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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Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
Safeguard Global unveils new brand to guide international growth
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hcm
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global expansion
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employer of record
Safeguard Global has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reinforce its role as a key guide in global workforce management and international expansion.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
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robots
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it training
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iot
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
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digital transformation
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physical security
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intellectual property
Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.
Australian firms lag in attack surface risk management tools
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data analytics
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iot
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soc
Research finds 60% of Australian firms faced security breaches from unmanaged assets, yet less than half use specialised tools to manage these risks.
Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
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mfa
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.
Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election
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data analytics
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elections
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misinformation
Social media election chatter in Australia surges 20% with cost of living top concern amid mixed sentiment for major parties ahead of 2025 vote.
Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
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emergency services
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enterprise security
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emergency communications
Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.
Amperity launches AI agent to unify fragmented customer data
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Amperity unveils its Agentic AI 'Identity Resolution Agent' to help firms unify customer data, cutting profile creation from months to hours with AI-powered automation.
Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
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dei
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iam
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ
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modernisation
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vistar media
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kaimera
Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.
Subscription & ‘mystery box’ scams surge with new tactics
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender warns of over 200 sophisticated fraud sites using fake ads and subscriptions to scam consumers with deceptive 'mystery box' offers online.