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 12
Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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hp
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3d printing
Entry-level 3D printers saw a 21% revenue surge in Q2 2025, while Industrial and Midrange segments faced declines amid weak investment and market shifts.
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
Discovery Consulting launches tool to automate SAP work schedules
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hcm
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workforce technology
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hr
Discovery Consulting unveils SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, automating employee scheduling to ease HR workload and enhance payroll accuracy globally.
SugarCRM appoints Maksim Ovsyannikov as Chief Product Officer
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
SugarCRM appoints Maksim Ovsyannikov as Chief Product Officer to lead global AI-driven product strategy and enhance sales automation tools worldwide.
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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erp
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oracle
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smb
Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
Most HR leaders doubt managers' AI skills despite rising demand
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Just 8% of HR leaders trust their managers have the skills to use AI effectively, despite rising employee performance demands linked to AI use, says Gartner.
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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llms
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ai
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nzx
Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.
Pete Harteveld becomes Exabeam CEO as company posts strong growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Pete Harteveld becomes Exabeam CEO as the cybersecurity firm reports double-digit quarterly and yearly bookings growth under new leadership.
Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.
Teradata launches AI-driven customer intelligence package to boost CX
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Teradata launches Autonomous Customer Intelligence, an AI-driven package to transform customer data into real-time actions, boosting CX at enterprise scale.
Gartner forecasts major consolidation in agentic AI market ahead
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Gartner forecasts a major consolidation in the agentic AI market as supply far exceeds demand, leading to a significant sector correction and future growth.
Datadog surpasses 1,000 integrations, boosting AI observability
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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apm
Datadog has surpassed 1,000 integrations on its platform, enhancing AI observability and end-to-end visibility across diverse technology stacks.
NetSuite boosts AI partner growth with SuiteApp.AI Marketplace
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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rpa
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erp
NetSuite launches SuiteApp.AI Marketplace and updates its developer programme to help partners create and promote AI-powered business applications globally.
Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem to boost security with integrated AI-driven endpoint management and real-time threat response across 35 million endpoints globally.
DroneShield invests AUD $13 million in new Adelaide R&D centre
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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systems integration
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r&d
DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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malware
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vpns
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phishing
Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
AI regulation set to cause 30% rise in legal disputes by 2028
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
AI regulation breaches may trigger a 30% rise in legal disputes for tech firms by 2028, with most IT leaders wary of compliance challenges in GenAI rollout.
Pax8 Playbook guides MSPs in AI transition for SMB sector
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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ai
Pax8 unveils the Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook, guiding MSPs to lead SMB AI adoption with outcome-focused services and agentic workflows.
Ricoh study shows human connection remains vital in service era
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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ai
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh partners with expert Erica Dhawan to reveal study showing 85% in the US prefer genuine human service over automation in customer care.
Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.