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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Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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oil and gas
OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.
HPE launches ProLiant servers with new NVIDIA GPUs for AI growth
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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robots
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private cloud
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hyperscale
HPE launches new ProLiant servers powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs to boost AI workloads and enhance enterprise data centre efficiency from September 2025.
Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.
Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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pam
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cx
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martech
BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester's Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.
Activist investors secure record board seats despite fewer campaigns
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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ai
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ict sector
Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.
Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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mdm
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum partner to speed up synthetic research
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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ai
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synthetic data
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qualtrics
Qualtrics and PureSpectrum join forces to slash synthetic research costs by 50%, offering faster, more accurate market insights with AI-enhanced data.
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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genai
Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
Celonis & The Hackett Group unite for AI-driven benchmarking
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Celonis and The Hackett Group join forces to offer AI-driven benchmarking and process intelligence for smarter technology investments and operational improvements.
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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ai
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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erp
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syspro
SYSPRO has acquired US warehouse management firm DATASCOPE, enhancing its inventory and supply chain solutions for global manufacturers and distributors.
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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covid-19
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automation
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sensen
SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.
Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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quantum computing
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ai security
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erp
Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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email security
Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.
New study reveals Celonis platform delivers major benefits
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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credit management
Celonis' Process Intelligence platform achieves a 383% ROI and USD $44.1m benefits over three years, slashing costs and boosting efficiency globally.
AMD brings 128B LLMs to Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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llms
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ai
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amd
AMD enables Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to run 128 billion parameter large language models locally, boosting AI privacy and performance without cloud reliance.