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 11
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
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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
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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.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
Apple New Zealand's local revenues and profits decline
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple New Zealand has reported a revenue drop to $1.14 billion and a net profit decline to $22.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 2024.
AI & low-code innovation transforming APAC development
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devops
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apm
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low-code
Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.
Orica advances global payroll with Dayforce platform
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hcm
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deloitte
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workforce management
Dayforce has completed the second phase of its global payroll system for Orica, benefiting over 12,500 employees across 44 countries.
Trustwave achieves Microsoft FastTrack status in APAC region
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cloud services
Trustwave has attained Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status and is recognised as a Microsoft Verified MXDR provider for the APAC region.
Elastic & LG CNS partner to enhance AI search with KeyLook
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Elastic has teamed up with LG CNS to boost search capabilities, achieving a 95% relevance rate and halving data retrieval times with Elasticsearch.
EBANX’s expansion strategy drives financial inclusion in emerging markets
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digital economy
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global expansion
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xtransfer
EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.
Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.
BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
Rimini Street expands database security with new features
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data protection
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digital transformation
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it automation
Rimini Street has enhanced its Advanced Database Security Suite, offering stronger protections for users of Oracle, SAP, and VMware against various vulnerabilities.
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Stake launches PayTo with Zepto for seamless deposits
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cx
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martech
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cloud services
Stake has launched PayTo for real-time transfers, partnering with Zepto to enable customers to manage automated deposits directly from bank accounts.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation NZ wins Partner of the Year
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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productivity
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand has been awarded 'Partner of the Year' at the 2024 Esker Impact Awards for a decade of transformative automation support.
Exclusive: AWS Chief Technologist discusses generative AI, cloud innovations
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
AWS's Chief Technologist for Australia and New Zealand, Rada Stanic, discusses advancements in generative AI and its transformative potential for businesses.
Avalara launches e-invoicing solution for Workday users
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workday
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avalara
Avalara has launched its E-Invoicing and Live Reporting solution for Workday customers, streamlining compliance with global e-invoicing regulations.
Kraken introduces crypto derivatives for Australian clients
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Kraken has launched a new service for Australian wholesale clients, introducing a range of crypto-based derivatives products to enhance trading strategies.
Ping Identity reveals top winners of 2024 excellence awards
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cx
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blockchain
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martech
Ping Identity has honoured the winners of the 2024 Identity Excellence Awards in Asia Pacific, celebrating outstanding leaders in the identity sector.
Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Celonis is revolutionising business efficiency with innovative process mining, bridging data gaps to enable AI-driven optimisation across industries.