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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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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.
Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Intel has unveiled Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to boost AI performance and efficiency. Industry giants like Dell and IBM back the launch.
Ingram Micro aids Australian resellers with Adobe VIP shift
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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cloud services
Ingram Micro has launched the Xvantage platform to aid Australian resellers in smoothly transitioning to Adobe's VIP Marketplace, enhancing automation and efficiency.
Synergy approved for NZ Govt supplier marketplace Pae Hokohoko
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Synergy Enterprise Solutions joins Pae Hokohoko, enhancing New Zealand government services with advanced CX solutions through its Zendesk partnership.
Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Altera unveils new Agilex 3 FPGAs with advanced AI capabilities and dual-core Cortex-A55 architecture at its annual conference, alongside Agilex 5 development kits and enhanced Quartus Prime Pro software.
Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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devops
Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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accounting
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rampersand
Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.
Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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personal computing devices
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ios
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monetisation
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.