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 49
Max Bonpain joins Openmarkets as Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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fintech
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Max Bonpain has joined Openmarkets as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead growth and international expansion in wealth and finance sectors.
Caseware unveils new executive team to drive AI in accounting
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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saas
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fintech
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erp
Caseware has revamped its executive team to champion AI-driven innovation and efficiency in accounting technology globally.
Rockwell & Applied Robotics partner to deploy OTTO AMRs
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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rockwell automation
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automation
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industrial automation
Rockwell Automation names Applied Robotics its first South Pacific partner to deploy OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing logistics.
Hireup launches national campaign for personalised aged care at home
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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online tools
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aged care
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healthcare
Hireup launches national campaign promoting personalised aged care at home, aiming to provide older Australians with choice, trust and independence.
Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Nearly a quarter of Australians spend over 10 hours a week on admin tasks, with resistance to AI tools slowing efforts to boost productivity.
AWS & Code for Schools launch AI literacy for one million
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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skills shortage
AWS and Code for Schools launch an AI literacy programme to educate one million Australian K-12 students, teachers, and parents by 2026.
AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.
VexTrio exposed as global ad-fraud empire with billions in play
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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martech
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cybersecurity
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online safety
VexTrio, unmasked as a multinational ad-fraud empire with nearly 100 companies, runs scams worth billions across adtech and beyond.
OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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healthtech
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ten13
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investors
Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Ricoh unveils high-speed A3 colour multifunction printers IM C7010 and IM C8010, blending productivity with eco-friendly features for modern workplaces.
Data Army wins Snowflake award for proptech data solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Data Army wins Snowflake ANZ Partner of the Year for Industry Solutions, recognised for proptech data solutions and AI-driven business value creation.
Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.
BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
Monash unveils Australia’s first AI supercomputer for research
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia’s first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.
Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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ai
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investment
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blackpearl group
Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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phishing
Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.
Lotte Chilsung debuts automated beverage hub with Dematic tech
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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dematic
Lotte Chilsung launches South Korea's first multi-product automated beverage logistics hub in Bupyeong, boosting efficiency and cutting costs with Dematic technology.