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 25
Xero & Constant Contact launch free tool for smarter marketing
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Xero and Constant Contact have launched a free integration linking customer data to automate marketing, helping small businesses boost engagement and efficiency.
Flight Centre Corporate unifies global monitoring to cut cloud costs
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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global expansion
Flight Centre Corporate uses Datadog's platform to unify global monitoring, boosting system resilience and cutting cloud computing costs worldwide.
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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recruitment
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job seekers
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construction
South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.
Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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pam
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cloud security
Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.
VexTrio exposed as global ad-fraud empire with billions in play
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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martech
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cybersecurity
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online safety
VexTrio, unmasked as a multinational ad-fraud empire with nearly 100 companies, runs scams worth billions across adtech and beyond.
OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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healthtech
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nato
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ten13
Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
Data Army wins Snowflake award for proptech data solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Data Army wins Snowflake ANZ Partner of the Year for Industry Solutions, recognised for proptech data solutions and AI-driven business value creation.
Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.
BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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ai
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investment
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blackpearl group
Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications.
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.
Ethereum leads July surge as altcoins & stablecoins shine
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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crypto
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payment technologies
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defi
Ethereum surged in July with a 127.7% rise in institutional holdings, leading a 13.3% crypto market growth driven by altcoins, stablecoins, and new regulations.
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.
Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.
Suntory boosts wellness with Rimini-driven Comado app launch
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Suntory partners with Rimini Street to launch Comado, a gamified wellness app, delivered within four months with no extra costs, boosting digital health engagement.