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.
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Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience
4 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ingram Micro partners with Cohesity to enhance data protection and cyber resilience solutions for channel partners across Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.
Gallagher Security wins top honours for supply & sustainability
4 days ago
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physical security
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supply chain
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power / energy
Gallagher Security earned Supplier of the Year and Sustainability Awards at New Zealand’s Advanced Group Annual Supplier Awards, highlighting its eco-friendly practices.
Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people
4 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint warns AI-powered scams are rising, targeting people with malicious links across email and messaging, urging a human-centred defence approach.
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco’s new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.
HP’s Latex R530 printer streamlines signage & boosts sustainability
4 days ago
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clean technologies
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hp
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sustainability
HP’s new Latex R530 printer helps small and medium print providers boost signage production, cut waste, and improve turnaround with eco-friendly hybrid printing.
Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim to lead regional sales in Australia
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim as Regional Sales Manager for Australia to boost security operations and expand market presence in key regions.
Exclusive: OneAdvanced's Damien Durston on why workforce visibility is key
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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workforce technology
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interview
Australian manufacturers are boosting productivity by using real-time workforce data tools to tackle labour shortages, compliance, and operational challenges.
Australia’s cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience
4 days ago
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dei
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
Australia’s cybersecurity sector calls for diverse talent beyond technical skills to tackle rising threats and workforce shortages, aiming to boost resilience and inclusion.
Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proactive threat intelligence enables organisations to anticipate cyber threats, enhancing security resilience and shifting focus from reactive to preventive defence strategies.
Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance
4 days ago
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uc
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mfa
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ai
Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.
Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager
4 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.
Chris Vincent appointed Chief Sales Officer to drive Anomali growth
4 days ago
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rpa
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ai
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cybersecurity
Anomali appoints Chris Vincent as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global sales and boost revenue with AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift
Last week
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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brocade
Tenable names Matthew Brown as CFO to drive growth, following Steve Vintz’s move to joint CEO alongside Mark Thurmond.
Generative AI prompts rapid shift in online shopping habits
Last week
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data analytics
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martech
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genai
Generative AI use in online shopping surged 4,700% year-on-year in July 2025, reshaping consumer habits and boosting retail site engagement.
Synology updates Office Suite with advanced AI for private clouds
Last week
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private cloud
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physical security
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erp
Synology updates Office Suite with AI tools for private clouds, boosting productivity while ensuring data privacy and compliance for organisations.
Exclusive: Rimini Street backs CIOs in fight against vendor lock-in
Last week
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
ANZ firms could save AUD $2.5 billion annually by switching to third-party IT support, freeing funds for AI and innovation amid rising vendor costs.
Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Last week
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.
Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Last week
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.
SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance
Last week
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risk & compliance
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ai
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it department
SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform to help enterprises quickly discover, govern, and secure hundreds of applications, boosting identity security at scale.
Rimini Street & American Digital offer cost-saving IT support
Last week
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Rimini Street and American Digital team up to cut IT support costs by up to 90%, enabling firms to modernise without costly software upgrades or migrations.