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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Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.
Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation
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digital transformation
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linux
Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.
Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP’s AI is transforming retail
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.
Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction
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cx
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martech
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ai
Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.
Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.
Axis camera flaws expose over 6,500 servers to security risk
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Over 6,500 Axis Communications camera servers worldwide face security risks from four critical flaws, risking hijacked or disabled live surveillance feeds.
Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
Exclusive: Garrett O’Hara on Mimecast’s AI fight against cyber risk
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data analytics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.
Integrate 2025 set to explore current industry shifts, AV innovation
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ai security
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Integrate 2025 returns to ICC Sydney, showcasing AV innovation, AI, and sustainability to transform education, corporate, and live event sectors.
SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
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surveillance
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iot
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physical security
The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.
BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report
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pam
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cx
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martech
BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester’s Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.
Arctic Wolf grows channel network 140 percent in Australia, NZ
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Arctic Wolf has boosted its channel network in Australia and New Zealand by 140%, driven by its AI-powered Aurora Platform and new security offerings.
Activist investors secure record board seats despite fewer campaigns
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ai
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ict sector
Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.
Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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mdm
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
Delinea Iris AI enhances identity security with real-time auditing
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Delinea has launched Iris AI, an AI-driven engine enhancing identity security with real-time behavioural authorisation and automated auditing for hybrid work environments.
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum partner to speed up synthetic research
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ai
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synthetic data
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qualtrics
Qualtrics and PureSpectrum join forces to slash synthetic research costs by 50%, offering faster, more accurate market insights with AI-enhanced data.
Access4 unveils Ai Amplify voice assistant for channel partners
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uc
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cx
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martech
Access4 has launched Ai Amplify, an AI voice assistant on its SASBOSS platform, enhancing call handling and customer engagement for channel partners.
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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genai
Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.