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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Wild Tech appoints Tiffany Ong as Head of Microsoft in Singapore
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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erp
Wild Tech appoints Tiffany Ong as Head of Microsoft in Singapore to lead regional digital transformation and expand ERP, CRM, and AI services across Asia Pacific.
Nick Ognenovski named Chief Revenue Officer at Bridgit to drive growth
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Bridgit appoints Nick Ognenovski as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategy and accelerate growth in Australia's non-bank lending sector.
Ant launches Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel tool in e-wallets
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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ai
Ant International launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel assistant in e-wallets, simplifying itinerary planning, bookings, and local payments across Asia and beyond.
Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.
TeamViewer launches AI-powered tools to boost IT support speed
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
TeamViewer unveils AI-powered TeamViewer Intelligence to speed up IT support via real-time automation and enhanced session insights for global users.
Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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paas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.
Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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it budget
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ingram micro
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financial results
Ingram Micro New Zealand's net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.
GenAI adoption surges in healthcare but security hurdles remain
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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genai
Nearly all healthcare organisations use GenAI, but 96% face data security and scaling challenges, risking patient privacy and infrastructure strain, finds Nutanix.
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.
Cloudflare makes AI crawlers opt-in, giving power to creators
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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ai
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copyright
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pinterest
Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, letting website owners opt-in to share content, aiming to protect creators and create fair AI content use.
Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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saas
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ai
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zoominfo
Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.
LG Electronics Kiwi operation posts strong financial performance in 2024 despite higher costs
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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revenue management
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expense management
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financial results
LG Electronics' NZ business posted a 29.4% rise in profit before tax to $38.5 million in 2024, despite rising operational costs and higher expenses.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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fintech
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bnz
RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.
AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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malware
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data protection
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semiconductors
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.
Cohesity marks sixth year as Gartner Leader for data protection
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Cohesity has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
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sales
Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.