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 8
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet reported Q3 revenue up 14% to USD $1.72bn, driven by strong product sales and a surge in adoption of its FortiSASE security solution.
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to lead growth
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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cx
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth of its expereoOne Network-as-a-Service platform.
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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gaming
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devops
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digital transformation
Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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ai
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finops
Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.
Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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social media
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creators
Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
Farizon SuperVan debuts as NordEast appoints Kevin Richards
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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evs
NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand's commercial fleet electrification by 2028.
Guidewire to acquire ProNavigator, boosting insurance knowledge
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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insurance
Guidewire will acquire ProNavigator, enhancing its platform with context-aware knowledge to improve efficiency and service in the P&C insurance sector.
SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SonicWall launches a unified cybersecurity platform offering advanced threat protection and cloud security to combat complex cyber threats globally.
B2B tech CMOs face pressure to prove ROI amid wider remits
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
B2B technology CMOs face greater pressure to prove ROI amid wider roles, budget cuts, and rising AI use, reveals the CMO Survey 2025.
Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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slm
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erp
Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.
Snowflake unveils new tools for secure enterprise AI development
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake launches new developer tools to boost secure, efficient enterprise AI development, enhancing collaboration, open-source integration, and performance.
ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounts payable
UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.
Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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martech
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social media
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cybercrime
New Zealand faces NZD $1.6bn in scam losses; criminologist urges tougher regulation on social media and telco firms to curb cybercrime syndicates.
LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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edge computing
LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.
Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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encryption
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iam
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llms
Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.
Cloudera named leader in Forrester Wave amid ANZ AI spend
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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edge computing
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data fabric
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genai
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's Data Fabric Platforms report, highlighting its strength in data management amid growing AI spend in Australia and New Zealand.
Smartsheet revamps partner programme with new global incentives
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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ai ethics & governance
Smartsheet is upgrading its Aligned Partner Programme with new global incentives, tools, and a strategic AWS collaboration to boost enterprise adoption.
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.