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 12
Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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fintech
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e-commerce
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board of directors
Rachelle Alexis Lim has been named MultiSafepay CEO to expand its payment services, especially targeting SMEs across Europe, following its acquisition by Ant International.
Hexaware names Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head to boost growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Hexaware Technologies appoints Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head to lead growth and technology transformation across enterprises and global centres.
OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.
Elastic names Sarah Croft APAC Partner Director to boost AI focus
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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siem
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partner programmes
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ai
Elastic has named Sarah Croft as APAC Partner Director to strengthen its AI-driven partner network and boost adoption across Asia Pacific.
Suunto launches Nautic dive computers from AUD $999 in ANZ market
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Suunto launches Nautic and Nautic S dive computers in Australia and New Zealand, starting at AUD $999, catering to technical and recreational divers.
Agnes AI surpasses two million users amid rapid Southeast Asian growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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erp
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ai
Singapore-based Agnes AI has surpassed two million users, with half of its 150,000 daily active users hailing from Southeast Asia, signalling rapid regional growth.
Evercomm & CTBC launch PATHMATCH AI platform for banks’ net zero
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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financial institutions
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carbon footprint
Evercomm and CTBC have launched PATHMATCH, an AI platform helping banks measure and manage financed emissions for net zero transition financing.
Logic unveils Visionhub to integrate AV tech for workspaces
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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digital signage
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hybrid & remote work
LOGIC launches Visionhub, a platform integrating AV tech to enhance collaboration in diverse workspaces, supporting seamless hybrid and remote teamwork.
Utho Cloud launches migration tools to help Indian firms save costs
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hyperscale
Utho Cloud launches tools enabling Indian firms to migrate from foreign cloud providers with up to 60% cost savings and enhanced data sovereignty.
Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Melbourne's Vault Payment Solutions has gained Mastercard Principal Issuer status, enabling direct card issuing and faster rollout of payment programmes in Australia.
Pharmx launches platform to simplify pharmacy procurement in Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Pharmx has launched a digital platform to simplify procurement for Australian pharmacies, streamlining orders across 40,000 products from hundreds of suppliers.
Princeton Digital Group to invest USD $700m in South Korea site
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Princeton Digital Group will invest USD $700 million in a 48 MW data centre campus in Incheon, marking its entry into South Korea's data centre market.
Eight Sleep brings AI sleep tech to Singapore to boost wellbeing
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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smart home
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ai
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hyperpod
Eight Sleep launches its AI-powered sleep tech in Singapore, aiming to improve rest for locals facing widespread sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality.
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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pam
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to enhance password security for Japanese enterprises amid rising cyber threats and digital transformation.
F1-inspired tyre data & design help tackle Australia’s heat
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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road safety
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f1
Australian tyre maker Ozzy Tyres uses F1-inspired data and heat-tested designs to improve tyre safety and performance in extreme summer conditions.
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Arianne M Collette named Managing Director & Head of US equities
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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leadership
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financial services
Arianne M. Collette has been appointed Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities at DTCC, leading growth and operational initiatives in its U.S. equities business.
Warehouse vacancy rises as tenant focus shifts to custom builds
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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property market
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real estate
Warehouse vacancy in Australia’s east coast hits 2.35 million sqm amid a shift towards custom builds, pressuring rents and boosting tenant incentives in 2025.
Progress Software unveils Sitefinity AI tool for tailored web content
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI tool enabling real-time, personalised web content tailored to user prompts and queries.
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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millennials
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generation z
Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.