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 35
Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.
NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Splunk’s VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
Experts: Australian firms facing cybersecurity challenges
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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martech
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breach prevention
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cdp
Experts are urging change in digital investments to balance costs and ensure security, as Australian firms are facing economic hurdles and rising cyber threats.
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Revealed: Splunk's latest game-changer in data tech
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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siem
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secops
Splunk has announced the use of advanced data management tools to boost unified enterprise visibility and aid IT operations.
$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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genai
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ai
Thousands of global firms face a staggering annual loss of USD $400 billion due to unplanned downtime, revealed in a Splunk report.
Exclusive: DigiCert's CEO emphasises quantum readiness
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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fintech
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert CEO Amit Sinha emphasised digital trust’s pivotal role in cybersecurity, stressing the need for quantum readiness and AI advancements.
Exclusive: Rimini Street's solutions redefine SAP landscape
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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it automation
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microsoft
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vmware
Rimini Street is revolutionising SAP support with strategic alternatives, enabling businesses to innovate and tackle challenges minus enforced upgrades.
IBM & Pasqal partner to advance quantum-centric computing
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
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quantum computing
IBM and Pasqal have joined forces to revolutionise supercomputing with quantum technology, aiming to propel advances in materials science and chemistry.
IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.
Milton Keynes celebrates launch of tech-enhanced Corner Store
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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synthetic data
Milton Keynes' Unity Place unveils The Corner Store, the first in the city with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, enhancing retail with frictionless shopping.
Databricks announces partnerships to boost data sharing
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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martech
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ai
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healthtech
Databricks partners with industry giants like Shutterstock, T-Mobile, and Tableau to enhance data sharing and collaboration using Delta Sharing.
Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Centennial Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding, enhancing customer experience with a streamlined, low-code automation solution.
Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.
Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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crm
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devops
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cx
Zoho has launched CRM for Everyone, revolutionising customer experience with team collaboration, extended capabilities, and user-friendly updates.
Cisco partners with VAST Data for simplified AI infrastructure
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Cisco and VAST Data have teamed up for AI-driven data infrastructure with the new Cisco Nexus HyperFabric, which was unveiled in Sydney.
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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siem
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.
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Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
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jobs
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automation
New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.
OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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government
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software
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.