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.
Former TechDay team member.
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Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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socs
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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.
HPE unveils agentic AI upgrades to Juniper for self-driving IT
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE enhances its Juniper Networking portfolio with agentic AI, boosting autonomous IT operations and AI-driven troubleshooting across wired, wireless, and data centre networks.
IBM & AMD collaborate to develop quantum-centric supercomputers
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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quantum computing
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supply chain
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genai
IBM and AMD join forces to create quantum-centric supercomputers combining quantum tech with high-performance computing and AI for complex challenges.
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.
AI agents to power 40% of enterprise apps by 2026, says Gartner
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
By 2026, 40% of enterprise apps will integrate task-specific AI agents, transforming workflows and collaboration, Gartner predicts.
Bigtincan & Showpad to merge, targeting USD $12 billion market
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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erp
Bigtincan and Showpad will merge under Vector Capital to target the USD $12bn AI-driven sales enablement market, operating globally under the Showpad brand.
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
HPE launches agentic AI to transform Juniper network operations
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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firewalls
HPE unveils agentic AI in its Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing self-driving network operations to simplify IT management and enhance user experience.
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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iot security
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mdm
Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.
UKG appoints Jim Joudrey Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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martech
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hcm
UKG appoints Jim Joudrey as Chief Technology Officer to lead AI innovation and global engineering, overseeing a team of 4,000 technology professionals.
Workday Q2 revenues rise 13% as AI drives acquisitions, guidance up
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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google
Workday's Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.
Tom Kellermann joins HITRUST to drive cyber risk leadership
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Tom Kellermann has joined HITRUST as Vice President of Cyber Risk to enhance third-party security amid rising global cyber threats.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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smb
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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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.