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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Ecosystm's Tim Sheedy highlights ANZ's AI adoption challenges at Neo4j GraphSummit
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Most ANZ firms are still piloting generative AI, facing data, skills and trust hurdles before full enterprise adoption takes hold.
W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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aon
W&I insurance claims are rising in the Pacific, with 80% from deals under AUD $500m and payouts totalling around AUD $30m in the past year.
Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.
NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
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fleet management
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clean technologies
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smb
Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
Figma launches AI-powered Make tool for Australian users
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ai
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atlassian
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experience design
Figma has launched its AI-powered Make tool in Australia, enabling users to create interactive prototypes from natural language prompts or existing designs.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again
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devices
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samsung
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reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with a sleek design, vibrant 6.9-inch display, and a handy 4.1-inch cover screen, making flipping phones fashionable again.
South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts
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johnson controls
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gallagher security
South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club trials Gallagher Security’s smartphone siren system to speed up alerts on shark sightings and dangerous surf conditions.
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.
Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.
Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Data breaches surge as remote working exposes security gaps, with nearly half of remote workers knowingly risking corporate data, says Apricorn survey.
Exclusive: AI agents spark new security risks as SailPoint redefines identity
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.
Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats
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encryption
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crypto
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cloud security
AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.
Exclusive: ISACA’s Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
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data science
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physical security
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ai security
81% of firms use AI, but only 28% have governance policies, exposing businesses to major operational and strategic risks, warns expert Chirag Joshi.
SOTI launches device tracking to boost Aussie retail service
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digital transformation
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devices
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case study
SOTI launches device tracking to help Australian retailers improve customer service by boosting device reliability and reducing operational downtime.
Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks
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ransomware
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devops
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siem
Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches
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mfa
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iam
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zero trust security
ManageEngine enhances AD360 with risk mapping and local MFA to combat credential abuse and privilege escalation in enterprise identity systems.
IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors
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cybersecurity
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hays
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it department
Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.
Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Fresha has boosted customer engagement with a 41.3% read rate and 7.1% more reviews after switching from SMS to secure RCS messaging powered by Twilio and Google.