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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

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SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report
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network security
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cloud security
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edr
SentinelOne is among just two firms named a Customers' Choice in Gartner's 2025 Extended Detection and Response report, praised for its AI-driven XDR platform.
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Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report
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iot
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
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Dynatrace launches Live Debugger to simplify cloud debugging
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ai
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software development
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developers
Dynatrace unveils Live Debugger, enabling developers to debug live cloud services up to 95% faster without disrupting application performance in production.
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Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Today
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
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uc
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reviews
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smart home
The EPOS Impact 1000 headset impresses with premium design, adaptive noise cancelling, long battery life and seamless multi-device connectivity for home working.
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Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
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uc
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.
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Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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fintech
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forex
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gen z
New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
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Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
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uc
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.
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Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
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AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.
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Manufacturers embrace AI & automation but face key barriers in 2025
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Manufacturers are keen on AI and automation, with 40% prioritising these for 2025, but face challenges like integration issues and skilled labour shortages.
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Qualtrics study reveals just 7% of Aussie execs want to lead in AI use for CX
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cx
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martech
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omnichannel
Only 7% of Australian executives aim to lead in AI adoption for customer experience, risking falling behind in a $2 trillion AUD market, says Qualtrics.
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Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.
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Exclusive: Brian Stucki discusses Australian executives' hesitation surrounding AI
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Qualtrics' Brian Stucki warns Australian firms risk missing out on AUD $2 trillion in AI-driven value due to regulatory uncertainty and executive caution.
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Australian firms slow to lead despite AI offering AUD $2 trillion
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Despite AI offering AUD $2 trillion in value, only 7% of Australian executives aim to lead adoption, lagging far behind global peers.
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Check Point to acquire Veriti, boosting threat management suite
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing threat exposure and risk management with AI-driven, multi-vendor defence integrated into its Infinity Platform.
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Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
3 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
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Pureprofile unveils Datarubico to streamline research insights
4 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Pureprofile launches Datarubico, a self-serve platform offering brands greater control and cost-efficiency in research insights and sample management.
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Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
4 days ago
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
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Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt
4 days ago
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financial systems
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it debt
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zeller
Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.