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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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SAP reveals new AI retail tools spanning planning to orders

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
SAP is rolling out AI tools for retailers, linking planning, merchandising, promotions and orders with “agentic commerce” capabilities.
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HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.
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Seagate rolls out 32TB CMR drives for AI video surge

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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storage
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smart cities
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data analytics
Seagate has begun shipping 32TB CMR hard drives for AI-driven video and analytics, targeting edge security, NAS and cloud data centre workloads.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
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CrowdStrike & Nord Security partner to target SMBs

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
CrowdStrike teams with Nord Security to bundle Falcon tools with secure access for SMBs via NordLayer and MSP marketplace Pax8.
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Business Beyond Boundaries: The future of display technology in 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital signage
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digital transformation
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ecm
Samsung is turning business displays into AI-powered endpoints to drive real-time retail and hospitality operations by 2026.
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TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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genai
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ai
TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.
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Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Agentic AI is reshaping cyber security, pushing organisations from reactive SOCs to proactive, risk-driven defence and automated remediation.
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Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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fintech
PvX is betting on data-rich user acquisition, offering mobile game studios revenue-linked funding and analytics that banks still overlook.
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Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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encryption
Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
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Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.
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ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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robots
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.
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Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
AWS is ramping up autonomous AI agents, chips and on-prem AI factories as it bets agentic systems will redefine everyday enterprise work.
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Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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iot security
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edge computing
Reolink is set to debut its ReoNeura AI hub, triple-lens 24MP CCTV cameras and new solar floodlights at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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Seeing Machines challenges BAC with in-vehicle tech

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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healthtech
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road safety
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health and safety
Seeing Machines says BAC tests miss real-time alcohol risk and backs in-vehicle driver monitoring to capture shifting impairment behind the wheel.
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Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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partner programmes
Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.
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Parked web domains now pose major malware threat

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.
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Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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fintech
Akamai and Visa are teaming up to secure AI shopping agents, blending edge security with payment checks to tackle fraud in agentic commerce.
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JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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document management
JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.
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Gartner hails Nozomi as frontrunner in AI CPS security

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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iot security
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iot
Gartner crowns Nozomi Networks the frontrunner in AI cyber-physical systems security, calling it the “company to beat” in a new report.