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
Exclusive: Federal agencies poised for digital revolution, says SAP
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erp
SAP intensifies support for Australia’s public and private sectors, investing in cloud, AI, and data to drive digital transformation and tackle key local challenges.
Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.
SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
SAS Viya has been named a Leader in Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, citing strong AI and governance strengths.
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
GitHub adds Claude & Codex agents to unified AI hub
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devops
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apm
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erp
GitHub adds Claude and Codex to its Agent HQ hub, letting Copilot subscribers juggle multiple coding agents in a single workflow.
Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.
Paydibs, AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payments
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fintech
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payment technologies
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qr code
Paydibs and AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payments, starting with SSS contributions for Filipinos in Malaysia via local rails.
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
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malware
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semiconductors
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mdm
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
Datadog links feature flags with real-time observability
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devops
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siem
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cloud security
Datadog rolls out Feature Flags, tying feature controls to real-time APM and RUM data so teams can link releases directly to app behaviour.
Smart Communications rolls out governance-first AI tools
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Smart Communications launches governance-first AI tools in Conversation Cloud, targeting regulated sectors moving from pilots to production.
Security Journey unveils AI-era developer manifesto
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Security Journey launches AI-era developer manifesto and revamped platform to embed secure coding into everyday workflows and tooling.
UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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hcm
UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
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uc
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digital transformation
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iaas
Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
Ataccama posts record AI data trust wins in 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Ataccama posts record AI data trust deals and 30% CAGR in 2025, as enterprises boost data governance spend and adopt agentic platforms.
Skillsoft unveils AI-driven Percipio skills platform
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e-learning
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hcm
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erp
Skillsoft launches an AI-driven Percipio upgrade to map, measure and manage workforce skills as employers race to keep pace with change.
AI boosts payroll checks but many still lack confidence
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI use in Australian payroll soars to 77%, yet more than a third of employers still doubt they are consistently paying staff correctly.
Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
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surveillance
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data privacy
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google
Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
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uc
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spacetech
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iot
One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.