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.
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Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.
Aspire links with Deel to streamline cross-border hiring
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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saas
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fintech
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hcm
Aspire embeds Deel's Employer of Record tools to let startups hire, pay and manage overseas staff from a single cross-border finance platform.
Pathzero links climate data across public, private assets
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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dr
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Pathzero teams with major climate data providers to unify emissions and risk reporting across public and private investment portfolios.
Exclusive: How ELMO Insights helps AI analytics finally make sense for HR
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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hcm
Elmo debuts Insights, an AI-native HR analytics tool that answers plain-English workforce questions in seconds, no data team required.
Humanforce names Cameron Partridge Chief Growth Officer
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Humanforce appoints AI-driven growth specialist Cameron Partridge as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead global expansion and scale strategy.
Rubrik unveils sovereign cloud to keep sensitive data local
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Rubrik launches Security Cloud Sovereign to keep sensitive data, control and threat detection inside customer-defined national borders.
Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.
ChatGPT drives bulk of enterprise generative AI data risk
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Harmonic finds six genAI apps drive 92.6% of enterprise data exposure risk, with ChatGPT alone responsible for more than 70% of cases.
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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martech
BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Flat network blamed in Victoria education cyber breach
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Victoria's education network faces claims its “flat” design let hackers reach statewide student data from a single weak entry point.
Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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gaming
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mfa
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
Microlise names Dean Garvey-North as new technology chief
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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fleet management
Microlise has appointed Dean Garvey-North as chief technology officer to steer its next growth phase in fleet and logistics technology.
Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Tanium named Leader in Gartner's first 2026 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, scoring highest for Completeness of Vision.
Aveva adds AI assistants to boost Unified Engineering
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Aveva adds four AI assistants to Unified Engineering, promising faster generative and predictive design and smoother point cloud workflows.
Diligent buys 3rdRisk to boost AI vendor risk tools
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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erp
Diligent snaps up AI-native vendor risk specialist 3rdRisk to sharpen third-party oversight and speed audit readiness for clients.
EasyPicky outlines five AI-led retail trends for 2026
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
EasyPicky predicts AI-driven retail, video shelf checks and phygital hubs will tackle GBP £1.5 trillion stock mismanagement by 2026.
Exabeam launches AI agent behaviour analytics tools
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam unveils behaviour analytics suite for AI agents, promising deeper visibility, risk detection and governance as autonomous tools spread.
Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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data analytics
Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.