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 33
Exclusive: Australian businesses urged to help shape new data security framework
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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collaboration
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cyber threats
Australian businesses are urged to contribute to the Voluntary Data Classification Framework, aiming to enhance data security and mitigate cyber risks.
Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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it training
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digital transformation
Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.
Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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martech
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physical security
Claroty has been named Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT Security for its xDome solution, achieving top performance for the fifth consecutive year.
Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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gender equality
Shearwater Capital is investing AUD $500,000 in Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai, aimed at tackling gender pay gaps and promoting workplace equity with AI-driven insights.
Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.
Blue Yonder reports USD $1.36bn revenue growth in 2024
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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digital twins
Blue Yonder reported a revenue of USD $1.36 billion for full-year 2024, showcasing significant SaaS growth and a strong focus on AI innovations for supply chain solutions.
Hitachi & Cisco launch new solution for OpenShift users
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara and Cisco unveil a co-engineered solution for Red Hat OpenShift, optimising hybrid cloud application deployment for enterprises.
GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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software development
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programming
GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
SAS acknowledged as leader in AI, risk & analytics
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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iot
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risk & compliance
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genai
SAS has been acknowledged by top analysts as a leader in risk management, fraud, AI, and analytics, reinforcing its critical role for financial institutions.
Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
Annexa wins Celigo Partner of the Year for Asia-Pacific
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cloud services
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annexa
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ipaas
Annexa has been named the 2025 Celigo Partner of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region, following its 2024 win for Australia and New Zealand.
Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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wolters kluwer
Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
Appdome launches AI-native defences for mobile apps
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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fintech
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phishing
Appdome has launched AI-driven mobile defences with 24 plugins to combat trojans and malware targeting banking and fintech apps on Android and iOS.
SAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Partner Awards
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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open source
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ai
SAS has announced the 2025 Global Partner Awards, recognising companies like Deloitte and Microsoft for their innovative use of the SAS Viya platform.
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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ecommerce
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amazon
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digital marketing
Amazon continues to dominate Australia’s marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.
GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.
Check Point unveils AI-powered upgrades for security platform
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software Technologies has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Infinity Platform, aiming to bolster zero trust and streamline security amidst rising cyber threats.
Logicalis Australia joins Red Hat Partner Practice scheme
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.
Zoho launches Zia Agents to expand AI capabilities
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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low-code
Zoho has launched Zia Agents alongside Agent Studio and Marketplace, enhancing its AI offerings across over 100 products to boost enterprise productivity.
CyberArk & SentinelOne join forces for enhanced security
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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cloud security
CyberArk and SentinelOne have announced a new integration to enhance endpoint and identity security, aiming to mitigate risks associated with privileged access.