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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Iron Mountain posts record Q2 results as revenue hits USD $1.7 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Iron Mountain reports record Q2 revenue of USD $1.7 billion, driven by strong growth in data centre and storage services, boosting full-year 2025 outlook.
CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike launches Signal, an AI-driven detection engine that spots stealthy cyber threats by analysing behavioural deviations in real time, improving early threat response.
CrowdStrike launches new AI security & readiness services for SOCs
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
CrowdStrike unveils two AI-focused services to enhance security and operational readiness of AI systems within security operations centres (SOCs).
X Reality Group wins AUD $5.71m Texas public safety contract
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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law enforcement
X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.
CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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pam
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iam
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zero trust security
CyberArk has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Privileged Identity Management report, praised for innovation and comprehensive identity security.
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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robots
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drones
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.
CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.
CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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martech
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ai security
CrowdStrike and OpenAI have partnered to enhance SaaS security by enabling oversight of AI agents, linking each to their human creator across 175+ applications.
Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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physical security
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iam
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ueba
Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.
HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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storage
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firewalls
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data protection
HPE expands AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection in Australia, integrating Juniper Networks tech to boost zero-trust and cyber resilience for enterprises.
Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.
Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.
Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Manifest launches AI Risk module to provide enterprises with automated, real-time governance enhancing AI model security and supply chain transparency.
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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data science
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iam
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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mdm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.
AI agents & data readiness top Gartner's 2025 tech priorities
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle highlights AI agents and AI-ready data as top priorities, reflecting a shift to sustainable, scalable AI deployment in businesses.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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martech
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ai
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visual effects
Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.