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.
Stories by Melvin - Page 2
Eagle Eye & Ecrebo partner to boost smart receipt marketing
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Eagle Eye and Ecrebo have partnered to blend personalised marketing with POS tech, enhancing retail promotions and loyalty programmes at store checkouts.
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
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windows 11
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consumer electronics
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gdp
Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications
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uc
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cx
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martech
Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.
Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia’s digital hub
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
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smartphones
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.
Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.
Dan Wensley named new CEO to drive global GTIA initiatives
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digital transformation
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it professionals
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board of directors
Dan Wensley has been appointed CEO of the Global Technology Industry Association, aiming to boost member growth and global IT community engagement.
AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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phishing
AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.
Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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honeywell
Wavelink teams up with Honeywell to offer its PSS mobility portfolio across Australian industries, enhancing channel support and customer lifecycle management.
SAP appoints Peter Moore as head of APAC partner ecosystem
Last week
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digital transformation
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sap
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leadership
SAP has named Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific, aiming to boost partner collaboration amid rising cloud adoption in the region.
Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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it automation
Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
John Ederer appointed Chief Financial Officer at Teradata
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data analytics
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low-code
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ai
Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.
Denis Maguire to lead New Relic enterprise sales in Australia
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic appoints Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and NZ, aiming to boost growth with enhanced observability solutions.
Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
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hcm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.
Ofload appoints Dean Newman as new COO to drive national growth
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digital transformation
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mba
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coo
Ofload has appointed Dean Newman as COO to boost its national expansion, leveraging his 30 years of supply chain and digital transformation expertise.
Avalara appoints Sydney Carey & Karyn Smith to top roles
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Sydney Carey as CFO and Karyn Smith as Chief Legal Officer to boost finance and legal leadership in global tax tech operations.
Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting
This month
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.
AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
This month
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ai
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cleantech
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conservation
Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.
Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
This month
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smartphones
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data science
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ai
Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.
Fire on the Hill grows US team & wins major client contracts
This month
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martech
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reputation management
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amadeus
Fire on the Hill bolsters U.S. presence with new senior hires and key client wins across tech, travel, education, and energy sectors, expanding its New York base.