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 27
Dayforce enhances partner network with new programmes & alliances
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
Dayforce boosts its Partner Network with new alliances and programmes to enhance service delivery, innovation, and community outreach for faster customer value.
Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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hp
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3d printing
Entry-level 3D printers saw a 21% revenue surge in Q2 2025, while Industrial and Midrange segments faced declines amid weak investment and market shifts.
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
Discovery Consulting launches tool to automate SAP work schedules
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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workforce technology
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hr
Discovery Consulting unveils SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, automating employee scheduling to ease HR workload and enhance payroll accuracy globally.
SugarCRM appoints Maksim Ovsyannikov as Chief Product Officer
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
SugarCRM appoints Maksim Ovsyannikov as Chief Product Officer to lead global AI-driven product strategy and enhance sales automation tools worldwide.
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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erp
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oracle
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smb
Tom Holland’s Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
Datadog achieves IRAP Protected status to support Australian public sector
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Datadog has attained IRAP Protected status, enabling its secure monitoring tools to support Australian public sector and regulated organisations.
Most HR leaders doubt managers' AI skills despite rising demand
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Just 8% of HR leaders trust their managers have the skills to use AI effectively, despite rising employee performance demands linked to AI use, says Gartner.
AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cyberattacks have surged in Australia, targeting major firms like Qantas and CommBank as attackers exploit browser flaws and stolen credentials.
Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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insurance
Coalition has named Trent Nihill as General Manager to drive growth in its Australian cyber insurance sector, leveraging his 15 years of specialist experience.
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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llms
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ai
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nzx
Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.
Pete Harteveld becomes Exabeam CEO as company posts strong growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Pete Harteveld becomes Exabeam CEO as the cybersecurity firm reports double-digit quarterly and yearly bookings growth under new leadership.
SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.
Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.
Teradata launches AI-driven customer intelligence package to boost CX
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Teradata launches Autonomous Customer Intelligence, an AI-driven package to transform customer data into real-time actions, boosting CX at enterprise scale.
Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.
Synology launches DSM 7.3 with advanced AI & security tools
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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storage
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Synology launches DSM 7.3, enhancing storage efficiency, security, collaboration, and AI-driven data protection for modern enterprises.
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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youtube
Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.
Pax8 launches Agent Store to help MSPs build agentic AI solutions
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Pax8 launches Agent Store to enable MSPs to build, deploy, and monetise AI solutions tailored for SMBs across sectors like finance and healthcare.
Gartner forecasts major consolidation in agentic AI market ahead
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Gartner forecasts a major consolidation in the agentic AI market as supply far exceeds demand, leading to a significant sector correction and future growth.