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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Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
Cybersecurity report shows 30% rise in vulnerabilities
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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malware
The Qualys 2024 Midyear Threat Landscape Review reveals a 30% surge in reported CVEs, hitting a whopping 22,254.
Huntress & CyberCert to boost SMB cybersecurity in Australia
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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huntress
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cyber resilience
Huntress and CyberCert launch SMB1001 certification in Australia, aiding small and medium businesses with affordable, tiered cybersecurity solutions.
Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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inflation
The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.
RSA launches new cloud-based claims portal with Guidewire
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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capgemini
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guidewire
RSA Insurance unveils its ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud, a new portal for streamlined claims management, setting a UK industry first.
Atturra enhances HR processes with SAP SuccessFactors deployment
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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hcm
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onboarding
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sap
Atturra transforms its HR operations with SAP SuccessFactors, leading to a 78% increase in data accuracy and a 15% decrease in staff turnover.
The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ai
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ministry of education
Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.
Tenable launches new features to boost vulnerability management
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Tenable has launched Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response, aiming to revolutionise the USD $16 billion vulnerability management sector.
Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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uc
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connectivity
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telco
Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.
LG Electronics sees record second-quarter revenue & profit
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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robots
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subscriptions
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financial results
LG Electronics posted record second-quarter revenue of KRW 21.69 trillion (USD $15.82 billion) and operating profit of KRW 1.20 trillion (USD $875 million).
Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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ai agents
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copilots
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slack
Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.
AgileHRO launches Payroll Run & Smart Contracts features
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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hcm
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docusign
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smart contracts
AgileHRO launches Payroll Run and Smart Contracts features, aiming to automate payroll and onboarding processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
Qualys launches TotalAI to tackle LLM cybersecurity risks
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
Qualys debuts TotalAI to combat LLM application risks, enhancing cybersecurity for AI-driven enterprises. The solution will be showcased at Black Hat 2024.
Rapid7 launches Command Platform for security management
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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casb
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rapid7
Rapid7 has launched Command Platform, integrating security data for comprehensive threat monitoring and management.
International sports fuel rise in Australian TV viewership
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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cartech
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youi
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toyota
A Nexxen report has revealed a surge in Australian sports viewership, with AFL and international events topping the charts.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Samsung's new and impressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines nostalgic flip phone charm with the cutting-edge technology you could once only dream of having.
Westcon sees significant growth in revenue for FY2024
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cloud services
Westcon reports robust FY2024 financials with significant revenue growth driven by strategic investments in cloud services and cybersecurity solutions.
Exclusive: SS&C Blue Prism's CMO discusses role of automation in business growth
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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robots
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ai
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healthtech
SS&C Blue Prism's CMO, Paul Taylor, reveals how automation and AI are driving business growth, efficiency, and innovation in an exclusive interview.
Dynatrace celebrates five years as public company, growth in revenue
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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ipo
Dynatrace marks its fifth IPO anniversary with a milestone, surpassing $1 billion in revenue, reflecting significant growth and industry leadership.
Carers ACT launches YubiKeys to secure sensitive health info
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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mfa
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healthtech
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cloud services
Carers ACT deploys YubiKeys to protect sensitive health data, streamlining login and enhancing security for its support workers in the Australian Capital Territory.