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
Exclusive: Celonis' Kerry Brown warns CIOs to 'remove chaos'
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Celonis touts digital twins and process data as the missing link to turn scattered enterprise AI experiments into measurable business gains.
Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
2 days ago
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gaming
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uc
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manufacturing
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Blue Yonder grows FY25 revenue & boosts AI supply chain
3 days ago
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robots
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digital transformation
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cx
Blue Yonder posts FY25 revenue of USD $1.42 billion as it expands AI-driven planning and warehouse tools to meet rising supply chain demands.
TRENDS builds Boomi data backbone to power rapid growth
3 days ago
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
TRENDS taps Boomi to unify 50+ systems, tackling complexity as revenue surges from NZD $10 million to NZD $130 million in a decade.
AI agents go mainstream in Singapore sales teams
3 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
AI agents are rapidly entering Singapore sales teams, with 80% already using AI tools as leaders turn to automation to ease admin pressures.
Airwallex unveils AI assistant to streamline finance tasks
3 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Airwallex launches an AI assistant in its web app, promising to simplify onboarding and day-to-day finance tasks for multi-currency businesses.
Sortd surges with AUD $8m holiday sales & 96% user lift
Last week
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Wishlist app Sortd rides holiday boom with AUD $8m in sales, 96% user growth and revenue up more than 600% across peak Q4 trading.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
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dr
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biometrics
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crypto
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security
Last week
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss
Last week
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devops
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Rockwell Automation has named Shane Riley as New Zealand country manager, succeeding Mike Greig amid a wider reshuffle of its regional leadership.
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Last week
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dr
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
Adactin joins national register for AI service providers
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Adactin has been added to Australia’s national AI Directory, linking its cloud and AI services with organisations seeking local expertise.
NZ start-up launches AI app for lifetime health records
Last week
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
New Zealand start-up mA.I Health has launched an AI-powered app giving patients lifetime control of secure, shareable medical records.
Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Last week
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
Meadow Fresh launches fantasy league with real cows
Last week
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agricultural technology
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iot
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marketing
Meadow Fresh has launched Fantasy Herd, a Kiwi cow-based fantasy league using live farm data, with players chasing a NZD $20,000 prize.
Exclusive: Federal agencies poised for digital revolution, says SAP
Last week
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
SAP intensifies support for Australia’s public and private sectors, investing in cloud, AI, and data to drive digital transformation and tackle key local challenges.
Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk
Last week
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.
SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
SAS Viya has been named a Leader in Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, citing strong AI and governance strengths.
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
Last week
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.