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 7
Retailers face soaring AI-driven fraud risks for Black Friday sales
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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mfa
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ai
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e-commerce
Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.
OpenEye adds AI video tools to reduce false alarms & boost security
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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socs
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
OpenEye's new AI-powered video tools in its OWS platform reduce false alarms and enhance security with remote arming, analytics, and real-time incident response.
SAICEC adopts Siemens PAVE360 to boost SDV validation in Asia
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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cartech
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certification
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siemens
SAICEC is using Siemens PAVE360 software to create digital twins, speeding software-defined vehicle validation and cutting hardware redesign risks in Asia.
NiCE appoints Arun Chandra as COO to lead AI-first operations
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
NiCE has appointed Arun Chandra as COO to lead its AI-first Global Customer Operations, leveraging his experience from Disney and Meta.
Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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software development
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productivity
AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
Elastic names Sarah Croft APAC Partner Director to boost AI focus
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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siem
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partner programmes
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ai
Elastic has named Sarah Croft as APAC Partner Director to strengthen its AI-driven partner network and boost adoption across Asia Pacific.
Suunto launches Nautic dive computers from AUD $999 in ANZ market
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Suunto launches Nautic and Nautic S dive computers in Australia and New Zealand, starting at AUD $999, catering to technical and recreational divers.
Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Melbourne's Vault Payment Solutions has gained Mastercard Principal Issuer status, enabling direct card issuing and faster rollout of payment programmes in Australia.
Pharmx launches platform to simplify pharmacy procurement in Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Pharmx has launched a digital platform to simplify procurement for Australian pharmacies, streamlining orders across 40,000 products from hundreds of suppliers.
F1-inspired tyre data & design help tackle Australia's heat
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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road safety
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f1
Australian tyre maker Ozzy Tyres uses F1-inspired data and heat-tested designs to improve tyre safety and performance in extreme summer conditions.
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Warehouse vacancy rises as tenant focus shifts to custom builds
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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property market
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real estate
Warehouse vacancy in Australia's east coast hits 2.35 million sqm amid a shift towards custom builds, pressuring rents and boosting tenant incentives in 2025.
Progress Software unveils Sitefinity AI tool for tailored web content
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI tool enabling real-time, personalised web content tailored to user prompts and queries.
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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millennials
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generation z
Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.
HCLTech & NVIDIA open Santa Clara lab for AI & robotics
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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robots
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supply chain
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ai
HCLTech and NVIDIA have opened a Santa Clara lab to help Global 2000 firms advance AI-driven automation, robotics and intelligent edge technologies.
Thoughtworks & Groq partner to deliver faster, cheaper AI in Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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llms
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ai
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thoughtworks
Thoughtworks and Groq partner to offer faster, cost-effective AI solutions in Australia, using Groq's LPU tech for real-time, reliable AI at scale.
AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.
Sektor to distribute iONLINE IoT & SIM solutions in Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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iot
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supply chain
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payment technologies
Sektor will distribute iONLINE's IoT and SIM solutions across Australia, integrating the tech into its PaySuite CONNECT for enhanced connectivity in payments and IoT.