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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Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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fibre
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superloop
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fttp
Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.
Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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edutech
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mfa
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phishing
Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as VP for Europe expansion
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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martech
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oracle
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adobe
Freshworks has named Ian Tickle as Senior VP and General Manager for Europe, tasking him with driving the company’s expansion across the continent.
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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healthtech
The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.
ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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api
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hybrid & remote work
ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company’s 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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hyperscale
Sailesh Munagala has joined Vectra AI as CFO during crucial expansion to fortify enterprises against threats from the swift adoption of Generative AI tools.
LogRhythm unveils latest AI-driven security enhancements
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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siem
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risk & compliance
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ai models
LogRhythm launches its ninth consecutive quarterly release, enhancing its MDI Fabric to bolster AI-driven SOCs, and introduces features like AWS S3 log storage.
Rapid7 completes IRAP assessment, aiding Aussie agencies
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Rapid7 has completed its IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED level, allowing Australian Government agencies to employ its Insight Platform.
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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uc
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
Radware using AI-powered protection to combat logic attacks
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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awards
Radware has launched an AI-powered API protection engine to counter business logic attacks in real time.
Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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iot
Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.
Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Mercury NZ adopts Workday's cloud-based financial system to modernise its finance function, enhancing strategic decision-making.
Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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low-code
DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.
Meltwater launches AI-powered copilot with Microsoft
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Meltwater, in partnership with Microsoft, has unveiled Meltwater Copilot, an AI-driven tool aimed at revolutionising communication and marketing strategies.
Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.
New Relic AI wins Breakthrough Award for innovative solution
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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software development
New Relic’s AI-powered observability platform has clinched the AI Breakthrough Award for Best Code Generative AI Solution.
HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.