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 28
CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike launches Signal, an AI-driven detection engine that spots stealthy cyber threats by analysing behavioural deviations in real time, improving early threat response.
CrowdStrike launches new AI security & readiness services for SOCs
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
CrowdStrike unveils two AI-focused services to enhance security and operational readiness of AI systems within security operations centres (SOCs).
Avast uncovers global fake pharmacy scam with 5,000+ domains
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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martech
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast exposed a global scam with 5,000+ fake pharmacy websites selling counterfeit meds, risking health and money worldwide.
CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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pam
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iam
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zero trust security
CyberArk has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Privileged Identity Management report, praised for innovation and comprehensive identity security.
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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robots
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drones
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.
Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.
CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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martech
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ai security
CrowdStrike and OpenAI have partnered to enhance SaaS security by enabling oversight of AI agents, linking each to their human creator across 175+ applications.
Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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physical security
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iam
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ueba
Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.
Frontier Media AI appoints Matt Hunt CEO & launches AI platform
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Frontier Media AI names Matt Hunt CEO and unveils Frontier OS, an AI-driven platform automating marketing to boost agency-client results.
Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Auckland's Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand's first fully digital local bank.
In Marketing We Trust unveils new leaders & advisory board
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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digital media
In Marketing We Trust announces key leadership promotions and forms its first advisory board to accelerate global growth and enhance client services.
Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.
BlackLine backs Clearsulting's Australia move to boost finance
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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blackline
BlackLine supports Clearsulting's expansion into Australia to enhance finance digital transformation, offering local access to combined consulting and software solutions.
Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Over 150 million New Zealand-linked records, including government and banking credentials, are exposed on the dark web, raising growing cyber threat concerns.
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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data science
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iam
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.
Shane Sullivan named National Sales Manager at Jet Technologies
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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marketing
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mba
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leadership
Jet Technologies has appointed Shane Sullivan as National Sales Manager, driving growth in its Print Division across Australia and New Zealand.
Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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industry 4.0
Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.