About Melania
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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 1
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Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
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NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
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Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
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Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
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Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing
3 days ago
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Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
3 days ago
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as VP for Europe expansion
3 days ago
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Freshworks has named Ian Tickle as Senior VP and General Manager for Europe, tasking him with driving the company’s expansion across the continent.
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Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
3 days ago
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The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance
3 days ago
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ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company’s 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM
3 days ago
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Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion
4 days ago
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Sailesh Munagala has joined Vectra AI as CFO during crucial expansion to fortify enterprises against threats from the swift adoption of Generative AI tools.
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LogRhythm unveils latest AI-driven security enhancements
4 days ago
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compliance
LogRhythm launches its ninth consecutive quarterly release, enhancing its MDI Fabric to bolster AI-driven SOCs, and introduces features like AWS S3 log storage.
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Rapid7 completes IRAP assessment, aiding Aussie agencies
4 days ago
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Rapid7 has completed its IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED level, allowing Australian Government agencies to employ its Insight Platform.
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The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
4 days ago
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New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
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Radware using AI-powered protection to combat logic attacks
4 days ago
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Radware has launched an AI-powered API protection engine to counter business logic attacks in real time.
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
4 days ago
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
5 days ago
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Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
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Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution
5 days ago
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Mercury NZ adopts Workday's cloud-based financial system to modernise its finance function, enhancing strategic decision-making.
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Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success
5 days ago
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DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.
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Meltwater launches AI-powered copilot with Microsoft
Last week
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Meltwater, in partnership with Microsoft, has unveiled Meltwater Copilot, an AI-driven tool aimed at revolutionising communication and marketing strategies.
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Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j
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Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.
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New Relic AI wins Breakthrough Award for innovative solution
Last week
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New Relic’s AI-powered observability platform has clinched the AI Breakthrough Award for Best Code Generative AI Solution.
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HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Last week
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.
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Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Last week
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Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.
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Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management
Last week
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Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.
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Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns
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Businesses globally are rapidly adopting Gen-AI for decision-making, yet concerns around accuracy and security persist, a Stratio BD study reveals.