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 47
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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edge computing
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breach prevention
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to supply fault-tolerant edge computing and boost operational technology resilience in Australia and New Zealand.
LG debuts Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia & New Zealand
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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energy consumption
LG launches Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia and New Zealand, offering quiet, energy-efficient models with app control and a 10-year compressor warranty.
ASIC rules drive surge in digital consent for insurance brokers
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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docusign
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asic
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australian securities and investments commission
ASIC's new rules mandate insurance brokers to obtain and record client consent before commissions, sparking a rise in digital consent management tools across Australia.
AWS & IRCAI award USD $4 million to 23 climate tech startups
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
AWS and IRCAI will fund 23 climate tech startups with USD $4 million in cloud credits to accelerate AI-driven solutions tackling environmental challenges.
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO to boost Mortar AI global growth
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO of Mortar AI to spearhead global growth and launch new Marketing Mix Modelling tool across US, UK and Asia.
Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.
Australian firms face rising AI-powered cyberattacks threat
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Australian businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks as criminals use machine learning and deepfakes, urging firms to adopt advanced cybersecurity measures.
Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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capital management
HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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crm
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ai
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skills shortage
monday.com unveils AI features monday magic, vibe, and sidekick, empowering non-technical Aussie workers to automate tasks and boost productivity easily.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
Allegro Energy pushes water-based battery storage for data centres
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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crypto
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dc
Allegro Energy unveils water-based long duration battery storage to boost sustainability and reliability in data centres amid rising digital demand.
GenAI model spending to reach USD $14.2 billion globally in 2025
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Global spending on generative AI models is set to hit USD $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models rapidly gaining traction, Gartner predicts.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
Hisense launches 116-inch Mini-LED TV in Australia at AUD $39,999
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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bt
Hisense unveils Australia's largest consumer TV, a 116-inch Mini-LED priced at AUD $39,999, featuring cutting-edge RGB Mini-LED tech and premium audio.
Manual certificate management costs Australian firms over USD $250,000
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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outage
Manual management of digital certificates costs Australian firms over USD $250,000, causing outages, compliance failures, and reputational damage amid digital growth.
Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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drones
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data analytics
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ai
The global Earth intelligence market is projected to exceed USD $4.2 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered analysis of satellite and sensor data.
MYOB launches Solo Money to streamline finance for sole traders
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
MYOB launches Solo Money in Solo app, offering Australian sole traders a business account with integrated banking and accounting from July 2025.
Hands-on Review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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gadgets
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gamification
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reviews
The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.
Dr Adriano Di Pietro named Chief Executive Officer at AMSL Aero
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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clean technologies
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vtol
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job moves
AMSL Aero appoints Dr Adriano Di Pietro as CEO to lead growth and certification of its hydrogen-powered eVTOL aircraft, Vertiia, targeting international launch.