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 28
HeterMedia boosts hybrid meetings with Sennheiser tech in Hong Kong
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
HeterMedia has enhanced hybrid meetings at its new Hong Kong office with Sennheiser's TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphones and TC Bar M conferencing devices for clearer collaboration.
Exabeam adds AI agent threat detection to New-Scale platform
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Exabeam has enhanced its New-Scale platform with AI agent threat detection, addressing rising insider risks as autonomous AI agents increasingly handle sensitive data.
Pedro Diaz named Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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edr
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erp
Pedro Diaz has been appointed Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer, leading global sales and revenue to drive international growth in endpoint management solutions.
Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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deakin university
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university of melbourne
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western sydney university
Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.
Global spending on GenAI smartphones to hit USD $298.2 billion
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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it budget
Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.
Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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ai security
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llms
Secure Code Warrior has launched a free 12-week YouTube series to help developers tackle AI-assisted coding security challenges and reduce organisational risks.
LogicMonitor & Brennan partner to enhance IT monitoring in Australia
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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it department
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logicmonitor
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it infrastructure
LogicMonitor and Brennan have partnered to deliver advanced IT monitoring solutions across Australia, boosting system reliability and proactive issue resolution.
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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digital transformation
Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
Pureprofile offers clients free AI translation & coding tools
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Pureprofile now offers clients free AI translation and coding tools via its Hub platform, enhancing data insights without extra costs or manual effort.
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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iot security
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data science
Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.
Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.
Cisco unveils advanced AI tools to boost Splunk Observability
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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erp
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llms
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ai
Cisco launches AI-powered upgrades to Splunk Observability, enhancing real-time insights and reliability across diverse IT environments for businesses.
Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions for faster threat defence
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions to speed up threat detection and streamline security operations for organisations worldwide.
Cisco announces Splunk & Snowflake integration for unified data
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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hyperscale
Cisco announces Splunk Federated Search for Snowflake, allowing unified data queries across platforms for faster insights in July 2026 globally.
Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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siem
Cisco unveils Data Fabric, a new architecture using machine data to boost AI capabilities, powered by the Splunk platform and launching advanced real-time insights.
Flora & Fauna checkout adds climate option with Sphere tech
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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online shopping
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biodiversity
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carbon emissions
Flora & Fauna shoppers can now offset delivery emissions at checkout via Sphere's app, supporting climate projects like the Sunnyside Permanent Planting Project.
BlackLine unveils Verity AI to transform financial operations
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
BlackLine launches Verity AI on its Studio360 platform, aiming to automate finance tasks and deliver predictive insights for CFOs with trusted, auditable AI.
Seeing Machines adds alcohol impairment detection to DMS for global safety
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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cartech
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ai
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road safety
Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.
SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI, promising faster security data
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne plans to acquire Observo AI to enhance security data processing, aiming for faster threat detection and reduced costs in SOC operations.