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 32
F5 unveils AI Assistant to automate iRules & simplify app security
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 launches AI Assistant to simplify app security and automate iRules code generation, boosting efficiency in hybrid and multicloud environments.
Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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cloud security
Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench to accelerate AI in business
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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lcnc
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling firms to build and oversee AI agents, simplifying integration and boosting enterprise AI adoption.
Rippl & Onpack deliver custom water cans with digital printing
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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jet technologies
Melbourne's Rippl teams with Onpack to offer custom-branded mineral water cans using fast, eco-friendly digital direct-to-can printing technology.
Turnitin launches Clarity to bolster academic integrity with AI
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Turnitin launches Clarity, a writing tool embedding AI support and integrity features to help educators and students use AI ethically in education.
Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
DLA Piper grows its New Zealand team with senior promotions and hires to meet rising demand in financial services, infrastructure, Māori law and more.
Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Seagate launches 30TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro drives, boosting scalable AI-ready storage for data centres amid rising global demand and data laws.
Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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fintech
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Sage appoints Damon Scarr as General Manager for Asia Pacific to drive growth and expand its AI-powered finance solutions across the region.
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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edge computing
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breach prevention
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to supply fault-tolerant edge computing and boost operational technology resilience in Australia and New Zealand.
Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Lincoln University's genomic study aims to cut chemical use in New Zealand vineyards by up to 80%, boosting sustainable wine production and reducing costs.
Bizzy launches NZ platform to simplify SME lending comparisons
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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fintech
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smb
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prospa
Bizzy has launched a free online platform to help New Zealand small businesses compare multiple lending offers through a single, transparent application.
New property fund targets NZD $1 billion export-focused assets by 2030
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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agribusiness
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real estate
Erskine Owen Veritas Property Fund begins with a NZD $24m Hawke's Bay coolstore, aiming for a NZD $1 billion export-focused asset portfolio by 2030.
LG debuts Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia & New Zealand
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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energy consumption
LG launches Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia and New Zealand, offering quiet, energy-efficient models with app control and a 10-year compressor warranty.
Steven Lawrence named Chief Technical Director at NGCC
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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network infrastructure
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public sector
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emergency services
Steven Lawrence has been appointed Chief Technical Director at NGCC to lead New Zealand's Public Safety Network cellular services expansion.
Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.
Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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capital management
HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.