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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UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update
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rpa
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genai
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Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.
VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing
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it automation
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casb
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ai
A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
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genai
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llms
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RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
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genai
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
Wolters Kluwer unveils new TeamMate+ audit features
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dei
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Wolters Kluwer has enhanced its TeamMate+ audit platform with Multi-Year Audit Planning and a Business Rules Engine, aiding internal audit teams globally.
New data centre enhances Pilbara's tech capabilities
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uc
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hyperscale
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edge computing
A new edge data centre has opened in Port Hedland, Pilbara, enhancing local industries' data processing capabilities and reducing latency costs.
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
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edr
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it management
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ford
TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.
AI data challenges top priority for 41% of Australian firms
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storage
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devops
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financial systems
A new survey reveals that while 41% of Australian firms prioritise data for AI projects, many lack essential data management practices.
Adobe Express becomes default editor in Box platform
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martech
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Box and Adobe have partnered to integrate Adobe Express as the default image editor within Box, enhancing digital media management for enterprises.
BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025
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smartphones
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uc
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cybersecurity
David Wiseman of BlackBerry warns that cybersecurity threats, including espionage and AI-led misinformation, will escalate significantly in 2025 as Australia prepares for federal elections.
Rubrik to integrate DSPM into its Security Cloud by 2025
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
Rubrik has revealed that its Data Security Posture Management will integrate into the Rubrik Security Cloud, enhancing protection for users beginning early 2025.
ProHance report shows rise in global average working hours
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productivity
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financial services
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prohance
ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report for 2024 highlights a rise in average working hours, increasing from 9 hours 12 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes.
Cohesity becomes largest data protection provider globally
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data protection
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genai
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Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas' data protection division, becoming the largest global provider in the sector and valued at over USD $7 billion.
AI & cybersecurity reshape business landscape by 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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genai
The technology sector is set for a major shift in 2025, with businesses prioritising AI and cybersecurity to enhance efficiency and combat evolving threats.
Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.
BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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fitness
Australian audio company BlueAnt has launched the Pump X over-ear headphones, designed for fitness lovers and everyday users at AUD $299.
Yamaha collaborates with Informatica for AI data insights
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cx
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martech
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informatica
Yamaha has chosen Informatica's Master Data Management to unify data from over 200 systems, aiming for enhanced insights and improved customer engagement.
Cloudera unveils no-code AI chatbot solution for business
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hybrid cloud
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cloudera
Cloudera has unveiled its no-code RAG Studio, enabling firms to swiftly deploy custom AI chatbots that leverage real-time enterprise data for improved efficiency.
LambdaTest secures USD $38m in funding for AI-Driven QA
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
LambdaTest has secured USD $38 million in funding led by Avataar Ventures, bringing its total funding to USD $108 million to enhance AI-driven QA solutions.