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 15
AI Assist for MobileTech speeds office technology repairs
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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crm
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ai
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e-commerce
ECI Software Solutions launches AI Assist for MobileTech, an AI tool embedded in its app to speed up and improve office technology repairs.
HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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ai
HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.
AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
The 2025 AISA Awards have honoured leaders and organisations for outstanding contributions to Australia's cyber security across education, innovation, and community engagement.
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.
AI infrastructure spending to hit USD $37.5bn by 2026, says Gartner
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Global spending on AI-optimised infrastructure as a service is set to surge to USD $37.5bn by 2026, driven by demand for inferencing workloads, Gartner forecasts.
Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Research shows 39% of CIOs lack alignment with CEOs on AI strategy as their roles expand into broader business and innovation leadership.
Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia, employing advanced MFA interception and anti-analysis techniques in nearly one million attacks last month.
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.
Rapid7 secures seventh straight spot in Gartner SIEM report
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has secured its seventh consecutive spot in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, highlighting its strong presence and innovative security solutions.
Australian SMBs embrace AI for advertising despite key challenges
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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martech
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ai
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marketing
Australian SMBs are rapidly adopting AI tools for advertising, aiming to cut costs by 27% and save 7.3 hours weekly despite facing implementation challenges.
Twilio unveils new data features to boost enterprise engagement
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Twilio launches new data features like Granular Observability and expanded APIs to help enterprises boost trusted customer engagement globally.
Australian patience with automated customer service is wearing thin
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Australian consumers are growing impatient with automated customer service, favouring human agents over AI-powered chatbots and voice menus, a new report finds.
HP unveils new Latex printer, productivity kit & workflow hub
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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hp
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productivity
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ink cartridges
HP launches the Latex FS70 W Printer, Productivity Kit, and PrintOS Production Hub to boost efficiency and sustainability for large format print providers.
Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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data science
Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.
Dell unveils open rack-scale AI systems with 60% cooling savings
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Dell launches modular AI rack systems with 60% cooling savings, featuring PowerCool eRDHx and open standards for efficient enterprise deployments.
Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.
Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.
Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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power / energy
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llms
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apple
Apple has launched the M5 chip, boosting AI and graphics power with a 10-core GPU and 45% faster graphics than the M4 for new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.
Apple unveils iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display & Wi-Fi 7
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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storage
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apple
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final cut pro
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26, boosting AI, graphics, and wireless connectivity for enhanced performance.
Oracle unveils AI-driven enhancements for cloud recruiting tools
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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hcm
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erp
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llms
Oracle has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Fusion Cloud Recruiting tools, improving job matching and streamlining hiring processes for recruiters and candidates.