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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Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.
Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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industry 4.0
Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.
Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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westpac
Wisr has named Sam Harding as COO, leveraging his 20 years' banking experience to enhance operations and drive growth in personal and vehicle loans.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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mdm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.
Infoblox upgrades DNS defence to counter AI-driven cyberattacks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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iot
Infoblox upgrades its Protective DNS solution to pre-empt AI-driven cyberattacks, blocking threats 68 days earlier and enhancing security for networks and cloud.
AI agents & data readiness top Gartner's 2025 tech priorities
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle highlights AI agents and AI-ready data as top priorities, reflecting a shift to sustainable, scalable AI deployment in businesses.
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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climate change
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united nations
The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
Adrian Smith appointed Chief Executive Officer of PMT Security
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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customer service
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security industry
Adrian Smith has been named CEO of PMT Security, aiming to drive growth while maintaining its family-run culture and expanding integrated security solutions.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
Amber Technology reveals top audio gifts for Father's Day
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
Amber Technology's Father's Day guide showcases premium audio gifts, from JBL speakers to PSB headphones and the Robosen Bumblebee robot.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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social media
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texting
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messaging
Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.
Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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martech
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ai
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visual effects
Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.
Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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energy sector
Sydney startup Hadean Energy's hydrogen technology, cutting energy use by 30%, is named global finalist in the Shell-backed New Energy Challenge 2025.
Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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financial systems
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supply chain
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erp
Melbourne-based Aluminium Industries has tripled its growth after upgrading to the SYSPRO ERP system, boosting efficiency across multiple business divisions.
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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hcm
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capital management
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public sector
Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
Hitachi Vantara expands VSP One SDS features on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara enhances VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, adding features like two-way replication to boost hybrid cloud data management and resilience.