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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Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
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data analytics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.
Australia’s gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC
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gaming
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.
FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills
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hyperscale
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martech
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genai
Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia’s vocational education sector.
Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship
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printing
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ricoh
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scholarship
Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.
Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Rubrik unveils Agent Rewind, a tool to safely reverse AI agent errors and improve transparency, enhancing trust in autonomous AI for enterprises.
Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home
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dei
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australian government
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aged care
Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.
Heatwave boosts Huski’s global sales of champagne coolers
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physical security
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clean technologies
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amazon
Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Over 90% of Australian firms will adopt agentic AI within six months, driving investments to USD $12.3 billion by 2028 and reshaping business operations.
PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders
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digital signage
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martech
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partner programmes
PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.
Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software
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financial systems
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xero
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education, learning & training
Chris Teeling has been appointed CEO of Arlo Software, leading its global expansion from the Petone headquarters in Wellington.
Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Dr. Bronner's monthly Amazon sales in Australia surged by 55% after Pattern revamped its storefront, boosting revenue and customer engagement.
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Techcombank has reappointed Dr Jens Lottner as CEO from 2025 to 2030, recognising his leadership in driving growth and digital transformation.
Dell unveils AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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genai
Dell upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA GPUs and Elastic tech to boost enterprise AI data processing and unstructured data management.
LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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smart tv
LG launches the CineBeam S, its smallest 4K projector, in Australia at AUD $2,499 with a pre-order discount ahead of the 11 August release.
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.
Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Visa has appointed Meble Tin as Head of Marketing for Oceania, leading efforts from Sydney to boost brand and client engagement across the region.
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.
Wild Tech to lead digital overhaul for Harrisons with AI focus
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Wild Tech partners with Harrisons Peninsular to spearhead a multi-phase digital overhaul using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AI to boost efficiency in Malaysia.
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.