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.
Stories by Melania
Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Datadog has acquired experimentation platform Eppo, aiming to unify feature flagging and analytics in its Product Analytics Suite to boost product insights.
Software Combined acquires Removify to boost global expansion
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ai
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software combined
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acquisition
Software Combined has acquired online reputation firm Removify, marking its tenth purchase since 2020 to boost global growth and diversify software offerings.
Blue Yonder unveils AI agents to transform supply chain speed
Today
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Blue Yonder launches AI agents to boost supply chain speed and accuracy, aiming to reduce costs and enhance decision-making with real-time insights.
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Today
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recruitment
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job seekers
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employment hero
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.
Superloop to boost Australia Cup with live AI-powered streams
Today
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digital transformation
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youtube
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nbn
Superloop partners with Football Australia to support the Australia Cup and deliver AI-powered 4K live broadcasts, enhancing coverage for 750+ community teams.
Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
Today
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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enterprise security
Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.
Atturra wins 2025 APJ Partner Sales Excellence Award from Denodo
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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data solutions
Atturra has won Denodo's 2025 APJ Partner Sales Excellence Award for outstanding sales and strategic collaboration across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region.
ExpenseIn updates help UK finance leaders tackle cost pressures
Today
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digital transformation
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expense management
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user interface
ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
Today
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digital marketing
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restaurants
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customer support
Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.
UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards
Today
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fintech
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contactless payments
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customer loyalty
Over 75% of UK banking customers would switch banks for a metal payment card, valuing its durability, sustainability, and luxury feel, new research finds.
Roc launches platform to cut waste & speed payments in construction
Today
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it services
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public sector
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automation
Roc Technologies launches Digital Cost Assurance under Coria to cut waste, prevent fraud, and speed payments in UK construction, saving millions for public projects.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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it services
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Jazeera Airways taps TCS to drive digital transformation push
Today
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digital transformation
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cx
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genai
Tata Consultancy Services partners with Jazeera Airways to modernise its digital platform, enhancing customer experience and boosting revenue streams.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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sustainability
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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insurtech
Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
Safeguard Global unveils new brand to guide international growth
Today
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global expansion
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employer of record
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hr
Safeguard Global has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reinforce its role as a key guide in global workforce management and international expansion.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Today
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robots
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iot
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ai
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Yesterday
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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physical security
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intellectual property
Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.