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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Zespri begins next Horizon phase with NZD $3.2m in savings
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Zespri has launched the second phase of its Horizon digital transformation, leveraging SAP technology to save NZD $3.2 million and improve supply chain efficiency.
Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
Tim von Dadelszen at Partners Life is simplifying life insurance via digital innovation, making it more accessible for customers through the new Evince platform.
NEC New Zealand reports over $1m loss for FY24 amid revenue growth
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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displays & projectors
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outlook
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financial results
NEC New Zealand reports a pre-tax loss of NZD $1.098 million for FY24 despite a 9.2% revenue rise, grappling with increased inventory costs and shifting market demands.
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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power / energy
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collaboration
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informatica
Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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email security
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ai
AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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edutech
Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.
Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.
Wiise partners with Datacom NZ to expand ERP solutions
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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erp
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sales
Wiise partners with Datacom New Zealand to offer tailored ERP solutions, enhancing integration and profitability for SMBs through a flexible, scalable platform.
Celonis & Ardoq join forces to boost CIO operational control
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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agility
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data insights
Celonis and Ardoq unveil a new solution to boost business transformation, empowering CIOs with enhanced visibility and control over IT and operations.
Hands-on review: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra brings the wow back to tablets
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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reviews
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ai
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 showcases innovation and elegance with AI-ready S Pen, mesmerizing AMOLED display, and sleek design, setting a new tablet benchmark.
Exclusive: Pure Storage reveals new innovations during roadshow
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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storage
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it automation
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cleantech
Pure Storage unveiled cutting-edge products and features during the Accelerate roadshow, aiming to simplify data management and boost efficiency. Melbourne is the next stop.
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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it training
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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uc
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Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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passports
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i-pro
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volution
i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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growth
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elsight
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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dematic
Dematic's Belrose facility has achieved the coveted Steel Sustainability Australia certification, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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education
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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genai
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collaboration
Elastic and Hugging Face have teamed up to streamline generative AI development by integrating Hugging Face’s models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, simplifying semantic search creation.
Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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seeing machines
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awards
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meti
Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.
Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.