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
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again
2 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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.
NZ businesses urged to bridge gap in mental health support
4 days ago
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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.
Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging
4 days ago
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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.
Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
4 days ago
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australian dollar
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distributors
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hdr
Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world’s first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.
Super funds urged to boost digital engagement amid loyalty slump
5 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
A study urges Australian super funds to boost digital engagement and personalisation to tackle low member loyalty and shifting consumer expectations.
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
5 days ago
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ai
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devices
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facebook
New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
Vistar Media powers Jolly Billboards' programmatic growth in NZ
5 days ago
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martech
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erp
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vistar media
Vistar Media partners with Jolly Billboards to enhance programmatic advertising across 150 NZ billboards, boosting revenue and advertiser engagement.
Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks
5 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.
ROLLER boosts reliability & cuts cloud costs with Datadog
6 days ago
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siem
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customer service
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application infrastructure
Australian software provider ROLLER boosts cloud reliability and cuts costs by 60% after adopting Datadog’s monitoring and security platform.