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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.

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Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
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Rimini Street releases new hypervisor security solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.
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Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.
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Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.
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Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 to support AI image provenance
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 will feature Content Credentials for AI-generated images, bolstering digital content authenticity as the firm joins the C2PA.
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Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
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Adobe invests USD $5m in fund for diverse filmmakers
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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film production
Ahead of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Adobe unveils updates to its tools and pledges USD $5 million to support underrepresented filmmakers.
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Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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e-waste
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amta
Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.
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Exclusive: SonicWall’s Yuvraj Pradhan discusses 2025 security innovations
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall plans to bolster cybersecurity in 2025 through innovative platforms and global expansion, according to insights from Yuvraj Pradhan.
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Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.
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Gallagher's 2025 report highlights evolving security trends
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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it departments
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Gallagher Security's latest Security Industry Trends Report 2025 reveals a pivotal shift, prioritising human factors and trust in evolving security system strategies worldwide.
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Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
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Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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A new study reveals that while 58% of workers in the US and UK are using agentic AI, concerns over its quality and emotional intelligence remain high.
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Stack Overflow Jobs expands across four European markets
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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collaboration
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developers
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software engineering
Stack Overflow and Indeed have launched Stack Overflow Jobs in Europe, aiming to enhance developers' career opportunities in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
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F5 launches AI assistant to boost network security control
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
F5 has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Distributed Cloud Services, designed to enhance oversight and security for network and security teams.
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LogicMonitor teams with OpenAI to enhance IT operations
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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ai
LogicMonitor has unveiled a partnership with OpenAI to enhance its IT operations through advanced AI, aiming to redefine data centre management and efficiency.
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Fluent Commerce named leader in Forrester Wave 2025
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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commerce systems
Fluent Commerce has been named a 'Leader' in The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025, praised for innovation and rapid customer results.
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Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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instagram
A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.