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 35
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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storage
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.
Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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power / energy
Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.
Confluent Cloud boosts agentic AI with enhanced data & security
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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ai
Confluent Cloud unveils new features blending real-time and historical data to enhance secure, intelligent AI agents and analytics for enterprises.
Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
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video solutions
Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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genai
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ai
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linkedin
The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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paas
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett as Country Manager, signalling renewed focus on governance, staff growth and key IT services in New Zealand.
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.
Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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socs
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.
DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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drones
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ai
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asx
DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.
Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.
Teradata launches on-premises AI Factory for secure private AI
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
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genai
Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution integrating AI and ML tools for secure, compliant private AI in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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ai
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digital engagement
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social media
LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.