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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NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs for AI & design
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digital twins
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ai
NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX PRO Blackwell series of GPUs, promising enhanced performance across industries such as AI and design, with significant boosts in productivity.
NVIDIA unveils new silicon photonics networking solutions
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ethernet
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foxconn
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nvidia
NVIDIA has unveiled its innovative Spectrum-X and Quantum-X silicon photonics networking switches, boosting AI factory efficiency while slashing energy use.
NVIDIA unveils Blackwell Ultra for advanced AI reasoning
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
NVIDIA has unveiled the Blackwell Ultra platform, enhancing AI reasoning capabilities with advanced systems aimed at improving performance and accuracy.
NVIDIA introduces Dynamo to optimise AI reasoning models
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hpc
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NVIDIA has unveiled Dynamo, an open-source tool aimed at enhancing AI reasoning model efficiency, optimising GPU resources and reducing operational costs.
GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain
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data analytics
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cartech
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supply chain & logistics
GoBolt has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance its supply chain efficiency, boasting a 7,600% delivery surge since 2020 while ensuring sustainability.
Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
NVIDIA unveils DGX Spark & DGX Station AI desktops
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robots
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data science
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genai
NVIDIA has launched its DGX Spark and DGX Station AI desktops, bringing advanced capabilities for AI research directly to users' workspaces.
NVIDIA partners with tech leaders to pioneer AI-native 6G
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
NVIDIA has teamed up with T-Mobile, MITRE, and Cisco among others to advance AI-native 6G networks, aiming to support billions of connected devices.
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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online security
SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.
CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
CyXcel has secured NCSC's Cyber Incident Response Approved Vendor status, becoming one of just 43 firms in the UK with this vital accreditation.
Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
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cleantech
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sustainability
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digitalisation
Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
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data science
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genai
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The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.
Qualtrics unveils autonomous AI agents for better CX & EX
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cx
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martech
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Qualtrics has launched its innovative Experience Agents, set to revolutionise customer and employee interactions with immediate, personalised responses.
Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
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malware
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data protection
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data privacy
New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
New Zealand agency launches data literacy programme
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it training
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data analytics
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data privacy
Data Insight has launched The Data Academy in New Zealand, a CPD programme aimed at improving data literacy for business leaders and their teams.
Kore.ai unveils agent platform for scalable enterprise AI
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ai agents
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ai models
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cloud services
Kore.ai has launched its Agent Platform, a cutting-edge infrastructure aimed at enabling businesses to develop and manage autonomous AI applications at scale.
Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
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saas
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storage
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edutech
A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
Cloudflare expands post-quantum security in Zero Trust Network
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Cloudflare has unveiled an expansion of its post-quantum cryptography in its Zero Trust Network Access solution, setting new standards for online security.
Visa partners with major banks to launch VBIP in Australia
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payment technologies
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westpac
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visa
Visa has partnered with ANZ, NAB, HSBC, and Westpac to launch Visa B2B Integrated Payments in Australia, streamlining business transactions for all companies.
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.