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 18
Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
Hotels favour Best-in-Class tech systems for flexibility & control
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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trends & predictions
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customers
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revenue management
Hotels increasingly prefer Best-in-Class tech systems for greater flexibility and control, with 30% switching from All-in-One platforms, reveals new report.
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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social media
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creators
Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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genai
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ai
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it industry
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.
Mercury Analytics launches Omnibus survey for rapid insights
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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devops
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apm
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software development
Mercury Analytics launches Omnibus, a rapid national survey service offering US teams quick insights from 1,000 adults to aid routine decision-making.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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afl
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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public cloud
One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.
Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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hcm
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workforce technology
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ict sector
Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.
Farizon SuperVan debuts as NordEast appoints Kevin Richards
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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evs
NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand’s commercial fleet electrification by 2028.
Guidewire to acquire ProNavigator, boosting insurance knowledge
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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insurance
Guidewire will acquire ProNavigator, enhancing its platform with context-aware knowledge to improve efficiency and service in the P&C insurance sector.
SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SonicWall launches a unified cybersecurity platform offering advanced threat protection and cloud security to combat complex cyber threats globally.
Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics appoints AI veterans and pledges USD $500 million to advance purpose-built AI for transforming customer and employee experience management.
B2B tech CMOs face pressure to prove ROI amid wider remits
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
B2B technology CMOs face greater pressure to prove ROI amid wider roles, budget cuts, and rising AI use, reveals the CMO Survey 2025.
Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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slm
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erp
Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.
Arkeus to supply hyperspectral sensor for Army surveillance
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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uav
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main sequence
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salus ventures
Arkeus will supply its hyperspectral sensor for the Australian Army’s Wide Area Airborne Surveillance Programme to boost reconnaissance with advanced ISR capabilities.
CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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risk & compliance
CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.