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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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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uc
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martech
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cdp
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
i-PRO launches Active Guard 2.0, enhances AI integration
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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passports
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i-pro
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ocr
i-PRO's Active Guard 2.0 updates offer enhanced AI analytics integration with Milestone and Genetec VMS, adding Vaxtor OCR support and Morpho fall detection.
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Elastic has teamed up with Hugging Face to integrate its models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, streamlining generative AI development for developers.
Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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iiot
Altera has launched its Agilex 3 FPGAs and new development kits, aiming to enhance performance for demanding applications across various sectors.
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ios
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monetisation
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millennials
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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martech
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government
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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rpa
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supply chain
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genai
A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.
AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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supply chain
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ai
A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
Rimini Street's VMware support gains global traction
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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rimini street
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ale
Rimini Street has reported a surge in global clients opting for its VMware support services, enabling them to extend the life of their VMware licenses.
Titan of Tech - Jason Oeltjen of Ping Identity
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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passwordless
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ai
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cybersecurity
The VP of Product Management at Ping Identity is leading cutting-edge identity security solutions, with a focus on decentralised identity trends.
Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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edge computing
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llms
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agentic ai
Kip Compton, Fastly's CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider's market reach.
Binance launches token unlock & vesting schedule feature
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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integration
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binance
Binance introduces an innovative Token Unlock and Vesting Schedule feature, integrating CoinMarketCap data directly into its platform to enhance user trading strategies.
Virgin Voyages partners with IDeaS to revolutionise cruise RMS
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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rms
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revenue management system
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returns
Virgin Voyages has teamed up with IDeaS to introduce an innovative revenue management system, transforming pricing strategies within the cruise industry.
Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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clean technologies
In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.