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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GitLab 18 debuts with AI-native features for DevSecOps teams
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
GitLab launches GitLab 18 with AI-native features, boosting DevOps, security, and compliance for Premium and Ultimate users at no extra cost.
Cathay boosts efficiency with expanded automation & AI tools
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cathay Airways boosts operations with UiPath AI, deploying 160+ bots across 20 departments to enhance efficiency and customer experience post-pandemic.
Josys launches Josys AI to streamline SaaS governance tools
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physical security
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rpa
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ai
Josys has unveiled Josys AI, an AI-driven suite to streamline SaaS management, enhancing security and reducing IT workload across organisations.
Boomi & AWS join forces to boost generative AI governance
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
Boomi and AWS form a multi-year partnership to help enterprises manage generative AI agents and speed SAP migrations using integrated platforms and tools.
Boomi unveils Agentstudio for AI agent lifecycle & integration
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Boomi launches Agentstudio, a no-code AI agent platform with new AI tools and expanded Amazon Bedrock support, enhancing enterprise automation and integration.
Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it
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hcm
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ai
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google
Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
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smart home
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cartech
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cybersecurity
OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
Celonis expands AI & orchestration in latest platform upgrades
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Celonis enhances its Process Intelligence platform with AI integration, offering faster, user-friendly tools to optimise business operations and workflow management.
Exclusive: How Zepto’s real-time payments are reshaping Australia’s financial infrastructure
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.
Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025
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saas
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paas
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data analytics
Australian public cloud spending is set to rise 18.9% to AUD $26.6 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration and demand for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services.
Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort
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ai
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agentic ai
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m&a
Five Australian startups join Lander & Rogers' 2025 LawTech Hub, focusing on AI tools to transform legal drafting, research, and due diligence processes.
AMD launches EPYC 4005 Series for entry-level server market
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lenovo
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amd
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gigabyte
AMD launches EPYC 4005 Series processors for entry-level servers, targeting small businesses with affordable, high-performance CPUs built on Zen 5 architecture.
Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
LG launches two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors
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esports
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usb-c
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hdr
LG Electronics Australia unveils two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors for 2025, featuring advanced specs from AUD $1,599, enhancing gaming immersion and speed.
Detmold Group boosts global operations with unified cloud IT
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Australian packaging firm Detmold Group has modernised its global IT with 11:11 Systems, enhancing scalability and data protection across 17 countries.
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
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siem
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.
Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.
Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.