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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.

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Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors

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Nintex and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia partner to enhance AI-driven automation in education, government, and financial services across Australia.
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Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

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A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.
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Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security

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Nozomi Networks tops Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security, earning highest scores for AI-driven protection and transparent pricing in current offerings.
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Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity

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Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.
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Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market

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Australia Post and Shopify have teamed up to simplify shipping, benefiting thousands of businesses amid Australia's booming AUD $19.2bn online market.
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Exclusive: Michael Vassilieff warns MNEs on BEPS Pillar Two

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BEPS Pillar Two is driving tech reform as multinationals face tougher compliance rules and steep penalties for late lodgements, warns CCH Integrator.
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Exclusive: Autodesk’s Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

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Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead

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Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.
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Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible

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NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.
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Exclusive: SAS’ Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait

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As AI moves from pilot to core business tool, firms worldwide balance productivity benefits with safety, governance and integration challenges.
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Macquarie Cloud named Australia’s top workplace for second year

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Macquarie Cloud Services has been named Australia’s top workplace for the second year running in the 30 to 99 employee category by Great Place to Work.
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Enero reports second half growth with strong agency momentum

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Enero reports 2% EBITDA growth in FY25, driven by strong second half gains and agency wins, setting the stage for continued success in FY26.
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Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

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Australian startups adopt AI faster than big businesses, with 81% using AI versus 61% of enterprises, signalling a growing innovation gap.
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Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure

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SAS urges enterprises to prioritise data quality and trust as they deploy AI for real business value, blending old analytics with new interfaces responsibly.
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Exclusive: CyberArk’s Feldman outlines the four forces shaping identity security

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Rising digital complexity forces firms to rethink identity security, balancing human and machine access with agility and clear business outcomes.
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Commvault unveils new HyperScale Edge & Flex for cyber resilience

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Commvault launches HyperScale Edge and Flex to boost cyber resilience for diverse enterprise workloads amid rising edge device cyberattacks.
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Ancestry unveils AI tools to help Australians restore family memories

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Ancestry has launched AI tools in Australia to restore old photos and documents, helping families reconnect with their heritage this Father’s Day.
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AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

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Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.
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Dell launches software platform to simplify AI & cloud management

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Dell Technologies has unveiled the Dell Automation Platform to simplify AI, private cloud and edge management with unified software orchestration.
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AI scribe helps vets save time & improve care for millions of pets

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Greencross Vets and AREN have introduced an AI scribe in 164 clinics, helping vets save hours weekly and improve care for millions of Australian pets.