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Melvin Hipolito
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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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Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
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AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.
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Australian shoppers prefer human support over AI in Black Friday sales

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Australian shoppers favour human support over AI for Black Friday, with 55% preferring email communication and only 2% opting for chatbots during sales.
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Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.
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AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.
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Itential unveils FlowAI for secure agentic orchestration in IT

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Itential launches FlowAI, enabling secure AI-driven orchestration in enterprise IT, blending intelligent agents with governed automation workflows.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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Omada named leader & innovator in QKS Group IGA report

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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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.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.
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Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.
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Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
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Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.
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F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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Denodo boosts AI-driven marketing with unified data platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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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.
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RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.
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Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian firm StyleMatrix urges retailers to use AI for smarter stock control and targeted promotions to protect profit margins amid rising costs.
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Australian gym pioneer adopts CoverMe to boost staff efficiency

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Mel Tempest, Australian gym pioneer, adopts CoverMe platform at her Ballarat fitness club to enhance staff efficiency and streamline operations.
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Tech marketing in 2026 shifts to evidence & unified messaging

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Tech marketing in 2026 will prioritise clear, unified messaging and strong customer evidence over high-volume tactics to drive measurable business results.