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 6
Pharmx launches platform to simplify pharmacy procurement in Australia
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Pharmx has launched a digital platform to simplify procurement for Australian pharmacies, streamlining orders across 40,000 products from hundreds of suppliers.
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Progress Software unveils Sitefinity AI tool for tailored web content
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI tool enabling real-time, personalised web content tailored to user prompts and queries.
AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.
Confluent names new leaders to boost global partners & APAC
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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ai
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ibm
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oracle
Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as SVP Global Partners and Greg Taylor as SVP APAC GM to expand its data streaming platform globally and in Asia-Pacific.
Dell & NVIDIA expand AI Factory to simplify enterprise deployments
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Dell and NVIDIA enhance the AI Factory, offering integrated infrastructure and automation to speed up enterprise AI deployment and reduce costs.
Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to drive OOH growth in NZ
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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martech
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adtech
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job moves
Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney as Account Director to boost programmatic out-of-home advertising sales amid rising demand in New Zealand.
Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.
Gallagher Security rolls out Command Centre v9.40 upgrades
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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mfa
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physical security
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sso
Gallagher Security launches Command Centre v9.40, boosting door capacity to 24 per controller and adding Microsoft Entra ID integration for improved access control.
FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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google
FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.
Flexibility tops pay as New Zealanders eye job market shifts
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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job seekers
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professional services
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work-life balance
A new recruitment platform, GoGetta, reveals 73% of New Zealand workers open to new roles, with flexibility now valued above career growth.
New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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edge computing
New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.
Amplitude unveils AI tool to turn feedback into clear insights
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude launches AI Feedback, a tool that uses AI to turn scattered customer feedback into clear, actionable insights across multiple channels.
ZutaCore unveils waterless AI cooling system for high-density data centres
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
ZutaCore launches waterless cooling units for AI data centres, tackling high-density heat with scalable, efficient systems up to 2MW, enhancing uptime and control.
Infios earns top customer praise for warehouse management again
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Infios has earned the Customers' Choice for Warehouse Management Systems in 2025 from Gartner Peer Insights, praised by major Australian retailers for its technology.
Suprema unveils AI-powered security roadmap for global partners
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Suprema launches Global Partner Programme 2025, unveiling AI-driven security roadmap focused on cloud-native platforms and advanced video analytics.
OWC launches new Thunderbolt 5 devices for creative pros
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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content creation
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data transfer
Other World Computing debuts Thunderbolt 5 StudioStack and Mercury Helios 5S devices, boosting storage and PCIe expansion for creative pros on Macs and PCs.
Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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e-commerce
Elephant Room has launched the BFCM Benchmark Performance Index to help retailers optimise spend and campaign timing during the key Q4 sales period.
OWASP updates Top 10 list, supply chain risks now top concern
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
OWASP updates its Top 10 application security risks, with Software Supply Chain Failures now the third biggest concern for professionals worldwide.
Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.