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 20
Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.
BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
Rimini Street expands database security with new features
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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it automation
Rimini Street has enhanced its Advanced Database Security Suite, offering stronger protections for users of Oracle, SAP, and VMware against various vulnerabilities.
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Stake launches PayTo with Zepto for seamless deposits
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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cloud services
Stake has launched PayTo for real-time transfers, partnering with Zepto to enable customers to manage automated deposits directly from bank accounts.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation NZ wins Partner of the Year
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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productivity
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand has been awarded 'Partner of the Year' at the 2024 Esker Impact Awards for a decade of transformative automation support.
Exclusive: AWS Chief Technologist discusses generative AI, cloud innovations
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
AWS's Chief Technologist for Australia and New Zealand, Rada Stanic, discusses advancements in generative AI and its transformative potential for businesses.
Avalara launches e-invoicing solution for Workday users
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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workday
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avalara
Avalara has launched its E-Invoicing and Live Reporting solution for Workday customers, streamlining compliance with global e-invoicing regulations.
Kraken introduces crypto derivatives for Australian clients
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Kraken has launched a new service for Australian wholesale clients, introducing a range of crypto-based derivatives products to enhance trading strategies.
Ping Identity reveals top winners of 2024 excellence awards
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cx
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blockchain
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martech
Ping Identity has honoured the winners of the 2024 Identity Excellence Awards in Asia Pacific, celebrating outstanding leaders in the identity sector.
Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Celonis is revolutionising business efficiency with innovative process mining, bridging data gaps to enable AI-driven optimisation across industries.
Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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acsc
Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.
How TCS is powering the newest global race entrant
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nsw government
The TCS Sydney Marathon has been officially recognised as an Abbott World Marathon Major, joining a select group alongside marathons in major global cities.
Exclusive: How Treasury Wines is using GPTStrategic’s new AI assistant
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
Treasury Wines has embraced GPTStrategic's AI assistant, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency within its GBP £2.5 billion business.
Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.
Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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ai
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recruitment
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randstad
Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.
Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue rise to USD $67.6m
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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ai
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ml
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financial results
Seeing Machines has reported a 17% revenue increase to USD $67.6 million for the year ending June 2024, buoyed by regulatory trends in transport.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
New Relic has launched its Intelligent Observability Platform, aiming to transform observability into a driver of business growth and developer efficiency.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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northland
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.