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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Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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blockchain
Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.
Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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crm
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devops
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cx
Zoho has launched CRM for Everyone, revolutionising customer experience with team collaboration, extended capabilities, and user-friendly updates.
Cisco partners with VAST Data for simplified AI infrastructure
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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cloud services
Cisco and VAST Data have teamed up for AI-driven data infrastructure with the new Cisco Nexus HyperFabric, which was unveiled in Sydney.
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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siem
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.
Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
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jobs
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automation
New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.
OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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government
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software
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.
Zoho announces major developments to enhance productivity
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data protection
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Zoho has unveiled major updates to its collaboration tools, to enhance productivity and workflow amid a major migration boost from rivals.
Ditto partners with ANA to revolutionise in-flight connectivity
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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bluetooth
Ditto partners with All Nippon Airways to deploy its edge sync platform on all international flights by summer 2024, enhancing in-flight digital services.
Current state of business travel revealed in HotelHub Index
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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business travel
HotelHub's Q1 2024 Index reveals a 19% drop in international business travel and an 8% rise in hotel costs globally.
SAP unveils major generative AI advances, collaborations
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital twins
SAP has unveiled generative AI advances by expanding AI copilot Joule across its solutions and collaborating with Google Cloud and Meta.
BlackLine reveals latest financial automation solution
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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erp
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sap
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transparency
BlackLine and SAP launch SAP Account Substantiation and Automation by BlackLine, enhancing CFOs' financial analysis with end-to-end transparency and control.
How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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entrepreneur
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community
SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.
UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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mdm
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
The UK enhances its cyber defences with Digital Catapult's new initiative from Cambridge and Arm to shield critical sectors from cyber threats.
Cybercrime costs New Zealanders $6.6 million in Q1
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybercrime
Cybercrime hits New Zealand hard in early 2024, with financial losses topping NZD $6.6 million, reveals CERT NZ's latest report, despite fewer incident reports.
Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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collaboration
Australia's Software Combined has now expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dbvisit, based in New Zealand's Auckland.
Google.org invests major $1.5 million boost to enhance AI
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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infoxchange
Google.org is investing another USD $1.5 million to boost AI capabilities for humanitarian and environmental nonprofits across the Asia-Pacific.
SevenRooms discusses AI, perks of tech to drive revenue in hospitality
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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crm
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ai
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revenue management
SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.
SAP unveils AI innovations, collabs with Google and Meta
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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digital twins
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llms
SAP unveils AI-driven innovations and announces collaborations with Google, Meta, and others to transform business operations.