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 5
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Tower appoints Dr. Stephen Hastings and Micheal Maclean to lead its digital and data strategy, enhancing customer experience and driving business growth.
OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
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devices
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agentic ai
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file sharing
OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Paul Smith appoints Verde Digital to boost global SEO presence
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digital transformation
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martech
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e-commerce
Paul Smith has appointed Verde Digital to enhance its global SEO, aiming to expand reach in the luxury market through targeted, innovative digital strategies.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops
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ai
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
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hyperscale
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dc
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devices
Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
Sinch tops Gartner CPaaS report for multinational & video use
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Sinch leads Gartner's 2025 CPaaS report, ranking top for multinational organisations and video use cases, reflecting its global communication strengths.
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
Victoria expands AWS partnership with AUD $20 billion cloud boost
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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quantum computing
Victoria partners with AWS in a AUD $20 billion deal to boost cloud infrastructure, AI, and public digital services, accelerating the state's tech transformation.
HR leaders urged to prioritise accurate data in 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Accurate HR data is vital in 2025, helping teams avoid costly errors and make confident decisions with reliable, integrated systems.
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
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firewalls
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.
AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth
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partner programmes
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collaboration
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resellers
AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Ververica powers real-time odds & fraud defence for betting firms
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private cloud
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public cloud
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cx
Ververica's Unified Streaming Data Platform enables global betting firms to deliver live odds with sub-second latency, boosting fraud defence and user personalisation.
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.
Australia’s top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post
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marketing
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instagram
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social media
Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post as TikTok and Instagram redefine how Aussies discover meals and dining spots.
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.