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 56
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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cto
Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.
AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
Thu, 29th May 2025
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edutech
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data protection
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network infrastructure
AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.
Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools
Thu, 29th May 2025
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
Survey finds AI agents pose rising security risks for firms
Thu, 29th May 2025
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supply chain
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ai security
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risk & compliance
A survey reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% secure them, amid rising concerns over their growing security risks.
Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report
Thu, 29th May 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Blue Yonder clinches Leader spot for 14th year running in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, highlighting its AI-driven tech.
Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
Thu, 29th May 2025
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saas
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.
Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Wed, 28th May 2025
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ddos
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.
Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
Wed, 28th May 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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clean technologies
Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Wed, 28th May 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.
Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
Tue, 27th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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z energy
Z Energy has launched Z Rewards, a loyalty programme offering points on fuel, food and EV charging, redeemable for in-store treats via the Z App.
Bain partners with Palantir to drive rapid AI business change
Tue, 27th May 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Bain partners with Palantir to quickly boost AI adoption in business, combining consulting expertise with advanced AI platforms for rapid transformation.
Australian shoppers demand digital deals, personalisation & AI
Tue, 27th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
New research shows 83% of Australian shoppers start purchases online, demanding personalised digital deals and AI tools amid cautious spending in 2025.
Netskope named leader in Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant for 4th year
Mon, 26th May 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Netskope has been named a Leader in Gartner's Security Service Edge Magic Quadrant for the fourth year running, recognised for vision and execution.
Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences
Mon, 26th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.
WHO endorses Australia's dementia care training framework
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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health education
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mental health
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aged care
The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia's national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.
InfoSum unveils Amazon Ads integration for smarter data use
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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data privacy
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marketing
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twitch
InfoSum has launched integrations with Amazon Ads, enabling advertisers to securely activate first-party insights across Amazon DSP and Marketing Cloud.
DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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supply chain
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.
SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
SonicWall launches a cybersecurity suite for MSPs featuring next-gen firewalls, cloud-native platform, managed services and a cyber warranty up to USD $2 million.