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.
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Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.
BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
3 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security
3 days ago
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data protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
Monash unveils Australia’s first AI supercomputer for research
Last week
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia’s first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.
Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Last week
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ai
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investment
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growth
Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Last week
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, strengthening Asia Pacific security
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Accenture will acquire Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX, enhancing its security services across Asia Pacific amid rising digital threats.
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Last week
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digital transformation
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mfa
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phishing
Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Last week
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.
Lotte Chilsung debuts automated beverage hub with Dematic tech
Last week
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supply chain
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ai
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dematic
Lotte Chilsung launches South Korea's first multi-product automated beverage logistics hub in Bupyeong, boosting efficiency and cutting costs with Dematic technology.
Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.
SK Telecom launches NVIDIA AI cloud to boost Korea's AI models
Last week
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virtualisation
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
SK Telecom partners with VAST Data to launch a NVIDIA-powered AI cloud, boosting South Korea's national AI model development with rapid, sovereign infrastructure.
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Last week
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pam
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%
Last week
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rpa
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erp
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ai
Rimini Street has joined the US GSA Schedule, enabling government agencies to save up to 50% on Oracle, SAP and VMware support services.
Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai security
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ai
Microsoft appoints Matt Milton as President of Microsoft Canada to spearhead AI adoption and digital innovation across the country.
Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access
Last week
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications.
LG & MasterChef Australia unite for culinary masterclass event
Last week
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marketing
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food and beverage
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lg
LG Electronics teamed up with MasterChef Australia to host a culinary masterclass event, showcasing its kitchen appliances used on the popular TV series.
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Last week
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.
Ethereum leads July surge as altcoins & stablecoins shine
Last week
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crypto
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payment technologies
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defi
Ethereum surged in July with a 127.7% rise in institutional holdings, leading a 13.3% crypto market growth driven by altcoins, stablecoins, and new regulations.
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.