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 30
Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.
Cooee Native Superfoods brings Indigenous cookies to Qantas
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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e-commerce
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crowdfunding
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qantas
Cooee Native Superfoods’ Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas flights, bringing inclusive native Australian flavours to passengers nationwide.
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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pam
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iam
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zero trust security
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling easier deployment of identity security solutions integrated with Microsoft Security products.
SailPoint boosts Identity Security Cloud with expanded AI controls
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
SailPoint enhances Identity Security Cloud with AI-driven controls for human, machine and non-employee identities, boosting risk management and compliance.
SailPoint enhances identity & data security with AI-driven tools
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform updates to unify identity, data, and security, enhancing governance and threat response in complex digital environments.
AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.
US mall culture fades as online shopping soars across cities
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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online shopping
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us malls
US mall culture is fading as online shopping surges, with in-store visits down 62% and online sales up 111% across major cities in the past decade.
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand’s first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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malware
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data protection
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physical security
Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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hcm
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capital management
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local government
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.
Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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siem
Elastic Security earned Certified status with a 99.3% effectiveness rate in AV-Comparatives’ 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response test, outperforming major rivals.
Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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amazon
Reolink offers up to 35% off home security cameras and systems in Australia ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days until 13 October.
Senetas encryptors gain PKTN status to secure Malaysia’s networks
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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data protection
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Senetas has achieved PKTN certification at the Confidential level, allowing its CN Series encryptors to secure Malaysia’s critical national information infrastructure.
GenAI models market to soar past USD $14 billion by 2025
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
The global generative AI models market is set to surge by 149.8% in 2025, surpassing USD $14 billion as adoption becomes standard across tech sectors.
Randall Robinson named Chief Financial Officer at Digital.ai
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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erp
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ai
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software development
Digital.ai appoints Randall Robinson as CFO to lead finance efforts and support growth in AI-driven software development for its global enterprise clients.
Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.
NEC leverages AI to boost TNFD risk analysis across 2,000 sites
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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displays
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risk & compliance
NEC harnesses AI to enhance local TNFD risk analysis at 2,000 sites, cutting assessment time from 40 hours to one, boosting environmental risk management.
PT Blink urges tech adoption to meet Australia’s housing target
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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pt blink
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tech-led building
PT Blink warns Australia must adopt tech-led building methods to hit its housing target of 1.2 million new homes over five years amid falling approvals.
Wellington opens Te Rua Archives with NZD $290m climate-resilient façade
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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dia
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climate change
Wellington’s NZD $290m Te Rua Archives showcases a climate-resilient, culturally rich façade, safeguarding New Zealand’s heritage against earthquakes and climate change.