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 26
Smartsheet appoints Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Smartsheet appoints Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer to enhance customer success and integrate AI across its platform for global growth.
Merkle Aotearoa names Stéphan Willemse Head of Digital Experience
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Merkle Aotearoa has appointed Stéphan Willemse as Head of Digital Experience to enhance customer experience through innovative, integrated digital solutions.
Steve Cooke marks 20 years at Gallagher Security in NZ role
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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socs
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partner programmes
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security industry
Steve Cooke celebrates 20 years at Gallagher Security, marking 40 years in security with a strong impact across New Zealand and the Pacific.
TRU wins top honours for OpenSSH vulnerability research at Pwnie Awards
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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qualys
Qualys' Threat Research Unit won two Pwnie Awards for uncovering critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities, including the first pre-authentication RCE flaw in nearly 20 years.
Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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construction
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engineering
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hdr
HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.
NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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r&d
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free trade
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fta
Most New Zealand exporters sustained or boosted exports last year, with growing interest in UK and Japan markets amid trade tensions and tariff concerns.
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
Genetec retains top global ranking in video surveillance software
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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socs
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physical security
Genetec has held its top global spot in video surveillance software, leading in VSaaS and growing market share across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
Elastic launches Logs Essentials for cost-effective cloud log analytics
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cloud services
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software engineering
Elastic launches Logs Essentials, a cost-effective, serverless log analytics tier on Elastic Cloud for SREs, offering scalable insights without infrastructure hassle.
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.
Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Rubrik unveils Agent Rewind, a tool to safely reverse AI agent errors and improve transparency, enhancing trust in autonomous AI for enterprises.
Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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physical security
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clean technologies
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amazon
Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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digital signage
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martech
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partner programmes
PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.
Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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financial systems
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xero
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education, learning & training
Chris Teeling has been appointed CEO of Arlo Software, leading its global expansion from the Petone headquarters in Wellington.
Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Dr. Bronner's monthly Amazon sales in Australia surged by 55% after Pattern revamped its storefront, boosting revenue and customer engagement.