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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Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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consultancy
Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.
NetApp brings enhanced data management to Amazon EVS on AWS
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
NetApp now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as external storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, enhancing data management for VMware workloads in the cloud.
Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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slm
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llms
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ai
The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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software development
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financial services
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio's broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.
Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable unveils AI Exposure on its Tenable One platform to help firms manage security risks from generative AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot.
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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recruitment
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māori
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.
Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.
Older Australians drive retail with demand for personal touch
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
Older Australians, buoyed by financial security, drive retail growth with a preference for personalised service, quieter stores, and tech support in Australia.
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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public sector
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.
Iron Mountain posts record Q2 results as revenue hits USD $1.7 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Iron Mountain reports record Q2 revenue of USD $1.7 billion, driven by strong growth in data centre and storage services, boosting full-year 2025 outlook.
KnowBe4's AI tools help credit union cut phishing risk to 1%
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
First Community Credit Union cut its phishing risk to 1% using KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM+ platform, enhancing security with smarter, data-led defences.
CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike launches Signal, an AI-driven detection engine that spots stealthy cyber threats by analysing behavioural deviations in real time, improving early threat response.
Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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wearables
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healthtech
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smartwatches
Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose levels and receive alerts directly on their Apple Watch through new Dexcom G7 integration.
CrowdStrike launches new AI security & readiness services for SOCs
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
CrowdStrike unveils two AI-focused services to enhance security and operational readiness of AI systems within security operations centres (SOCs).
X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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cloud services
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australian government
X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.
X Reality Group wins AUD $5.71m Texas public safety contract
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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law enforcement
X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.