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 2
Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
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Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.
Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ
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Atturra strengthens its partnership with Infor as the newly appointed M3 reseller across Australia and New Zealand, targeting mid-market enterprises with ERP solutions.
ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl
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Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.
Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%
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Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.
Call for schools to boost UK teens’ insurance literacy levels
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financial literacy
Only 18% of UK teens learn about insurance in school, sparking calls for education reforms to boost young people’s financial literacy and career prospects.
Ecommpay for Good highlights a year of progress in inclusion
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Ecommpay marks National Inclusion Week by highlighting a year of progress in its Ecommpay for Good programme, enhancing financial inclusivity and accessibility.
Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards
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payment technologies
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Ecommpay is shortlisted in two categories at the UK eCommerce Awards for innovation in its fraud-fighting Graph Analysis tool and Hosted Payment Page solution.
UK credit card balances hit record GBP £1,895 as repayments drop
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risk & compliance
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UK credit card balances hit a record GBP £1,895 as repayments fall 7.7%, signalling growing financial strain for consumers amid rising missed payments.
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
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Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
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LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results
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Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls
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ai security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.
Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks
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58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.
Affinda launches agentic AI platform for any document workflow
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digital transformation
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erp
Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.
Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus
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data analytics
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Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
Exclusive: Exabeam’s Steve Wilson on AI agents and the future of cybersecurity
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ai security
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Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
Exclusive: Check Point’s Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
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Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.