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.
Stories by Melania
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.
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.
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.
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
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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.
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.
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.
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Yesterday
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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.
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.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Yesterday
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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.
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.
Manufacturers embrace AI & automation but face key barriers in 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.