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 20
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.
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.
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.
NiCE names Jeff Comstock as President to drive CX innovation
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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saas
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uc
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cx
NiCE has appointed Jeff Comstock, former Microsoft VP, as President to lead innovation and expand AI-driven customer experience from October 2025.
Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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ai
Dell launches Pro Plus Earbuds with AI-driven noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification, tailored for hybrid work and easy IT management.
Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient to drive AI in Australia
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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google
Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient as VP in Australia to lead AI-driven engineering and digital transformation initiatives from Melbourne.
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.
Pure Storage unveils unified platform to supercharge AI data
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage launches a unified platform enhancing AI data management across on-premises and cloud, boosting efficiency and hybrid cloud control.
Oracle launches AI-powered platform to boost government food security
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle has launched an AI-powered platform offering governments real-time data and insights to enhance agricultural performance and food security resilience.
Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.
Migros wins 2025 DigiCert award for quantum security readiness
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
Swiss retailer Migros wins the 2025 DigiCert Quantum Readiness Award for its proactive, company-wide strategy to tackle quantum-era cybersecurity threats.
Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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samsung
Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.
SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.