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 50
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
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sales
Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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storage
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.
Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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power / energy
Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.
AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.
Confluent Cloud boosts agentic AI with enhanced data & security
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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ai
Confluent Cloud unveils new features blending real-time and historical data to enhance secure, intelligent AI agents and analytics for enterprises.
Australian IT leaders see data streaming as key to AI growth
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
Most Australian IT leaders see data streaming as vital for AI growth, with 93% planning increased investment to supply real-time, trustworthy data for AI systems.
Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
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video solutions
Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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genai
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ai
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linkedin
The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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phishing
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Australian clinics warn of sharp rise in 'tech neck' cases
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital wellness
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screen time
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ergonomics
Australian clinics report a 304% surge in 'tech neck' cases, linked to prolonged mobile device use and poor posture in bed.
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.
Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Discovery Consulting has appointed Su Soe as SAP S/4HANA Solution Advisory Lead to drive its national ERP and cloud transformation initiatives.
Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.