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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NEC Malaysia wins Cisco Service Provider Partner award
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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NEC Malaysia has been honoured with the Cisco Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024 award for its excellence in network and cybersecurity solutions.
Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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edutech
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data protection
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hyperscale
Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ThreatLocker’s CEO Danny Jenkins warns that 95% of firms neglect basic cybersecurity measures, risking devastating cyberattacks, urging a default block approach.
Bitdefender unveils new family security plans for consumers
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online fraud
Bitdefender has launched new Family Plans, offering tailored security solutions as cybercrime losses soar to over USD $1 trillion globally, ensuring families stay protected.
Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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okta
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critical infrastructure
Recent cyberattacks on water and electricity operators in the US and UK pose significant risks for Australian utilities, revealing vulnerabilities and urgent need for action.
Exclusive: NetSuite customers take to the stage to discuss game-changing impact
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
At the SuiteConnect event, CFOs highlighted how NetSuite has revolutionised their operations, transforming chaos into streamlined efficiency and strategic insight.
Exclusive: How NetSuite is leaning into AI to help firms grow efficiently
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
NetSuite is harnessing AI to assist businesses in navigating growth challenges, aiming for efficiency and strategic responses in a rapidly changing environment.
Exclusive: 'AI everywhere' and embedded trust key to NetSuite's vision
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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NetSuite is fully integrating AI into its platform, with a focus on user experience, according to Senior Vice President Brian Chess, who champions an AI everywhere approach.
Exclusive: NetSuite expands partner ecosystem to meet AI and ESG demand
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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NetSuite is expanding its partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand to address rising demand for AI solutions and ESG compliance.
Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.
Blue Yonder named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant again
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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supply chain
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cleantech
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sustainability
Blue Yonder has been awarded Leader status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the 14th consecutive time, showcasing its innovative solutions.
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
F5 unveils VELOS upgrades for AI in service providers
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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application security
F5 has launched updates to its VELOS product line, enhancing AI capabilities for service providers with advanced solutions like the 6-Tbps chassis and 400-Gbps blade.
Rise of Gen AI 'gray bots' threatens online platforms
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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application security
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genai
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Generative AI 'gray bots' are relentlessly bombarding websites, as revealed by cybersecurity firm Barracuda, posing significant operational threats.
Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.
Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Portworx by Pure Storage has unveiled Enterprise 3.3, a container data management platform optimised for KubeVirt VMs, promising cost savings of 30%-50%.
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.
Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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Ericsson's Chief Sales Officer Matt Cook outlines a new sales strategy focused on simplicity, collaboration, and enhancing partner success in Sydney.
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
Motorola unveils Avigilon Alta SOS to boost emergency response
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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physical security
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llms
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has unveiled updates to its Avigilon security suite, introducing the Alta SOS feature to improve communication with emergency services.