About Melvin
Melvin Hipolito
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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.
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Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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iot security
Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Samsung has rolled out its Home Appliances Remote Management service to 122 countries, supporting 17 languages for smarter, remote appliance care.
Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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fleet management
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clean technologies
Teletrac Navman strengthens its enterprise business development team with three new hires, boosting expertise in construction, mining, local government, utilities and transport.
Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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martech
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smart home
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personalisation
Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.
Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hcm
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rpa
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erp
Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.
GitHub launches MCP Registry to streamline AI tool discovery
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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open source
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software development
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agentic ai
GitHub launches MCP Registry, uniting AI tool servers from partners like Figma and Postman to simplify discovery and integration within developer workflows.
Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.
Akamai launches unified global partner program with local benefits
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Akamai launches Partner Connect, a unified global programme offering local benefits, simpler engagement, and tailored incentives for diverse partners worldwide.
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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edge computing
Cohesity has appointed Greg Statton as APJ CTO to lead AI innovation and regional growth, with a focus on Japan and integrated data protection solutions.
Cohesity names James Eagleton Managing Director for ANZ region
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Cohesity appoints James Eagleton as Managing Director for ANZ to drive growth and lead AI-powered data security expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series for efficient edge computing
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edge computing
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hpc
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amd
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series with up to 16 cores, offering efficient edge computing and up to seven years of support for industrial and networking use.
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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job moves
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risk management
Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million NPV in study
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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storage
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paas
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hybrid cloud
Organisations using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One storage platform achieved a 285% ROI, USD $1.1 million NPV, and payback within seven months, says Forrester study.
Andrea Genschaw named Chief Financial Officer at GTT
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Andrea Genschaw has joined GTT as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years' experience in telecoms and technology finance leadership.
Oracle unveils AI agents to streamline HR tasks & boost careers
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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erp
Oracle has introduced AI agents in its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline HR tasks and enhance career development at no extra cost for users.
Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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climate change
Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.
Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm’s current growth and strategy.
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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saas
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ai
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it department
Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.
Access4 appoints Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to drive growth
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Access4 has appointed Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to lead partner growth and strengthen its unified communications and customer experience strategies.