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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Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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ai agents
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microsoft
Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5’s 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.
TRST01 & Rubber Board of India sign MoU for EUDR compliance
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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memorandum of understanding
TRST01 has signed a historic MoU with the Rubber Board of India to develop a compliance solution for the EU Deforestation Regulation, setting a new precedent in sustainability.
STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra in Singapore to pilot AI-based cooling, aiming for up to 30% energy savings and carbon neutrality by 2030.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore’s cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP’s curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.
Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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siem
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cloud security
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iot security
Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
Fujitsu earns four Microsoft security awards, launches new services
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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fujitsu
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cyber resilience
Fujitsu secures all four Microsoft Security Specialisations and joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, enhancing its cloud security solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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court of appeal
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gig economy
UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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genai
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llms
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NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.
Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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saas
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genai
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Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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it industry
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resellers
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nfp
As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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software development
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xero
New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland, unveiling cutting-edge gaming tech, and hosting thrilling sim racing with McLaren Auckland.
RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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digital divide
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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private cloud
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public cloud
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it automation
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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hcm
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data privacy
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ai
Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.