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 19
Hitachi Vantara launches new data solutions for AI needs
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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storage
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched innovative solutions in its Virtual Storage Platform One, targeting the challenges of AI and analytics workloads management.
Dell enhances NativeEdge for AI deployment at the edge
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
Dell Technologies has enhanced its NativeEdge software with updates for secure, high-availability clustering, set to launch by January 2025.
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.
Exclusive: Farm Focus CEO highlights tech-driven transformation in farming
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As farmers face growing challenges, Farm Focus is embracing technology to lead a transformation in financial management for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
Titans of Tech - James Saxton of Dayforce
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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partner programmes
James Saxton, VP of Products at Dayforce, is steering innovation and growth in the APJ region, with ambitions to reach USD $2 billion by next year.
VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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star wars
VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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transparency
Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.
Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Logicalis becomes the first global Cisco partner to launch Managed Cisco Extended Detection and Response, enhancing its Intelligent Security portfolio.
SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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soc
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risk & compliance
SecurityHQ and Data3 have joined forces to enhance Australia’s cyber defences, unveiling a new Security Operations Centre in Brisbane.
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
New Relic opens new Bengaluru office for expansion in India
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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nvidia
New Relic has expanded its presence in India by launching a new office in Bengaluru, featuring over 300 seats to support its growing teams.
WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer’s Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.
Thesys secures $4m to advance generative UI designs
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thesys has secured USD $4 million in funding led by Together Fund to revolutionise AI-driven interfaces with its innovative 'Generative UI' platform.
Survey reveals positive sentiment towards data centres
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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cyrusone
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survey results
A recent survey shows that 93% of Europeans view data centres positively, but understanding of their role remains low, with just 52% grasping their purpose.
CrowdStrike launches AI Red Team for AI security threats
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
CrowdStrike has launched its AI Red Team Services to help organisations secure AI systems against threats like model tampering and data poisoning.
Exclusive: AWS’ sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dei
Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.
Dynatrace joins Her Tech Circle to boost gender equity
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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dynatrace
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mentorship
Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
NICE launches AI-powered CXone Mpower SmartSpeak tool
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower SmartSpeak, an AI-driven solution aiming to eliminate language barriers and enhance global communication.