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 21
Ingram Micro NZ & Cure Kids raise over NZD $540,000 for research
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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distributors
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cure kids
Ingram Micro New Zealand has raised over NZD $540,000 for Cure Kids since 2014, supporting vital research into serious childhood health conditions.
Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cfo
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
LG wins 17 IFA awards with top honour for OLED T television
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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energy efficient
LG Electronics won 17 awards at the inaugural IFA 2025, including Best of IFA for its wireless transparent OLED T television.
Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.
Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ, aiming to boost partner trust and promote its cyber resilience solutions in the region.
LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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smart home
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ai
LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.
SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.
Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
Dell highlights AI & innovation at FY25 Partner Awards in ANZ
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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storage
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Dell Technologies honoured top channel partners from Australia and New Zealand for innovation and AI at its FY25 Partner Awards, spotlighting digital transformation.
Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.
SAS named market leader for AI-driven fraud & AML solutions
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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genai
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llms
SAS has been named Market Leader in AI-driven fraud and AML case management, praised for its stable platform and advanced cloud-native AI features.
Mortar Group appoints Paul Sigaloff as first Global Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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crm
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martech
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rpa
Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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biometrics
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cx
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martech
LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.
Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.
Gallagher unveils AccessNow at busy Sydney security tradeshow
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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physical security
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security industry
Gallagher Security showcased AccessNow, a new cloud-based access control platform, and fence controllers at Sydney's largest security tradeshow, drawing strong industry interest.
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ddos
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hybrid cloud
F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.