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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Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.
HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech
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financial institutions
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hid
HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
Yubico launches YubiKey Bio Series for enhanced security
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Yubico has launched its YubiKey Bio Series - Multi-protocol Edition keys, enhancing phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises with biometric logins.
Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
SAS acquires Hazy to boost AI with synthetic data tech
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
SAS has acquired Hazy's synthetic data technology to boost its AI capabilities, aiming to enhance data privacy and analytics by early 2025.
JAGGAER earns EcoVadis Gold for top sustainability rating
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dei
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cfo
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esg
JAGGAER has received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability, ranking in the top 5% of over 130,000 rated companies with a score of 77.
GRP partners with Rimini Street to enhance SAP support
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
GRP, a leading Indonesian steel manufacturer, partners with Rimini Street to enhance its SAP S/4HANA support and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
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hcm
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ai
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.
Diligent unveils AI-driven due diligence reports for firms
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saas
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dei
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risk & compliance
Diligent has launched AI-powered due diligence reports to enhance supplier risk management amid increasing regulatory demands and complex supply chains.
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
Akamai unveils new app platform to ease Kubernetes use
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
Akamai Technologies has unveiled the Akamai App Platform, aiming to simplify Kubernetes deployment and boost scalability for developers.
Hitachi Vantara launches new data solutions for AI needs
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storage
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched innovative solutions in its Virtual Storage Platform One, targeting the challenges of AI and analytics workloads management.
Dell enhances NativeEdge for AI deployment at the edge
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
Dell Technologies has enhanced its NativeEdge software with updates for secure, high-availability clustering, set to launch by January 2025.
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
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edutech
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.
Exclusive: Farm Focus CEO highlights tech-driven transformation in farming
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As farmers face growing challenges, Farm Focus is embracing technology to lead a transformation in financial management for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
Titans of Tech - James Saxton of Dayforce
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data analytics
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hcm
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partner programmes
James Saxton, VP of Products at Dayforce, is steering innovation and growth in the APJ region, with ambitions to reach USD $2 billion by next year.
VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
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hyperscale
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dc
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star wars
VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
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transparency
Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.
Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Logicalis becomes the first global Cisco partner to launch Managed Cisco Extended Detection and Response, enhancing its Intelligent Security portfolio.