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 43
Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.
Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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dr
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iot
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cloud services
Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.
Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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drones
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power / energy
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ai
Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.
Shippit unveils AI-driven NowGo platform to boost last-mile delivery
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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customer service
Shippit launches NowGo, an AI-powered platform boosting last-mile delivery efficiency, saving costs, and enhancing reliability for Australian businesses.
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4, letting customers split purchases up to AUD $2,000 into four interest-free instalments for more flexible payments.
Greg Hughes joins BlackLine board to boost enterprise growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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erp
BlackLine has appointed Greg Hughes, former Veritas CEO, to its board to strengthen leadership and drive growth in enterprise software and transformation.
FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
FLOW Digital Infrastructure is building a 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo, with the first 6MW building opening in early 2027 to meet rising digital demand.
Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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pwc
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ipo
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cfo
Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.
Alibaba unveils Wan2.2, open-source suite for AI video creation
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ai
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software development
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ai models
Alibaba launches Wan2.2, an open-source AI suite enhancing cinematic video creation with improved quality, efficiency, and user control for creators worldwide.
Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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hcm
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workforce technology
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onboarding
Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.
Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
APAC retailers stay confident, prioritise loyalty amid challenges
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A survey of 288 APAC retailers shows strong confidence in customer engagement plans, with loyalty and personalised tools top priorities despite economic challenges.
Avocado Consulting appoints Steven Zacharidis to drive IT change
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
Avocado Consulting has appointed Steven Zacharidis to lead complex IT transformation projects, boosting its capability in enterprise and government sectors.
Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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wearables
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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supply chain
Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
AoFrio launches iQ to boost global smart refrigeration fleets
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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saas
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iot
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fleet management
AoFrio has unveiled AoFrio iQ, a SaaS platform combining IoT hardware and software to enhance global management of smart commercial refrigeration fleets.
UC-ii launches in Australia with proven relief for joint pain
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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healthtech
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prevention
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healthcare
UC-ii, a new joint supplement proven to relieve stiffness and improve mobility, has launched nationwide in Australian Go Vita stores at AUD $39.95 per month.
Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
Genome sequencing breakthrough promises to cut vineyard sprays by 80%
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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lincoln university
New genome sequencing tech could slash vineyard chemical sprays by 80%, boosting sustainability and saving millions amid rising disease threats.
Mark Ablett to lead HPE Networking growth in Asia Pacific
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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storage
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partner programmes
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hp
Mark Ablett has been named Vice President of HPE Networking for Asia Pacific and Japan, driving growth after HPE's integration of Juniper Networks in the region.