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.
Stories by Melania
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
Outdated tech & slow AI hinder care, fuel burnout in healthcare
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
Outdated technology and slow AI adoption in UK, US and Ireland healthcare delay patient care and fuel burnout among clinicians, survey reveals.
Voyado's UK customer base grows 40% amid AI retail demand
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Voyado's UK customer base grows 40% as retailers boost AI-driven engagement to meet rising costs and evolving consumer expectations.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.
NZ businesses urged to bridge gap in mental health support
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mental health
Despite rising awareness, 73% of New Zealand businesses lack mental health days and 57% plan no new support, reveals Peninsula Group's global survey.
NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
NiCE has honoured partners across APAC and EMEA for driving AI and automation excellence in customer service with its 2025 International Partner Awards.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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cyber attacks
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cyber warfare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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māori
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gsk
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pharmaceuticals
Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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ai
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productivity
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economic downturn
New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.
Tech leaders back AI & automation for economic growth
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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ai
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productivity
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servicenow
Technology leaders have praised the Chancellor's Spring Statement, urging for investment in AI and automation to unlock £45 billion in public sector savings.
AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.
UK tech leaders endorse AI for public sector modernisation
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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lenovo
UK tech leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to reshape the state, underscoring AI's vital role in boosting public service efficiency.
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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blockchain
Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.
Version 1 partners with HSE for digital healthcare in Ireland
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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public sector
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data sharing
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modernisation
Version 1 has secured a national contract with the Health Service Executive to enhance digitally enabled healthcare services across Ireland.
TechDay continues expansion with 16 site launches in US & Canada
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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uc
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cybersecurity
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digital media
TechDay expands its North American presence by launching 16 tech news sites across the US and Canada, catering to diverse industries and audiences.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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leadership
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entrepreneurship
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sme
Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.