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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ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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data privacy
Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees' tasks.
Red Hat named leader for multicloud container platforms by Forrester
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Red Hat is named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 report for multicloud container platforms, praised for reliability, support, and advanced Kubernetes capabilities.
Arctic Wolf & Databricks partner to scale real-time security data
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Arctic Wolf partners with Databricks to enhance its Aurora Platform, scaling real-time security data processing and boosting threat detection capabilities globally.
Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.
GitHub Copilot users surpass 20 million as AI tools surge in demand
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has surpassed 20 million users, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 adopting the AI tool, as demand for AI coding aids surges globally.
Elastic boosts AI search with ACORN & BBQ for faster, leaner queries
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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llms
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ai
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ml
Elastic unveils ACORN algorithm and BBQ quantisation in Elasticsearch 9.1, boosting AI search speed fivefold and cutting memory use significantly.
Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.
Launchd acquires Hoozu to strengthen global creator strategy
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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martech
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marketing
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adtech
Launchd has acquired Australian influencer agency Hoozu to boost its global creator strategy and expand its influencer marketing capabilities.
Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Mark Pont, former Microsoft Cloud and AI executive, is appointed CEO of Australian Data Centres to lead national expansion in AI and cloud infrastructure.
Australia tackles science gender gap with new digital curriculum
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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e-learning
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education perfect
Australia launches an AI-driven digital science curriculum for Years 7-10 to combat its widening gender gap in STEM education and boost student engagement.
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia, offering no-code integration with Salesforce, Xero, Dynamics to boost partner efficiency.
Gallagher Security to unveil AccessNow & tech at Sydney event
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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partner programmes
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apple wallet
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security industry
Gallagher Security Australia will unveil its AccessNow cloud platform and new fence control tech at Sydney's Security Exhibition, attracting over 11,000 visitors.
FieldEx boosts efficiency & security with Datadog platform
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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devops
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siem
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digital transformation
Malaysian startup FieldEx boosts efficiency by 30% and sharpens security with Datadog's platform, enhancing system monitoring and uptime across Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Adobe brings new AI tools & workflow upgrades to Photoshop
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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martech
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ai
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social media
Adobe updates Photoshop across desktop, web and mobile with new AI tools like Harmonize and Generative Upscale to boost creative workflows and editing ease.
Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.
Rapid7 launches Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Rapid7 unveils Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform unifying threat detection, exposure management, and automation to boost security teams' efficiency.
Customer Science buys Friendly Persuasion to boost CX solutions
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Customer Science has acquired Sydney's Friendly Persuasion, launching a new CX Communications division to enhance written customer experience solutions.