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 33
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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data protection
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand's sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.
GenAI model spending to reach USD $14.2 billion globally in 2025
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Global spending on generative AI models is set to hit USD $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models rapidly gaining traction, Gartner predicts.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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fintech
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cartech
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clean technologies
ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.
Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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drones
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data analytics
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ai
The global Earth intelligence market is projected to exceed USD $4.2 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered analysis of satellite and sensor data.
Hands-on Review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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gadgets
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gamification
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reviews
The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.
Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has claimed over 700 DDoS attacks since 2023, blurring lines between hacktivism and commercial cyber operations.
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.
HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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surveillance
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facial recognition
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contactless technology
HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.
Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.
Lauren Nemeth named Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth at New Relic
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
New Relic appoints Lauren Nemeth as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth with her extensive tech sales and leadership experience.
Wavelink to distribute Cloudian HyperStore for AI-ready storage
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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storage
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Wavelink will distribute Cloudian's AI-ready HyperStore storage platform across Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania to support scalable, secure data solutions.
Microlise drives fleet technology growth across Australia, NZ
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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fleet management
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dhl
Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.
Diligent named leader in IDC MarketScape for GRC software 2025
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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diligent
Diligent has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 for its AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance software platform.
GoCardless names Ian Boyd to lead Australia & New Zealand growth
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
GoCardless appoints Ian Boyd as GM for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth amid rising adoption of PayTo and changes to payment infrastructure.
Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Tim Dacombe-Bird has been named Head of Google Cloud New Zealand, leading local AI and digital transformation efforts from Wellington.
Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.
Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.