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 19
Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cfo
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
Generative AI drives 3,500% surge in US travel planning online
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.
Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.
SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.
Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
SAS named market leader for AI-driven fraud & AML solutions
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
SAS has been named Market Leader in AI-driven fraud and AML case management, praised for its stable platform and advanced cloud-native AI features.
Mortar Group appoints Paul Sigaloff as first Global Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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crm
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martech
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rpa
Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ddos
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hybrid cloud
F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.
AI drives content surge but human creativity sets brands apart
Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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martech
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physical security
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personalisation
Bain finds AI boosts media content volume, yet human creativity remains vital for authentic, trusted brands to stand out in a crowded market.
Celonis launches app to help businesses comply with new EUDR
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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celonis
Celonis launches EUDR Manager App to help firms ensure supply chains comply with EU deforestation rules by 2025 with real-time monitoring and AI risk screening.
KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has launched a free, multilingual resource kit featuring arcade-style tools to help organisations boost cybersecurity during Awareness Month 2025.
AI PCs to make up 31% of global shipments by end of 2025
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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slm
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ai
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pc shipments
Gartner forecasts AI PCs will make up 31% of global shipments in 2025, rising to 55% and 143 million units by 2026 amid market uncertainties.
Check Point named Leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid firewall report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud 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
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Fortinet leads Gartner's inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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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
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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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.
Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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leadership
Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.