About Melvin
Melvin Hipolito
Editor
Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Melvin - Page 47
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco’s European growth
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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edr
Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Generative AI transforms Women's Rugby World Cup broadcasts
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini's AI-powered TryZone IQ will enhance live Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 broadcasts with real-time insights, boosting fan engagement globally.
Workday Q2 revenues rise 13% as AI drives acquisitions, guidance up
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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google
Workday’s Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.
Tom Kellermann joins HITRUST to drive cyber risk leadership
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Tom Kellermann has joined HITRUST as Vice President of Cyber Risk to enhance third-party security amid rising global cyber threats.
New book celebrates stories of resilience in Australian small business
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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smb
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success and innovation awards
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businessworks
A new book by Matthew Manahan celebrates stories from over 100 resilient Australian small business owners, highlighting their successes and challenges.
New Zealand warned of worsening security threats by intelligence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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nzsis
New Zealand faces rising threats from violent extremism and foreign interference, says Security Intelligence Service in its latest annual report.
Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Tower appoints Dr. Stephen Hastings and Micheal Maclean to lead its digital and data strategy, enhancing customer experience and driving business growth.
OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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agentic ai
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file sharing
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oppo
OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Paul Smith appoints Verde Digital to boost global SEO presence
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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e-commerce
Paul Smith has appointed Verde Digital to enhance its global SEO, aiming to expand reach in the luxury market through targeted, innovative digital strategies.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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ai
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
Sinch tops Gartner CPaaS report for multinational & video use
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Sinch leads Gartner's 2025 CPaaS report, ranking top for multinational organisations and video use cases, reflecting its global communication strengths.
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.