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 29
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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aiops
Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.
Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake unveils Cortex AI for Financial Services to unify data ecosystems, enabling secure AI model deployment and integration with top industry platforms.
Appian named leader for digital process automation by Forrester
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Appian has been named a leader in Forrester’s Q3 2025 Digital Process Automation report, praised for its AI integration and scalable automation platform.
European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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paralympic games
The European TV market shows signs of stabilisation as 40-inch TV sales surge 43%, nearing break-even volumes despite continued revenue decline in 2025.
Sony Interactive New Zealand reports stronger annual profit despite lower cash reserves
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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sony interactive entertainment
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pricewaterhousecoopers
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fy
Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand reported a rise in annual profit to NZD $1.22 million despite lower cash reserves and increased costs in 2025.
L’Oréal reveals ten startup finalists for SAPMENA beauty tech
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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synthetic data
L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.
AZK Media unveils AI search-focused PR solution for B2B tech
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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ai
AZK Media launches a PR solution tailored for B2B tech firms to boost visibility in AI-driven search by focusing on third-party endorsements over traditional SEO.
Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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digital entertainment
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music production
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neumann
Bryan Adams used Neumann microphones to deliver intimate Bare Bones concerts in unique venues, culminating in a stripped-back show at Pompeii's ancient amphitheatre.
Donorbees launches to simplify payroll giving for New Zealanders
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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hcm
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payroll systems
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csr
Donorbees launches a New Zealand payroll giving platform, simplifying donations through employers and offering users a digital wallet to support 32 charities.
AI & cloud security lag as firms rely on outdated measures
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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ai
Research shows firms adopting AI and cloud tech still rely on outdated, reactive security, leaving them exposed to preventable breaches and risks.
Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
The Detour Dog malware has covertly hijacked over 30,000 websites globally, exploiting DNS TXT records to deliver stealthy, location-targeted attacks.
Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.
Pax8 appoints Tom Gavin to lead global marketing strategy & AI push
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Pax8 has appointed Tom Gavin as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to lead global marketing and advance its AI and managed intelligence initiatives.
Fluent Order Management launches on Google Cloud Marketplace
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fluent Commerce has launched its Fluent Order Management solution on Google Cloud Marketplace, simplifying procurement and boosting global retail operations.
Hitachi Vantara names Dave Wardrop CTO for Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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storage
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has appointed Dave Wardrop as CTO for Australia and New Zealand to lead technical sales amid growth in data storage and cloud markets.
Confluent & VCARB partner to drive real-time data in Formula 1
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Confluent partners with VCARB Formula 1 team to stream real-time data, enhancing race strategy and engineering with rapid telemetry insights.
Canadian foodtech awards honour innovation & create 1,763 jobs
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Canada’s inaugural Foodtech Frontier Awards honour 35 companies driving innovation in foodtech, creating 1,763 jobs and generating CAD $440 million in sales.
DLC review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2)
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlc
Nintendo’s new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza adds a vibrant DK Island and timed Emerald Rush mode but is pricey at NZD $33 for limited new content.
Hua Nan boosts trading system speed by 35% with Azul switch
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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microservices
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low latency
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customer satisfaction
Taiwan’s Hua Nan Securities boosted trading system speed by 35% and cut costs 30% after switching to Azul Platform Prime, resolving major performance issues.
CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.