and a cloud-first strategy, aiming to maximise data value.
Enfabrica secures USD $115m for world's fastest SuperNIC
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ethernet
Enfabrica has raised USD $115 million in Series C funding to launch its ACF SuperNIC, touted as the fastest GPU networking solution globally.
Atlassian study: Mindset key to effective AI integration
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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productivity
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atlassian
Research from Atlassian reveals that a positive attitude towards AI may yield higher productivity and a potential annual ROI of USD $64.3 million.
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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storage
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digital transformation
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genai
Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi iQ integrated with NVIDIA HGX, aiming to boost AI infrastructure amid rising demand from organisations worldwide.