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.
Former TechDay team member.
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Data security concerns rise among social commerce users
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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soti
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data security
A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.
Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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licensing
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workforce technology
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employment law
Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.
Ondo Finance launches tokenised US Treasuries on XRP Ledger
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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blockchain
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cloud services
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capital management
Ondo Finance has unveiled tokenised U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger, boosting institutional access to short-term securities via Ripple USD.
Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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dr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
Atomicwork secures USD $25m to enhance AI IT platform
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Atomicwork has raised USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven IT service management platform, transforming enterprise workflows.
Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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uc
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physical security
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collaboration
Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
AI operationalisation challenges explored in new report
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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genai
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ai
Thoughtworks has unveiled its fifth Looking Glass report, emphasising AI's integration challenges and the urgent need for businesses to modernise data practices.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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dei
Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.
Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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paas
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iaas
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genai
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 to support AI image provenance
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
Samsung's Galaxy S25 will feature Content Credentials for AI-generated images, bolstering digital content authenticity as the firm joins the C2PA.
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
Adobe invests USD $5m in fund for diverse filmmakers
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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martech
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adobe
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film production
Ahead of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Adobe unveils updates to its tools and pledges USD $5 million to support underrepresented filmmakers.