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 38
Cyber attackers use images & built-in tools to bypass defences
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
HP Wolf Security reveals cyber attackers increasingly use images and legitimate system tools to hide malware, making threats harder to detect and block.
Ami Vora joins Datadog board to boost product innovation & scale
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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apm
Datadog appoints Ami Vora, former Chief Product Officer at Faire, to its Board to enhance product innovation and support company growth.
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.
Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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adt
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security industry
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johnson controls
Matt Butts, with 25 years in security, is appointed Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher Security to lead growth across North, Central and South America.
Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India & ASEAN
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India and ASEAN to lead expansion and cybersecurity innovation across the region.
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Granicus has named Karthik Anbalagan to lead its AI innovations, enhancing public sector digital services and citizen engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Andre Sabian named Chief Commercial Officer in Experteq move
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Experteq has appointed Andre Sabian as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its leadership as Pat Murphy prepares to become CEO later this month.
Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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bbc
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ict sector
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software combined
Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.
Australian crypto investors pivot to altcoins & DeFi in 2025
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.
Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
Westcon-Comstor appoints Stéphane Reboud as Senior VP to unify European sales, boosting partner collaboration and growth amid positive global results.
Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub platform for Australia launch
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.
Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ai
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apple
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usb-c
Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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clean technologies
Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.
PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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xdr
Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.
Southeast Asia startup funding hits six-year low at USD $1.85 billion
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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fintech
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Southeast Asia’s startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.
Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as chief information security officer
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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martech
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rpa
Smartsheet has appointed Ravi Soin as its Chief Information Security Officer to lead global cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives amid AI advancements.