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.
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Smartsheet appoints Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Smartsheet appoints Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer to enhance customer success and integrate AI across its platform for global growth.
TRU wins top honours for OpenSSH vulnerability research at Pwnie Awards
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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qualys
Qualys' Threat Research Unit won two Pwnie Awards for uncovering critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities, including the first pre-authentication RCE flaw in nearly 20 years.
Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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public sector
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data management
Dean Grandy has been appointed Global Head of Government at KPMG International, leading the firm's global public sector advisory team.
JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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martech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
JCDecaux has launched a renewable-energy-powered digital media network at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, featuring 3D screens and experiential zones.
Employees favour AI collaboration but resist AI in management roles
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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genai
New research shows 75% of employees welcome AI as work partners but only 30% are comfortable with AI acting as their manager.
Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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construction
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engineering
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hdr
HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.
Ui-jong Choi appointed Chief Technology Officer at Hyperconnect
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Ui-jong Choi, with 20 years in gaming tech, is appointed CTO at Korea's Hyperconnect to lead global innovation and AI development.
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
Genetec retains top global ranking in video surveillance software
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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socs
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physical security
Genetec has held its top global spot in video surveillance software, leading in VSaaS and growing market share across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
Elastic launches Logs Essentials for cost-effective cloud log analytics
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cloud services
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software engineering
Elastic launches Logs Essentials, a cost-effective, serverless log analytics tier on Elastic Cloud for SREs, offering scalable insights without infrastructure hassle.
Australia's gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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gaming
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.
Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Rubrik unveils Agent Rewind, a tool to safely reverse AI agent errors and improve transparency, enhancing trust in autonomous AI for enterprises.
Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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printing
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ricoh
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scholarship
Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.
FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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martech
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genai
Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.
Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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australian government
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dei
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aged care
Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.