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 11
Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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software development
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productivity
AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.
US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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procurement
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it department
US defence contractors face a tight deadline to meet new DoD cybersecurity rules or risk losing contracts as enforcement phases in by 2028.
Edged expands Aurora campus with waterless AI data centre
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Edged begins building a waterless AI data centre at its Aurora campus, adding 72MW capacity and cutting water use by 277 million gallons yearly.
UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.
UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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ai
All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.
Encube raises USD $23 million to boost AI for hardware makers
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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automation
Encube raises USD $23 million to expand its AI platform aiding hardware makers in cutting costs and speeding up product development across Europe and the US.
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
AI could drive GBP £29 billion in UK online spending by 2030
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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fintech
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ai
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e-commerce
By 2030, AI agents could drive GBP £29bn in UK online spending as 45% of younger shoppers already trust AI to find better deals for them.
Altia’s financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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money laundering
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law enforcement
Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.
Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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blackrock
Loewe has unveiled its flagship store in Dublin's Blackrock, offering Irish customers a hands-on experience with its luxury TV and audio products.
System integration failures cost UK retailers millions yearly
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
System integration failures cost UK retailers millions annually, with one in ten losing over GBP £1 million due to breakdowns impacting revenue and operations.
Loganair’s festive ad features puffin family journey home
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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customer service
Loganair’s new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.
Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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amazon
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ebay
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online shopping
For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers’ shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.
Emotional connections key as brands rethink loyalty strategies
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
A study of 400 European brands reveals that emotional connections, not just discounts, are crucial for loyalty in an era of membership fatigue.
UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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tokenisation
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interoperability
Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.
Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Scotland plans to slash electricity costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh, boosting competitiveness and green energy use without raising consumer bills.
Pattern appoints Luke Elliott to drive European eCommerce growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Pattern has named Luke Elliott as VP of Ecommerce Europe to boost growth and marketplace strategy for its European clients.
Vistar Media strengthens Southeast Asia team with key hires
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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martech
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marketing
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digital media
Vistar Media boosts its Southeast Asia leadership with two key hires as demand for programmatic digital out-of-home advertising surges across the region.