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 21
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer and Michelle Graff as Senior VP to boost partner growth globally.
Adobe Firefly adds AI sound & video tools to boost creativity
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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genai
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ai
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content creation
Adobe Firefly launches new AI tools for bespoke sound effects, video editing, and avatar creation, enhancing creative control and streamlining production.
Appian appoints David Crozier as Chief Marketing Officer
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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lcnc
Appian has named David Crozier as its Chief Marketing Officer from July 2025, leveraging his tech marketing expertise to boost global growth.
Zoho unveils Zia LLM & AI suite with strong data privacy focus
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Zoho launches Zia LLM and AI suite with strong data privacy focus, offering no-code tools and agents to boost efficiency across business functions.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.
F5 unveils AI Assistant to automate iRules & simplify app security
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 launches AI Assistant to simplify app security and automate iRules code generation, boosting efficiency in hybrid and multicloud environments.
Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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cloud security
Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench to accelerate AI in business
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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lcnc
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling firms to build and oversee AI agents, simplifying integration and boosting enterprise AI adoption.
Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
GenAI model spending to reach USD $14.2 billion globally in 2025
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Global spending on generative AI models is set to hit USD $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models rapidly gaining traction, Gartner predicts.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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drones
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data analytics
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ai
The global Earth intelligence market is projected to exceed USD $4.2 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered analysis of satellite and sensor data.
Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has claimed over 700 DDoS attacks since 2023, blurring lines between hacktivism and commercial cyber operations.
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.