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 27
Dell unveils AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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genai
Dell upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA GPUs and Elastic tech to boost enterprise AI data processing and unstructured data management.
Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Visa has appointed Meble Tin as Head of Marketing for Oceania, leading efforts from Sydney to boost brand and client engagement across the region.
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.
Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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socs
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ai
Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.
NetApp brings FSx for ONTAP to Amazon EVS for enhanced cloud migration
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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storage
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firewalls
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data protection
NetApp has launched FSx for NetApp ONTAP as storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, boosting VMware cloud migration with improved data management and ransomware protection.
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.
Datadog Q2 revenue jumps 28 per cent to USD $827 million on AI, cloud demand
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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siem
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Datadog's Q2 revenue surged 28% to USD $827 million, driven by AI innovation and growing cloud demand from larger enterprise customers.
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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5g & beyond
Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.
Cohesity launches Aspire Partner Programme to boost data security
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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data protection
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edge computing
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partner programmes
Cohesity launches its Aspire Partner Programme to support global partners in delivering secure, flexible data management and cyber resilience solutions.
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.
Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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consultancy
Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.
NetApp brings enhanced data management to Amazon EVS on AWS
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
NetApp now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as external storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, enhancing data management for VMware workloads in the cloud.
Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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slm
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llms
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ai
The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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software development
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financial services
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio's broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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recruitment
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māori
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.
Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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public sector
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.
Iron Mountain posts record Q2 results as revenue hits USD $1.7 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Iron Mountain reports record Q2 revenue of USD $1.7 billion, driven by strong growth in data centre and storage services, boosting full-year 2025 outlook.