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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Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.
Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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education, learning & training
A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
LogicMonitor acquires Catchpoint to boost AI-led IT monitoring
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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it automation
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ai
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network monitoring
LogicMonitor has acquired Catchpoint, merging AI and Internet performance data to enhance predictive IT monitoring across cloud and network layers.
Datadog launches Bits AI SRE to automate incident resolution
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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siem
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partner programmes
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physical security
Datadog launches Bits AI SRE, an AI-driven agent that automates incident response, cutting troubleshooting time and enhancing resolution speed for engineering teams.
Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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iam
KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
New Relic & AWS launch AI observability tools for faster response
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
New Relic and AWS unveil AI observability tools to accelerate issue detection, enhance security, and improve business insights for cloud users.
Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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ericsson
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streaming
Ericsson, Spiideo, and Westbase.io launch a portable SmartCam with mobile streaming, enabling high-quality sports broadcasts from remote or temporary venues without fixed internet.
Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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advanced persistent threat protection
By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.
Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
Safe Software brings FME Remote Engines to Snowflake users
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Safe Software's FME Remote Engines is now on Snowflake Marketplace, enabling 30% faster data integration and transformation in Snowflake's cloud environment.
Innovid certifies live sports ads for verified streaming accuracy
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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fox
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disney
Innovid unveils certification for live sports ads, ensuring accurate delivery and measurement amid streaming's rising complexity with partners like Disney and FOX.
Brightcove unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost live video reach
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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video solutions
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brightcove
Brightcove launches seven AI-driven features, enhancing live video quality, translation in 50+ languages, and engagement for 150 trialling customers.
AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
By 2026, AI, data governance, and automation will transform business practices, driving transparency, trust, and proactive finance management across industries.
Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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llms
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ai
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customer service
Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
Brightcove unveils AI translation, metadata & live video tools
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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martech
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ai
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brightcove
Brightcove launches AI-driven translation, metadata and live-stream tools to boost video localisation, captioning, and 4K streaming quality.
Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Aviation firms are embracing digital safety systems to tackle a 600% surge in cyberattacks and hazardous substance risks, boosting worker and passenger protection.
Harrow partners with Cellnex UK to boost 4G & 5G connectivity
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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uc
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5g & beyond
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digital inclusion
Harrow Council teams up with Cellnex UK to install small cells on street furniture, boosting 4G and 5G coverage across busy urban hotspots.
Stack Overflow unveils AI Assist, merging community & AI advice
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Stack Overflow launches AI Assist, blending community-verified answers with AI to enhance developer support and ensure accuracy in technical guidance.
Akamai acquires Fermyon to boost serverless edge computing
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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edge computing
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ai
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software development
Akamai has acquired Fermyon to enhance its serverless edge computing, enabling faster, cost-efficient cloud-native app deployment closer to users.