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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 2
Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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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
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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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
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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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
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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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.
Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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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.
Exclusive: Federal agencies poised for digital revolution, says SAP
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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.
Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.
GitHub adds Claude & Codex agents to unified AI hub
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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devops
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apm
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erp
GitHub adds Claude and Codex to its Agent HQ hub, letting Copilot subscribers juggle multiple coding agents in a single workflow.
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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semiconductors
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mdm
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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iaas
Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
Security Journey unveils AI-era developer manifesto
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Security Journey launches AI-era developer manifesto and revamped platform to embed secure coding into everyday workflows and tooling.
Datadog links feature flags with real-time observability
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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devops
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siem
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cloud security
Datadog rolls out Feature Flags, tying feature controls to real-time APM and RUM data so teams can link releases directly to app behaviour.
AI boosts payroll checks but many still lack confidence
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI use in Australian payroll soars to 77%, yet more than a third of employers still doubt they are consistently paying staff correctly.
Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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surveillance
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data privacy
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google
Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.
Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI's place in their work.