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 34
Permaconn unveils Video IQ to modernise existing CCTV systems
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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edge computing
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Permaconn launches Video IQ, a cloud-based service transforming existing CCTV cameras into smart, monitored security solutions in under 10 minutes.
Wiise appoints Sullivan McIntyre to drive AI ERP innovation
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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supply chain
Wiise appoints Sullivan McIntyre as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven ERP innovation for Australian and New Zealand SMBs.
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.
Dynamoney appoints Brett Thomas as CEO to drive SME finance growth
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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organisational culture
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australian economy
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financial services
Dynamoney appoints Brett Thomas as CEO to lead growth, capitalising on surge in SME lending and targeting expansion of flexible finance solutions across Australia.
Workday Q2 revenues rise 13% as AI drives acquisitions, guidance up
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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google
Workday's Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.
New book celebrates stories of resilience in Australian small business
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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smb
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success and innovation awards
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businessworks
A new book by Matthew Manahan celebrates stories from over 100 resilient Australian small business owners, highlighting their successes and challenges.
Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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ai
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
Sinch tops Gartner CPaaS report for multinational & video use
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Sinch leads Gartner's 2025 CPaaS report, ranking top for multinational organisations and video use cases, reflecting its global communication strengths.
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
Victoria expands AWS partnership with AUD $20 billion cloud boost
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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quantum computing
Victoria partners with AWS in a AUD $20 billion deal to boost cloud infrastructure, AI, and public digital services, accelerating the state's tech transformation.
HR leaders urged to prioritise accurate data in 2025
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Accurate HR data is vital in 2025, helping teams avoid costly errors and make confident decisions with reliable, integrated systems.