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 5
Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.
Australian shoppers prefer human support over AI in Black Friday sales
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Australian shoppers favour human support over AI for Black Friday, with 55% preferring email communication and only 2% opting for chatbots during sales.
Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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ai
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ict sector
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board of directors
Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data protection
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rpa
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genai
By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.
Itential unveils FlowAI for secure agentic orchestration in IT
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Itential launches FlowAI, enabling secure AI-driven orchestration in enterprise IT, blending intelligent agents with governed automation workflows.
One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
Omada named leader & innovator in QKS Group IGA report
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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socs
Omada has been named a Leader and Emerging Innovator in QKS Group's SPARK Matrix for Identity Governance and Administration, praised for its AI-driven platform.
cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data protection
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mdm
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public sector
HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.
Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai models
Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.
F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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ai
F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.
Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
Denodo boosts AI-driven marketing with unified data platform
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Denodo, dubbed 'One to Watch', enhances AI-driven marketing with a unified data platform integrated in Snowflake's AI Data Cloud for real-time insights.
RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.
Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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ai
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retail
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2026
Australian firm StyleMatrix urges retailers to use AI for smarter stock control and targeted promotions to protect profit margins amid rising costs.
Australian gym pioneer adopts CoverMe to boost staff efficiency
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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workforce technology
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serco
Mel Tempest, Australian gym pioneer, adopts CoverMe platform at her Ballarat fitness club to enhance staff efficiency and streamline operations.
Tech marketing in 2026 shifts to evidence & unified messaging
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Tech marketing in 2026 will prioritise clear, unified messaging and strong customer evidence over high-volume tactics to drive measurable business results.