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 19
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Granicus has named Karthik Anbalagan to lead its AI innovations, enhancing public sector digital services and citizen engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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bbc
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ict sector
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software combined
Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.
Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
Westcon-Comstor appoints Stéphane Reboud as Senior VP to unify European sales, boosting partner collaboration and growth amid positive global results.
Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ai
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apple
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usb-c
Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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clean technologies
Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
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apple
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
Adobe launches AI agents to automate customer experience tasks
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Adobe launches AI agents within its enterprise apps to automate and optimise customer experience tasks, boosting marketing and analytics efficiency for businesses.
AI agents in business create new risks & urgent security needs
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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malware
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digital transformation
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phishing
Radware warns that autonomous AI agents in businesses expand cyber risk, urging stricter security as these systems create complex, hard-to-track attack pathways.
ServiceNow unveils Zurich platform to drive secure enterprise AI adoption
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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erp
ServiceNow launches Zurich platform to boost secure, scalable AI use in enterprises with new tools for app building, autonomous workflows, and data protection.
Harvey opens Sydney office to expand AI legal services in Asia-Pacific
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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llms
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ai
Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.
ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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uc
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devops
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apm
ReveNet warns APAC's USD $55bn A2P SMS revenue faces steep decline without urgent operator action to tackle rising costs, fraud, and fragmented regulation.
Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
Rimini Street tops 100 VMware deals, offering new security focus
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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it automation
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socs
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street has secured over 100 VMware support deals, offering enhanced hypervisor security and cost-effective alternatives to new licensing fees.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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apple store
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film production
Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.
Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.
AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
CrayonIQ's new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.
Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
HeterMedia boosts hybrid meetings with Sennheiser tech in Hong Kong
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
HeterMedia has enhanced hybrid meetings at its new Hong Kong office with Sennheiser's TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphones and TC Bar M conferencing devices for clearer collaboration.