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
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
2 days ago
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martech
Dyna.Ai will showcase its AI tools for finance at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, highlighting real-world applications driving efficiency and growth in the sector.
Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready
2 days ago
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.
Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage
2 days ago
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ict sector
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skills gap
Kinetic IT expands traineeships, focusing on diversity and practical skills to combat Australia's tech talent shortage and boost workforce inclusion.
Seagate unveils energy-efficient Exos storage systems for AI era
3 days ago
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Seagate launches Exos 4U100 and 4U74, high-density storage systems with up to 3.2PB, boosting energy efficiency and security for AI-driven enterprises.
InfoSum unveils Beacons for secure AI-powered data collaboration
3 days ago
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data privacy
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microsoft
InfoSum launches Beacons, a secure AI-ready platform enabling cross-cloud data collaboration with no data movement, adopted by Disney and WPP Media.
Exclusive: Accenture NZ’s Dr Will Reedy reveals how AI is reshaping healthcare
3 days ago
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data analytics
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AI is revolutionising New Zealand healthcare by enhancing diagnostics and patient care while ensuring technology supports empathetic, human-centred treatment.
New digital platform aims to bridge skills gap with inclusion
3 days ago
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dei
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supply chain
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engineering
A new digital platform in New Zealand helps employers include disabled workers to address acute skills shortages in manufacturing, engineering and logistics.
LoungePair expands airport lounge access with new partnerships
3 days ago
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travel technologies
New Zealand’s LoungePair expands airport lounge access with partners Freely, Australian Frequent Flyer, and Dragonpass, covering 1,400+ lounges across Asia-Pacific.
Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights
3 days ago
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data analytics
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cdp
Google has launched Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor, AI tools using Gemini models to help marketers optimise campaigns and gain insights on Ads and Analytics.
JupiterOne launches CCM platform with AI & graph modelling
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
JupiterOne launches a graph-based continuous controls monitoring platform using AI to ensure real-time security compliance across multi-cloud and legacy systems.
Dell unveils PowerProtect upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
3 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Dell upgrades its PowerProtect portfolio with new appliances and cloud features to boost cyber resilience and simplify data backup across edge, core, and cloud.
AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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dc
A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.
New Relic named leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for DEM
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking its second consecutive year in this top position.
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
4 days ago
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.
Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption
4 days ago
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ai
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Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
Exclusive: Coevolve's Tim Sullivan warns firms on AI connectivity gap
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Enterprises rushing AI adoption risk being undermined by neglecting critical network and security layers essential for secure global connectivity, warns Coevolve CEO.
Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
4 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
Datadog launches cloud storage tool to tackle rising AI costs
4 days ago
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storage
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data analytics
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siem
Datadog has launched Storage Management to help firms cut rising cloud storage costs driven by AI workloads, initially for Amazon S3 users with Google and Azure previews.
Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift
5 days ago
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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business strategy
Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.