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 18
Cohesity names James Eagleton Managing Director for ANZ region
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Cohesity appoints James Eagleton as Managing Director for ANZ to drive growth and lead AI-powered data security expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series for efficient edge computing
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edge computing
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hpc
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amd
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 series with up to 16 cores, offering efficient edge computing and up to seven years of support for industrial and networking use.
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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job moves
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risk management
Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million NPV in study
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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storage
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paas
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hybrid cloud
Organisations using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One storage platform achieved a 285% ROI, USD $1.1 million NPV, and payback within seven months, says Forrester study.
Oracle unveils AI agents to streamline HR tasks & boost careers
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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erp
Oracle has introduced AI agents in its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline HR tasks and enhance career development at no extra cost for users.
Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm's current growth and strategy.
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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saas
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ai
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it department
Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.
Akamai & Seraphic partner to deliver unified Zero Trust browser security
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust access, enhancing protection for apps, SaaS, and AI tools.
Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Calabrio unveils Workforce Intelligence, an AI-powered platform enhancing contact centre operations with real-time adaptability and improved agent performance.
Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital twins
A new study reveals 85% of global marketers use generative AI daily, with 80% reporting clear ROI and enhanced customer loyalty through the technology.
Exabeam & Cribl expand AI security partnership to cut costs
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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siem
Exabeam and Cribl expand their AI security partnership to help organisations improve threat detection and reduce data storage costs efficiently.
CrowdStrike partners with tech giants to secure enterprise AI
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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martech
CrowdStrike teams up with AWS, Intel, Meta, NVIDIA, and Salesforce to enhance security throughout the AI lifecycle in enterprise environments.
Cloudera named leader in IDC APAC AI platforms for 2025
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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genai
Cloudera has been named a Leader in the IDC APAC MarketScape 2025 for unified AI platforms, praised for its secure, compliant, and scalable AI solutions.
CrowdStrike & Meta unveil open benchmarks for AI in cyber defence
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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ai security
CrowdStrike and Meta have launched CyberSOCEval, new open benchmarks to assess AI performance in real-world cyber defence operations centres.
CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services for each USD $1 spent
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai security
CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services revenue for every USD $1 spent on its Falcon platform, boosting profitability and growth prospects.
Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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erp
Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.
Cyber attackers use images & built-in tools to bypass defences
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
HP Wolf Security reveals cyber attackers increasingly use images and legitimate system tools to hide malware, making threats harder to detect and block.
Ami Vora joins Datadog board to boost product innovation & scale
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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apm
Datadog appoints Ami Vora, former Chief Product Officer at Faire, to its Board to enhance product innovation and support company growth.
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.