About Melvin
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.
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Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Yesterday
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.
Giving Day delivers essential aid & raises AUD $6,340 for Victorians
Yesterday
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blue connections
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digital inclusion
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poverty
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies raised AUD $6,340 and packed essential hampers and backpacks to aid Victorian families facing hardship in 2025.
Techno Digital opens USD $175m AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Chennai
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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dc
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gis
Techno Digital has opened a USD $175m 36MW AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Chennai, boosting digital infrastructure with sustainable, high-capacity facilities.
Boomi named a Leader in Forrester Wave for iPaaS, Q3 2025
Yesterday
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api
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ai
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bi
Boomi leads the Forrester Wave for iPaaS in Q3 2025, topping strategy scores and excelling in AI, APIs, and customer satisfaction.
Cognizant & Eagle Eye join to advance AI-driven loyalty tech
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cognizant
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customer engagement
Cognizant and Eagle Eye have partnered to offer AI-driven, real-time loyalty and promotions solutions for global retail, travel and hospitality enterprises.
FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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customer service
FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.
Check Point named Leader in Gartner’s 2025 hybrid firewall report
Yesterday
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network security
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cloud security
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email security
Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for innovation and robust multi-environment security.
Fortinet named leader in Gartner’s 2025 hybrid mesh firewall
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
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network security
Fortinet leads Gartner’s inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.
Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI to lead strategy & growth
Yesterday
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ai
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opinion
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marketing strategy
Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI as Head of Strategy and Growth, aiming to enhance AI-driven marketing with a focus on smarter business outcomes.
Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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vpns
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mfa
Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.
APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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public cloud
APAC enterprises plan to boost AI and GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn by 2025, driven by growing adoption and strategic partnerships amidst talent and integration challenges.
Bangkok Bank extends New Relic deal to boost digital banking
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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fintech
Bangkok Bank has extended its deal with New Relic to enhance its digital banking app, boosting system uptime by 90% and improving customer experience.
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead APJ channel strategy
Yesterday
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead channel strategy across Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing partner engagement and AI-driven solutions delivery.
Claroty earns AWS recognition for OT security in manufacturing
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot security
Claroty has gained AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for its xDome platform, boosting OT security for manufacturers amid rising digital risks.
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration
Yesterday
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endpoint protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike will acquire Onum to integrate its real-time data pipeline tech with Falcon SIEM, boosting speed, cutting costs, and enhancing autonomous threat detection.
Turnitin updates tool to detect AI bypassers & humanised text
Yesterday
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llms
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ai
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education, learning & training
Turnitin has updated its AI detection tools to identify AI-generated and humanised text, helping educators uphold academic integrity amid rising misuse.
Zhik to supply technical uniforms for 2025 canoe slalom worlds
Yesterday
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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sportstech
Zhik will supply technical uniforms for volunteers and staff at the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith, extending its Paddle Australia partnership.
Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity
Yesterday
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dei
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show
Yesterday
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soc
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physical security
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security industry
Gallagher Security will unveil cloud-led innovations and a transformative security platform at GSX 2025, highlighting new tools like QuickSwitch and AccessNow.
Spectrum bolsters board & executive with key new appointments
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fleet management
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cfo
Spectrum appoints Billy Aucamp as CFO, Jeremy Foster as Director, and John Marshall as Board Advisor, strengthening leadership and governance.