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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Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
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customer service
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investment
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conversational ai
Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.
BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades
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digital entertainment
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portable speaker
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blueant
BlueAnt has launched the X5i portable party speaker, featuring 120W power, enhanced bass, and dual microphones, retailing at AUD $479.
SentinelOne excels in 2024 MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
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ransomware
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soc
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform has achieved 100% detection and zero delays in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, outperforming competitors once again.
Gigamon hailed as top value leader in 2024 EMA report
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Gigamon has been named the Value Leader in the 2024 EMA Radar Report for Network Visibility, lauded for its exceptional product strength and cost efficiency.
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, consolidation, nation-states
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Key executives at Qualys forecast a surge in cybersecurity consolidation, AI's pivotal role, and mounting threats from nation-state attacks by 2025.
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
CyberArk unveils FuzzyAI for enhanced AI model security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk launches FuzzyAI, an open-source framework for enhancing AI model security by identifying vulnerabilities like harmful output generation.
UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.
VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing
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it automation
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casb
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ai
A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
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genai
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llms
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ai
RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
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genai
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ai
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
Wolters Kluwer unveils new TeamMate+ audit features
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dei
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Wolters Kluwer has enhanced its TeamMate+ audit platform with Multi-Year Audit Planning and a Business Rules Engine, aiding internal audit teams globally.
New data centre enhances Pilbara's tech capabilities
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uc
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hyperscale
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edge computing
A new edge data centre has opened in Port Hedland, Pilbara, enhancing local industries' data processing capabilities and reducing latency costs.
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
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edr
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it management
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ford
TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.
AI data challenges top priority for 41% of Australian firms
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storage
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devops
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financial systems
A new survey reveals that while 41% of Australian firms prioritise data for AI projects, many lack essential data management practices.
Adobe Express becomes default editor in Box platform
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martech
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Box and Adobe have partnered to integrate Adobe Express as the default image editor within Box, enhancing digital media management for enterprises.
BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025
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smartphones
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uc
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cybersecurity
David Wiseman of BlackBerry warns that cybersecurity threats, including espionage and AI-led misinformation, will escalate significantly in 2025 as Australia prepares for federal elections.
Rubrik to integrate DSPM into its Security Cloud by 2025
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
Rubrik has revealed that its Data Security Posture Management will integrate into the Rubrik Security Cloud, enhancing protection for users beginning early 2025.
ProHance report shows rise in global average working hours
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productivity
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financial services
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prohance
ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report for 2024 highlights a rise in average working hours, increasing from 9 hours 12 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes.