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 51
Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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construction
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engineering
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hdr
HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.
NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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r&d
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free trade
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fta
Most New Zealand exporters sustained or boosted exports last year, with growing interest in UK and Japan markets amid trade tensions and tariff concerns.
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
Genetec retains top global ranking in video surveillance software
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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soc
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physical security
Genetec has held its top global spot in video surveillance software, leading in VSaaS and growing market share across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
Elastic launches Logs Essentials for cost-effective cloud log analytics
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cloud services
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software engineering
Elastic launches Logs Essentials, a cost-effective, serverless log analytics tier on Elastic Cloud for SREs, offering scalable insights without infrastructure hassle.
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.
Australia’s gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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gaming
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.
Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Rubrik unveils Agent Rewind, a tool to safely reverse AI agent errors and improve transparency, enhancing trust in autonomous AI for enterprises.
FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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martech
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genai
Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia’s vocational education sector.
Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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printing
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ricoh
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scholarship
Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.
Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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australian government
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dei
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aged care
Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.
Heatwave boosts Huski’s global sales of champagne coolers
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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physical security
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clean technologies
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amazon
Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Over 90% of Australian firms will adopt agentic AI within six months, driving investments to USD $12.3 billion by 2028 and reshaping business operations.
PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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digital signage
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martech
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partner programmes
PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.