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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.
Stories by Melvin
HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy
Yesterday
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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cx
HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth
Yesterday
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cleantech
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climate change
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bendigo and adelaide bank
Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board as Non-Executive Director, aiming to boost fintech growth and support regional and climate-focused innovation.
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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data privacy
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.
Wild Tech hires Andrew Kirk to lead enterprise cloud growth
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Wild Tech appoints Andrew Kirk as Senior Business Development Manager to boost enterprise cloud growth and drive digital transformation partnerships across APAC.
HPE unifies partner programmes, expands AI & cloud training
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
HPE launches unified Partner Ready Vantage programme to simplify enrolment and boost partner expertise in AI, cloud, and hybrid solutions globally.
Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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commerce systems
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ai
Ingram Micro appoints Kaaren Lewis and Mo Kandeel as directors, enhancing its Australian leadership to boost growth in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and endpoint tech.
Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
2 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.
CommScope unveils FiberREACH & CableGuide 360 for smarter edge
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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poe
CommScope launches FiberREACH and CableGuide 360 to enhance power and connectivity at the network edge, boosting enterprise cable management globally.
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive
Last week
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fintech
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global expansion
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coo
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.
Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.
Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program & expands leadership team
Last week
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it services
Adelaide's Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program, appointing Sean Sounes to lead ServiceNow solutions and bolster digital transformation across APAC.
Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
Last week
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Last week
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive
Last week
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.
Alibaba Cloud to open second data centre in South Korea by 2025
Last week
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Alibaba Cloud will open its second South Korean data centre by June 2025 to boost AI and cloud services amid rising local demand.
Netskope expands Microsoft partnership to boost AI data security
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netskope expands its partnership with Microsoft to integrate data security across cloud and AI environments, enhancing protection for enterprise users.
Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
Last week
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
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streaming
Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
Oracle adds xAI Grok models to boost its enterprise AI cloud
Last week
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data protection
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ai security
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genai
Oracle integrates xAI’s Grok models into its Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing enterprise AI with advanced reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and strong data protection.
LG launches EOFY sale with up to 38% off TVs, monitors & bundles
Last week
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG Electronics launches EOFY sale in Australia with up to 38% off TVs, monitors, bundles, and home appliances including washing machines and vacuums.
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
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breach prevention
A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.