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 9
W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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aon
W&I insurance claims are rising in the Pacific, with 80% from deals under AUD $500m and payouts totalling around AUD $30m in the past year.
Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.
NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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fleet management
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clean technologies
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smb
Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
Figma launches AI-powered Make tool for Australian users
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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ai
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atlassian
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experience design
Figma has launched its AI-powered Make tool in Australia, enabling users to create interactive prototypes from natural language prompts or existing designs.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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devices
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samsung
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reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with a sleek design, vibrant 6.9-inch display, and a handy 4.1-inch cover screen, making flipping phones fashionable again.
South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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johnson controls
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gallagher security
South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club trials Gallagher Security’s smartphone siren system to speed up alerts on shark sightings and dangerous surf conditions.
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.
Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.
Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Data breaches surge as remote working exposes security gaps, with nearly half of remote workers knowingly risking corporate data, says Apricorn survey.
Exclusive: AI agents spark new security risks as SailPoint redefines identity
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.
Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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encryption
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crypto
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cloud security
AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.
Exclusive: ISACA’s Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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data science
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physical security
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ai security
81% of firms use AI, but only 28% have governance policies, exposing businesses to major operational and strategic risks, warns expert Chirag Joshi.
SOTI launches device tracking to boost Aussie retail service
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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devices
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case study
SOTI launches device tracking to help Australian retailers improve customer service by boosting device reliability and reducing operational downtime.
Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ransomware
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devops
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siem
Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mfa
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iam
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zero trust security
ManageEngine enhances AD360 with risk mapping and local MFA to combat credential abuse and privilege escalation in enterprise identity systems.
IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
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hays
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it department
Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.
Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Fresha has boosted customer engagement with a 41.3% read rate and 7.1% more reviews after switching from SMS to secure RCS messaging powered by Twilio and Google.
NZ businesses urged to bridge gap in mental health support
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mental health
Despite rising awareness, 73% of New Zealand businesses lack mental health days and 57% plan no new support, reveals Peninsula Group's global survey.