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 27
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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xdr
Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.
Southeast Asia startup funding hits six-year low at USD $1.85 billion
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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fintech
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.
Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as chief information security officer
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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martech
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rpa
Smartsheet has appointed Ravi Soin as its Chief Information Security Officer to lead global cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives amid AI advancements.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
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apple
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
Adobe launches AI agents to automate customer experience tasks
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Adobe launches AI agents within its enterprise apps to automate and optimise customer experience tasks, boosting marketing and analytics efficiency for businesses.
Netwrix appoints new leaders to accelerate global channel growth
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Netwrix has appointed Frank DeCicco and Stuart Robson-Frisby to lead channel growth, boosting its partner strategy across the Americas and EMEA regions.
Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.
AI agents in business create new risks & urgent security needs
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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malware
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digital transformation
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phishing
Radware warns that autonomous AI agents in businesses expand cyber risk, urging stricter security as these systems create complex, hard-to-track attack pathways.
ServiceNow unveils Zurich platform to drive secure enterprise AI adoption
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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erp
ServiceNow launches Zurich platform to boost secure, scalable AI use in enterprises with new tools for app building, autonomous workflows, and data protection.
Harvey opens Sydney office to expand AI legal services in Asia-Pacific
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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llms
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ai
Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.
ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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uc
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devops
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apm
ReveNet warns APAC's USD $55bn A2P SMS revenue faces steep decline without urgent operator action to tackle rising costs, fraud, and fragmented regulation.
Cloud security hampered by complexity, skills gap & weak identity
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Research reveals 82% of firms use hybrid clouds, yet complexity, weak identity controls and skills gaps leave many vulnerable to cyberattacks.
333D posts first profit in five years & refocuses on healthcare
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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crypto
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partner programmes
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ai
333D reports first profit in over five years with USD $143,777 after-tax, focusing on healthcare and digital asset management growth for 2026.
Binance & Franklin Templeton to create new digital asset tools
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Binance and Franklin Templeton partner to launch digital asset tools, merging crypto innovation with traditional investment for global investors.
Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
Rimini Street tops 100 VMware deals, offering new security focus
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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it automation
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socs
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street has secured over 100 VMware support deals, offering enhanced hypervisor security and cost-effective alternatives to new licensing fees.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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apple store
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film production
Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.
Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.
AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
CrayonIQ's new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.
Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.