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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 10
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.
Milestone unveils generative AI plug-in for smarter video analytics
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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api
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genai
Milestone Systems launches generative AI plug-in for XProtect, enhancing video analytics with real-time incident reporting and event validation.
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cmo
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.
2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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quantum computing
In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.
Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet reported Q3 revenue up 14% to USD $1.72bn, driven by strong product sales and a surge in adoption of its FortiSASE security solution.
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to lead growth
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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cx
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth of its expereoOne Network-as-a-Service platform.
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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gaming
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devops
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digital transformation
Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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ai
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finops
Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.
Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.
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.
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.
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.