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 8
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Last month
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job market
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
Last month
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
Neat forecasts that by 2025, AI and 5G will significantly transform video collaboration, driven by a projected global IT spend of USD $5.74 trillion.
Datadog expands database monitoring to support MongoDB
Last month
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog has expanded its Database Monitoring platform to include MongoDB, enhancing support for the five leading database types for improved efficiency.
Twilio unveils Linked Audiences integration for Redshift
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Twilio has launched a public beta of Linked Audiences, enhancing personalised marketing capabilities for Amazon Redshift users, boosting engagement strategies.
Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20.0M to expand services
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Atturra has acquired New Zealand's Plan B for NZD20.0M to enhance its cloud and managed services, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand.
JBL launches modern AV receivers & stage 2 loudspeakers
Last month
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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spotify
JBL has unveiled its latest Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, designed for effortless integration into contemporary home theatres.
PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
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uc
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telco
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pmt security
PMT Communications has reported a successful 2024, achieving new milestones in telecommunications and expanding services across various sectors.
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
Last month
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.
NetApp & AWS collaboration enhances hybrid cloud solutions
Last month
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
NetApp has launched an integrated solution with AWS Outposts, streamlining hybrid cloud deployments via its on-premises storage arrays through the AWS console.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Last month
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Last month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Last month
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
Canalys Forums 2024 set to break records with global tech leaders
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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ai security
The Canalys Forums 2024 are poised to set new records, bringing together over 3,000 global tech leaders for unprecedented networking and collaboration.
Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide for 2024
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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logitech
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productivity
Logitech has unveiled its 2024 Christmas gift guide, featuring innovative gadgets like the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse and eco-friendly designs.
Exclusive: Confluent's approach to revolutionising data management
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data management
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data governance
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data quality
Confluent's Andrew Foo champions a shift-left strategy in data management, advocating for real-time streaming to counter outdated practices and enhance decision-making.
Gratifii & Fastter launch mobile plans as rewards
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.
UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.
Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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money laundering
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fraud
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financial institutions
Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.