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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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Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation

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Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.
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Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP’s AI is transforming retail

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AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.
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Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

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AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.
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Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction

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Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.
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Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure

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AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.
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Axis camera flaws expose over 6,500 servers to security risk

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Over 6,500 Axis Communications camera servers worldwide face security risks from four critical flaws, risking hijacked or disabled live surveillance feeds.
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Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust

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Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
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Exclusive: Garrett O’Hara on Mimecast’s AI fight against cyber risk

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AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.
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Integrate 2025 set to explore current industry shifts, AV innovation

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Integrate 2025 returns to ICC Sydney, showcasing AV innovation, AI, and sustainability to transform education, corporate, and live event sectors.
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SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth

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SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.
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Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

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The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.
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BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report

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BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester’s Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.
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Arctic Wolf grows channel network 140 percent in Australia, NZ

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Arctic Wolf has boosted its channel network in Australia and New Zealand by 140%, driven by its AI-powered Aurora Platform and new security offerings.
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Activist investors secure record board seats despite fewer campaigns

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Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.
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Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response

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Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
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Delinea Iris AI enhances identity security with real-time auditing

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Delinea has launched Iris AI, an AI-driven engine enhancing identity security with real-time behavioural authorisation and automated auditing for hybrid work environments.
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Qualtrics & PureSpectrum partner to speed up synthetic research

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Qualtrics and PureSpectrum join forces to slash synthetic research costs by 50%, offering faster, more accurate market insights with AI-enhanced data.
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Access4 unveils Ai Amplify voice assistant for channel partners

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Access4 has launched Ai Amplify, an AI voice assistant on its SASBOSS platform, enhancing call handling and customer engagement for channel partners.
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Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

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Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
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Celonis & The Hackett Group unite for AI-driven benchmarking

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Celonis and The Hackett Group join forces to offer AI-driven benchmarking and process intelligence for smarter technology investments and operational improvements.