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.
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Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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mdm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.
Infoblox upgrades DNS defence to counter AI-driven cyberattacks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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iot
Infoblox upgrades its Protective DNS solution to pre-empt AI-driven cyberattacks, blocking threats 68 days earlier and enhancing security for networks and cloud.
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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climate change
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united nations
The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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cloud services
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social media
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digital literacy
Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
Schneider Electric IT's NZ branch posts strong revenue growth amid shift in contract mix
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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power / energy
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schneider electric
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it department
Schneider Electric IT Australia's New Zealand branch posted a 37.7% revenue rise to NZ$21.73m in 2024, driven by maintenance and equipment sales growth.
Panasonic New Zealand reports heavy loss amidst decline in revenue and rising costs
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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panasonic
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financial results
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fy
Panasonic New Zealand reports a net loss of NZD $4.57 million for 2025, hit by a 25% revenue drop and rising costs, reversing last year's profit of NZD $1.67 million.
Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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martech
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ai
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visual effects
Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
Hitachi Vantara expands VSP One SDS features on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara enhances VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, adding features like two-way replication to boost hybrid cloud data management and resilience.
ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Red Hat named leader for multicloud container platforms by Forrester
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Red Hat is named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 report for multicloud container platforms, praised for reliability, support, and advanced Kubernetes capabilities.
Arctic Wolf & Databricks partner to scale real-time security data
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Arctic Wolf partners with Databricks to enhance its Aurora Platform, scaling real-time security data processing and boosting threat detection capabilities globally.
Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.
GitHub Copilot users surpass 20 million as AI tools surge in demand
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has surpassed 20 million users, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 adopting the AI tool, as demand for AI coding aids surges globally.
Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.
Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Atturra will rebrand Auckland-based Plan B by July 2025, expanding its IT services across New Zealand with enhanced cloud, security, and managed offerings.