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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Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
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Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.
Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low
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recruitment
Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs and wireless soundbars
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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Samsung launches Vision AI TVs with advanced 8K and 4K Neo QLED ranges and upgraded soundbars, tailored for New Zealand's evolving viewing needs.
Samsung introduces AI-powered appliances for Kiwi homes
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smart home
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ai security
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samsung
Samsung launches 2025 AI-powered home appliances in New Zealand, enhancing convenience with smart features, security, and adaptive technology for Kiwis.
USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform
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software development
Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.
Hedra raises major funding boost to expand AI video platform
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digital entertainment
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ai
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ai models
Hedra secures USD $32M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to boost its AI video platform from creator economy to enterprise marketing.
Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Flam secures USD $14 million to advance its app-less mixed reality platform, enabling brands like Google and Samsung to enhance consumer engagement worldwide.
Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth
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Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Exclusive: Chad Gates on how Pronto Software is embracing the AI evolution
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digital transformation
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Pronto Software is focusing on local innovation and AI to enhance agility and security, with Managing Director Chad Gates emphasising trust and digital transformation.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.
DataStax partners with OpenSearch to enhance generative AI search
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DataStax has joined the OpenSearch Software Foundation to boost generative AI development through integrating OpenSearch with its JVector vector search engine.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
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data fabric
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
TCS ranked 45th most valuable brand globally, valued at USD $57.3bn
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Tata Consultancy Services climbs to 45th in Kantar BrandZ 2025 report, hitting a brand value of USD $57.3bn with 28% annual growth.
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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data protection
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cloud security
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
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financial literacy
Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.