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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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.
Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals
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digital transformation
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soc
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ai
Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.
Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.
NetApp brings FSx for ONTAP to Amazon EVS for enhanced cloud migration
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storage
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firewalls
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data protection
NetApp has launched FSx for NetApp ONTAP as storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, boosting VMware cloud migration with improved data management and ransomware protection.
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.
Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
AI-driven SenFORCE set to replace outdated LPR in city streets
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smart cities
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ai
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senforce
SenSen Networks urges city councils to replace outdated LPR with AI-driven SenFORCE, offering smarter, real-time curbside enforcement for modern urban needs.
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
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firewalls
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encryption
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hyperscale
Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.
Datadog Q2 revenue jumps 28 per cent to USD $827 million on AI, cloud demand
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siem
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Datadog's Q2 revenue surged 28% to USD $827 million, driven by AI innovation and growing cloud demand from larger enterprise customers.
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
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uc
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digital transformation
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5g & beyond
Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.
Cohesity launches Aspire Partner Programme to boost data security
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data protection
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edge computing
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partner programmes
Cohesity launches its Aspire Partner Programme to support global partners in delivering secure, flexible data management and cyber resilience solutions.
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.
Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion
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digital transformation
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ai
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consultancy
Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.
NetApp brings enhanced data management to Amazon EVS on AWS
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
NetApp now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as external storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, enhancing data management for VMware workloads in the cloud.
Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy
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slm
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llms
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ai
The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
ManageEngine’s Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
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software development
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financial services
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio’s broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.