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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
GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
Yesterday
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dc
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5g & beyond
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power / energy
GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.
Microsoft New Zealand reports stable financial performance for FY 2024
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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.
Elastic unveils new AI-powered serverless cloud service
Yesterday
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storage
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Elastic has launched Elastic Cloud Serverless, a new AI-driven cloud service designed for real-time applications, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
Syspro expands UK presence with NexSys acquisition
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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syspro
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visibility
SYSPRO has acquired UK software provider NexSys, enhancing its presence in the UK and broadening its European reach as part of growth strategy.
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Yesterday
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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.
Datadog expands database monitoring to support MongoDB
Yesterday
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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.
Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
Yesterday
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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.
Twilio unveils Linked Audiences integration for Redshift
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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cx
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cdp
Twilio has launched a public beta of Linked Audiences, enhancing personalised marketing capabilities for Amazon Redshift users, boosting engagement strategies.
NetApp & AWS collaboration enhances hybrid cloud solutions
2 days ago
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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.
PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
2 days ago
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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.
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
2 days ago
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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.
PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
2 days ago
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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.
Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20.0M to expand services
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Last week
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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 week
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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 week
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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
Last week
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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.