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 36
AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.
VexTrio exposed as global ad-fraud empire with billions in play
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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martech
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cybersecurity
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online safety
VexTrio, unmasked as a multinational ad-fraud empire with nearly 100 companies, runs scams worth billions across adtech and beyond.
OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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healthtech
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nato
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ten13
Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Ricoh unveils high-speed A3 colour multifunction printers IM C7010 and IM C8010, blending productivity with eco-friendly features for modern workplaces.
Data Army wins Snowflake award for proptech data solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Data Army wins Snowflake ANZ Partner of the Year for Industry Solutions, recognised for proptech data solutions and AI-driven business value creation.
Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.
BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia's first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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phishing
Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.
Lotte Chilsung debuts automated beverage hub with Dematic tech
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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dematic
Lotte Chilsung launches South Korea's first multi-product automated beverage logistics hub in Bupyeong, boosting efficiency and cutting costs with Dematic technology.
Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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rpa
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erp
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ai
Rimini Street has joined the US GSA Schedule, enabling government agencies to save up to 50% on Oracle, SAP and VMware support services.
Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications.
LG & MasterChef Australia unite for culinary masterclass event
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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marketing
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food and beverage
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lg
LG Electronics teamed up with MasterChef Australia to host a culinary masterclass event, showcasing its kitchen appliances used on the popular TV series.
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.
Ethereum leads July surge as altcoins & stablecoins shine
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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crypto
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payment technologies
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defi
Ethereum surged in July with a 127.7% rise in institutional holdings, leading a 13.3% crypto market growth driven by altcoins, stablecoins, and new regulations.
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.
Suntory boosts wellness with Rimini-driven Comado app launch
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Suntory partners with Rimini Street to launch Comado, a gamified wellness app, delivered within four months with no extra costs, boosting digital health engagement.