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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Commvault unveils new HyperScale Edge & Flex for cyber resilience
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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storage
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data protection
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edge computing
Commvault launches HyperScale Edge and Flex to boost cyber resilience for diverse enterprise workloads amid rising edge device cyberattacks.
ManageEngine adds DEX tools to cut IT tickets & boost uptime
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
ManageEngine introduces DEX tools in Endpoint Central to help IT teams proactively fix issues, cutting support tickets and boosting employee productivity.
GitLab 18.3 advances AI orchestration & agent integration in coding
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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open source
GitLab 18.3 enhances AI orchestration and agent integration, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity for software engineering teams.
China-nexus hackers exploit cloud trust links in high-profile cyberespionage
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked hackers MURKY PANDA exploit trusted cloud relationships to conduct cyberespionage against North American government and tech sectors.
Cyber criminals use split & nested QR codes to bypass security
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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mdm
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phishing
Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.
Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.
Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Netskope has been named a leader in SASE and SSE by Gartner and others, scoring highest in key Use Cases and enhancing its unified Netskope One platform.
Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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oil and gas
OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.
HPE launches ProLiant servers with new NVIDIA GPUs for AI growth
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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robots
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private cloud
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hyperscale
HPE launches new ProLiant servers powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs to boost AI workloads and enhance enterprise data centre efficiency from September 2025.
Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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pam
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cx
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martech
BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester's Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.
Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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mdm
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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genai
Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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ai
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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erp
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syspro
SYSPRO has acquired US warehouse management firm DATASCOPE, enhancing its inventory and supply chain solutions for global manufacturers and distributors.
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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covid-19
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automation
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sensen
SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.
Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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quantum computing
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ai security
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erp
Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.