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.
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HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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surveillance
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facial recognition
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contactless technology
HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.
Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
Diligent named leader in IDC MarketScape for GRC software 2025
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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diligent
Diligent has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 for its AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance software platform.
TeamViewer launches AI-powered tools to boost IT support speed
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
TeamViewer unveils AI-powered TeamViewer Intelligence to speed up IT support via real-time automation and enhanced session insights for global users.
GenAI adoption surges in healthcare but security hurdles remain
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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genai
Nearly all healthcare organisations use GenAI, but 96% face data security and scaling challenges, risking patient privacy and infrastructure strain, finds Nutanix.
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.
Cloudflare makes AI crawlers opt-in, giving power to creators
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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ai
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copyright
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pinterest
Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, letting website owners opt-in to share content, aiming to protect creators and create fair AI content use.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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malware
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data protection
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semiconductors
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
Cohesity marks sixth year as Gartner Leader for data protection
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Cohesity has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
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.
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.
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.
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.