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 16
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead APJ channel strategy
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead channel strategy across Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing partner engagement and AI-driven solutions delivery.
Turnitin updates tool to detect AI bypassers & humanised text
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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llms
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ai
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education, learning & training
Turnitin has updated its AI detection tools to identify AI-generated and humanised text, helping educators uphold academic integrity amid rising misuse.
Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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leadership
Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
HPE unveils agentic AI upgrades to Juniper for self-driving IT
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE enhances its Juniper Networking portfolio with agentic AI, boosting autonomous IT operations and AI-driven troubleshooting across wired, wireless, and data centre networks.
Adobe names Meredith O'Ryan Director of Enterprise Marketing
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Meredith O'Ryan has been named Adobe's Director of Enterprise Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, also overseeing flagship events across Asia Pacific.
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.
AI agents to power 40% of enterprise apps by 2026, says Gartner
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
By 2026, 40% of enterprise apps will integrate task-specific AI agents, transforming workflows and collaboration, Gartner predicts.
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
HPE launches agentic AI to transform Juniper network operations
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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firewalls
HPE unveils agentic AI in its Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing self-driving network operations to simplify IT management and enhance user experience.
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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iot security
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mdm
Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.
Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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lenovo
Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.