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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Ververica achieves SOC 2 Type I certification for security standards

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Ververica has secured SOC 2 Type I certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier security standards and robust data protection measures amidst evolving cyber threats.
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Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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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.
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Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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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.
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KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.
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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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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.
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Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
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Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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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.
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Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
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Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Keap has launched the Ultimate Automator Award to honour small businesses for their innovative use of automation, with prizes including a Jeep or USD $20K.
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Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
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Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.
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Exclusive: Gigamon CEO highlights importance of deep observability

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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In an exclusive interview, Gigamon CEO Shane Buckley highlighted the vital role of deep observability in enhancing network security amidst rising cyber threats.
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Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
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Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
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Reltio & Collibra unveil integration to enhance data governance

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Reltio and Collibra partner to launch the Reltio Integration for Collibra, enhancing data governance and AI compliance while accelerating data insights.