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.
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Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance
4 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
Tim von Dadelszen at Partners Life is simplifying life insurance via digital innovation, making it more accessible for customers through the new Evince platform.
NEC New Zealand reports over $1m loss for FY24 amid revenue growth
4 days ago
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displays & projectors
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nz
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outlook
NEC New Zealand reports a pre-tax loss of NZD $1.098 million for FY24 despite a 9.2% revenue rise, grappling with increased inventory costs and shifting market demands.
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
5 days ago
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power / energy
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informatica
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nz
Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
5 days ago
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mfa
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email security
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ai
AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success
5 days ago
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virtualisation
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edutech
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storage
Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.
Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
Last week
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.
Wiise partners with Datacom NZ to expand ERP solutions
Last week
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erp
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ai
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wiise
Wiise partners with Datacom New Zealand to offer tailored ERP solutions, enhancing integration and profitability for SMBs through a flexible, scalable platform.
Celonis & Ardoq join forces to boost CIO operational control
Last week
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digital transformation
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agility
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data insights
Celonis and Ardoq unveil a new solution to boost business transformation, empowering CIOs with enhanced visibility and control over IT and operations.
Hands-on review: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra brings the wow back to tablets
Last week
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reviews
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ai
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 showcases innovation and elegance with AI-ready S Pen, mesmerizing AMOLED display, and sleek design, setting a new tablet benchmark.
Exclusive: Pure Storage reveals new innovations during roadshow
Last week
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storage
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it automation
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cleantech
Pure Storage unveiled cutting-edge products and features during the Accelerate roadshow, aiming to simplify data management and boost efficiency. Melbourne is the next stop.
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Last week
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it training
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Last week
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uc
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martech
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cdp
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
Last week
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passports
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i-pro
i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Last week
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growth
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elsight
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification
Last week
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nsw
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dematic
Dematic's Belrose facility has achieved the coveted Steel Sustainability Australia certification, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
Last week
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edutech
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healthtech
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australian
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Last week
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genai
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integration
Elastic and Hugging Face have teamed up to streamline generative AI development by integrating Hugging Face’s models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, simplifying semantic search creation.
Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
Last week
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cloud security
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devops
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apm
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.
Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech
Last week
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awards
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seeing machines
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canberra
Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.
Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners
Last week
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
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ai
Intel has unveiled Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to boost AI performance and efficiency. Industry giants like Dell and IBM back the launch.