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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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $4 billion in annual revenue
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cloud security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has reported impressive third-quarter results for fiscal 2025, with Annual Recurring Revenue surpassing USD $4 billion and quarterly revenues reaching USD $1.01 billion.
Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.
Granicus honours Aussie & Kiwi digital government leaders
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
Granicus has recognised outstanding digital government initiatives in Australia and New Zealand with its 2024 Digital Government Awards, celebrating innovation and community engagement.
Generative AI's growing role in ANZ business by 2025
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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data privacy
As 2025 nears, generative AI is poised to transform business operations in ANZ, with IT spending projected to hit AUD $147 billion, according to Cloudera.
Exclusive: SailPoint's Chris Gossett discusses keeping identity security at the forefront
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Chris Gossett of SailPoint highlights the evolving landscape of identity security, advocating for advanced access management at Navigate Sydney.
Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
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software development
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mental health
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university of sydney
Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.
HCLTech launches DataTrustShield in Intel partnership
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cloud security
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physical security
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data privacy
HCLTech has unveiled DataTrustShield, a cloud security solution developed with Intel to protect sensitive data during cloud operations.
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations
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mfa
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.
Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth
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printing
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konica minolta
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leadership
Dean Hosking, Sales Chief at Konica Minolta Australia, reflects on innovation and growth amid market challenges, aiming for a productive 2024.
Forecasts reveal future tech & trends in hospitality 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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amadeus
IDeaS has unveiled its 2025 hospitality sector forecasts, detailing how technology and changing traveller preferences will shape the industry's future.
AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
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edutech
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collaboration
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higher education
AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.
AUSIEX enhances engagement with NICE CXone integration
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
AUSIEX has integrated the NICE CXone platform to boost customer engagement and operational efficiency, enhancing its services in the financial sector.
Lion partners with Informatica for data transformation
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informatica
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lion
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data management
Informatica has been chosen by Lion, a leading brewer in Australia and New Zealand, to spearhead its data management transformation and enhance operations.
GapMaps launches new tool to optimise site selection
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accessibility
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gapmaps
GapMaps has launched Impact Analysis, a revolutionary tool aiding site selection by evaluating potential impacts on existing networks across various industries.
Tempest secures USD $3.2m to revolutionise developer tools
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software development
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personal computing devices
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apple
Tempest has emerged from stealth with USD $3.2 million in funding to tackle platform engineering challenges for technology businesses.
Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
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dr
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
Exclusive: Thoughtworks' Shayan Mohanty discusses bridging gaps between research and use
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genai
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ai
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synthetic data
AI expert Shayan Mohanty highlights the challenges of bridging research and real-world applications, amidst concerns over AI's reliability and risks.