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 14
Donorbees launches to simplify payroll giving for New Zealanders
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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hcm
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payroll systems
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csr
Donorbees launches a New Zealand payroll giving platform, simplifying donations through employers and offering users a digital wallet to support 32 charities.
Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
The Detour Dog malware has covertly hijacked over 30,000 websites globally, exploiting DNS TXT records to deliver stealthy, location-targeted attacks.
Pax8 appoints Tom Gavin to lead global marketing strategy & AI push
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Pax8 has appointed Tom Gavin as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to lead global marketing and advance its AI and managed intelligence initiatives.
Hitachi Vantara names Dave Wardrop CTO for Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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storage
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has appointed Dave Wardrop as CTO for Australia and New Zealand to lead technical sales amid growth in data storage and cloud markets.
DLC review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2)
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlc
Nintendo's new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza adds a vibrant DK Island and timed Emerald Rush mode but is pricey at NZD $33 for limited new content.
Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand's first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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malware
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data protection
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physical security
Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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hcm
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capital management
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local government
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.
Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
GenAI models market to soar past USD $14 billion by 2025
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
The global generative AI models market is set to surge by 149.8% in 2025, surpassing USD $14 billion as adoption becomes standard across tech sectors.
Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.
NEC leverages AI to boost TNFD risk analysis across 2,000 sites
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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displays
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risk & compliance
NEC harnesses AI to enhance local TNFD risk analysis at 2,000 sites, cutting assessment time from 40 hours to one, boosting environmental risk management.
Wellington opens Te Rua Archives with NZD $290m climate-resilient façade
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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dia
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climate change
Wellington's NZD $290m Te Rua Archives showcases a climate-resilient, culturally rich façade, safeguarding New Zealand's heritage against earthquakes and climate change.
NiCE names Jeff Comstock as President to drive CX innovation
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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saas
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uc
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cx
NiCE has appointed Jeff Comstock, former Microsoft VP, as President to lead innovation and expand AI-driven customer experience from October 2025.
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.
Oracle launches AI-powered platform to boost government food security
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle has launched an AI-powered platform offering governments real-time data and insights to enhance agricultural performance and food security resilience.
Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.
Migros wins 2025 DigiCert award for quantum security readiness
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
Swiss retailer Migros wins the 2025 DigiCert Quantum Readiness Award for its proactive, company-wide strategy to tackle quantum-era cybersecurity threats.
SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.