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 - Page 1
Exclusive: Check Point’s Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
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Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing connectivity in NZ
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hybrid cloud
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Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push
4 days ago
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future
4 days ago
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Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.
Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort
4 days ago
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wearables
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devices
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oppo
The Oppo Watch X2 impresses with its sleek Lava Black design, comfortable fit, sharp AMOLED display, strong battery life, and comprehensive health features.
Exclusive: Teradata CTO Louis Landry on AI and data strategy
4 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Australian enterprises shift focus from AI hype to ROI and compliance, adopting hybrid cloud strategies amid rising costs and strict data sovereignty rules.
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
4 days ago
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
4 days ago
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.
Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate
4 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
Exclusive: Fastly’s Simon Wistow on AI bots changing the web
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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physical security
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AI bots now generate up to 80% of web traffic on some sites, raising major risks for digital businesses over infrastructure strain and content control.
Exclusive: OutSystems' Paul Arthur warns coding comes with hidden cost
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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erp
Australian and New Zealand firms embrace low-code and AI platforms to boost innovation, cut technical debt, and accelerate business application delivery.
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand’s edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
Accor selects Oracle OPERA Cloud to unify global hotel systems
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customer service
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cloud
Accor chooses Oracle's OPERA Cloud to unify hotel management globally, enhancing guest experience and streamlining operations across 110+ countries.
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Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features
Last week
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devices
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social media
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smartphones
Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K ‘dumbphones’ like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.
Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system
Last week
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Idemitsu extends its partnership with Rimini Street to support its SAP ECC 6.0 system, focusing on long-term stability and avoiding costly migrations.
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Last week
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge
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devices
New Zealand’s PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple’s Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
Exclusive: Netskope’s Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netskope’s APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.
One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds
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data protection
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digital transformation
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physical security
Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.
New Zealand on track to power every home with solar by 2032
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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renewable energy
New Zealand is set to generate enough solar power to supply every home by 2032, with installed capacity more than doubling in two years.