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 12
JAVLN names new senior leaders to drive AI & ANZ expansion
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
JAVLN appoints three senior leaders to boost AI innovation and accelerate expansion across Australia and New Zealand's insurance software markets.
Boomi appoints Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer for global growth
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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erp
Boomi has appointed Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and advance its AI-driven enterprise integration and automation platform.
Oracle brings AI-powered database to AWS with wider partner reach
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.
Oracle unveils OCI Dedicated Region25 for AI cloud services on-site
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Oracle launches OCI Dedicated Region25, enabling AI cloud services on-site with a compact, three-rack footprint for faster, flexible deployments.
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Phosphorus appoints Brett Raphael as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global growth amid rising demand for its xIoT security platform.
Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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uc
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agricultural technology
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blockchain
Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.
Appian honours APJ partners for excellence, innovation & growth
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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crypto
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financial systems
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bnpl
Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.
Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog launches advanced GPU monitoring, cost management, and security tools for Oracle Cloud, boosting AI workload performance and cost optimisation.
Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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global expansion
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.
CommScope & Nokia partner to accelerate FTTH rollouts in APAC
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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devops
CommScope and Nokia team up to accelerate and automate FTTH rollouts in APAC using integrated plug-and-play tech and AI-driven network management.
Peacock Bros. launches unified RFID platform for asset tracking
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Peacock Bros. has launched a unified RFID platform combining a mobile app and web portal to streamline and enhance asset tracking for businesses.
Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.
Hitachi Vantara & Supermicro unite to power enterprise AI growth
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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storage
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data protection
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paas
Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro are joining forces to deliver integrated AI infrastructure solutions, aiding enterprises in scaling data-intensive and mission-critical workloads.
Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.
Infor launches AI suite to boost industry-specific process automation
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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supply chain
Infor launches AI-driven suite to automate industry workflows, enhancing process efficiency across sectors like manufacturing and healthcare using AWS technology.
CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.
Dayforce enhances partner network with new programmes & alliances
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
Dayforce boosts its Partner Network with new alliances and programmes to enhance service delivery, innovation, and community outreach for faster customer value.
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.