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 21
Netpoleon & Vectra AI expand partnership to boost cyber defence
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Netpoleon and Vectra AI have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand with advanced AI-driven threat detection solutions.
Azul & ActiveViam launch solution to halve cloud analytics costs
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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big data
Azul and ActiveViam have launched a solution that cuts cloud analytics costs by up to 50%, enhancing performance for financial firms handling large-scale data.
Canon Business Services ANZ boosts sales team with six new hires
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
Canon Business Services ANZ expands its sales team with six hires to boost support and growth across Australia and New Zealand's technology sectors.
DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
Akamai launches global edge AI cloud with NVIDIA for fast inference
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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robots
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ai security
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genai
Akamai launches Inference Cloud with NVIDIA, offering global edge AI for faster, scalable AI inference across 20 locations worldwide.
HPE & NVIDIA expand AI portfolio to deliver secure and scalable AI
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
HPE and NVIDIA expand AI portfolio with secure, scalable infrastructure to help governments and enterprises accelerate compliant AI deployment and management.
RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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erp
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data privacy
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ai
RecordPoint appoints Brett Hooker as its first COO to drive global growth and enhance operations amid rising demand for data and AI governance solutions.
Australia & New Zealand lag in rapid ransomware recovery rates
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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ai security
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ai
Despite high confidence in ransomware readiness, 55% of ANZ firms struggle with slow recovery, lagging behind UK and US in rapid ransomware response.
IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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saas
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encryption
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crypto
IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.
PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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digital signage
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supply chain
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clean technologies
PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.
AMD & Oak Ridge announce USD $1 billion AI supercomputing push
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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ai
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hp
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oracle
AMD and Oak Ridge National Labouratory partner with the US Department of Energy in a USD $1 billion investment to launch two AI supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery.
Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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sennheiser
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business strategy
Daniel Sennheiser will become Chairman of Sennheiser’s Board from January 2026, while Andreas remains CEO, ending their 12 years as Co-CEOs at the audio firm.
Dynatrace & ServiceNow join forces to advance autonomous IT
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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aiops
Dynatrace and ServiceNow have partnered to boost autonomous IT, combining AI to enhance automation and proactive management for enterprise IT operations.
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters’ personal data from misuse and theft.
HSF Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as Chief AI Officer
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as global Chief AI Officer to lead AI and legal tech strategy from November 2025.
HPE to build Discovery & Lux computing systems for Oak Ridge lab
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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quantum computing
HPE will build Discovery and Lux, advanced supercomputing systems for Oak Ridge lab, boosting AI and scientific research with cutting-edge tech.
Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A study reveals 79% of Canadian office workers use AI tools, outpacing employers in governance and raising data security concerns in workplaces.
Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Avison Young has appointed Oliver Squires to lead its UK & EMEA data centre sector, enhancing expertise amid booming demand and major UK investments.
Manuka AI appoints new leaders to drive ANZ enterprise expansion
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Manuka AI strengthens its leadership with two senior hires to expand enterprise AI and data transformation services across Australia and New Zealand.
Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.