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.
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Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.
AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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aiops
Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.
Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake unveils Cortex AI for Financial Services to unify data ecosystems, enabling secure AI model deployment and integration with top industry platforms.
Appian named leader for digital process automation by Forrester
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Appian has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Digital Process Automation report, praised for its AI integration and scalable automation platform.
Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
The Detour Dog malware has covertly hijacked over 30,000 websites globally, exploiting DNS TXT records to deliver stealthy, location-targeted attacks.
Pax8 appoints Tom Gavin to lead global marketing strategy & AI push
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Pax8 has appointed Tom Gavin as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to lead global marketing and advance its AI and managed intelligence initiatives.
Fluent Order Management launches on Google Cloud Marketplace
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fluent Commerce has launched its Fluent Order Management solution on Google Cloud Marketplace, simplifying procurement and boosting global retail operations.
Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.
US mall culture fades as online shopping soars across cities
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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online shopping
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us malls
US mall culture is fading as online shopping surges, with in-store visits down 62% and online sales up 111% across major cities in the past decade.
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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malware
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data protection
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physical security
Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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hcm
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capital management
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local government
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.
Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
GenAI models market to soar past USD $14 billion by 2025
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
The global generative AI models market is set to surge by 149.8% in 2025, surpassing USD $14 billion as adoption becomes standard across tech sectors.
Randall Robinson named Chief Financial Officer at Digital.ai
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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erp
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ai
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software development
Digital.ai appoints Randall Robinson as CFO to lead finance efforts and support growth in AI-driven software development for its global enterprise clients.
Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.
NEC leverages AI to boost TNFD risk analysis across 2,000 sites
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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displays
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risk & compliance
NEC harnesses AI to enhance local TNFD risk analysis at 2,000 sites, cutting assessment time from 40 hours to one, boosting environmental risk management.
São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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encryption
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motorola solutions
São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions' P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.
NiCE names Jeff Comstock as President to drive CX innovation
Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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saas
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uc
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cx
NiCE has appointed Jeff Comstock, former Microsoft VP, as President to lead innovation and expand AI-driven customer experience from October 2025.
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.