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 24
Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Tower appoints Dr. Stephen Hastings and Micheal Maclean to lead its digital and data strategy, enhancing customer experience and driving business growth.
OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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agentic ai
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file sharing
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oppo
OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
HR leaders urged to prioritise accurate data in 2025
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Accurate HR data is vital in 2025, helping teams avoid costly errors and make confident decisions with reliable, integrated systems.
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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collaboration
AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.
SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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dubai
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travel
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2026
SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.
Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.