About Melvin

Melvin Hipolito
Editor
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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CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.

Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports
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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.

Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations
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pam
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.

Frontier Media AI appoints Matt Hunt CEO & launches AI platform
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Frontier Media AI names Matt Hunt CEO and unveils Frontier OS, an AI-driven platform automating marketing to boost agency-client results.

Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Auckland’s Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand’s first fully digital local bank.

HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades
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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.

In Marketing We Trust unveils new leaders & advisory board
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data analytics
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ai
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digital media
In Marketing We Trust announces key leadership promotions and forms its first advisory board to accelerate global growth and enhance client services.

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
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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
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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.

BlackLine backs Clearsulting’s Australia move to boost finance
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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blackline
BlackLine supports Clearsulting’s expansion into Australia to enhance finance digital transformation, offering local access to combined consulting and software solutions.

CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.

Australians embrace AI to write heartfelt messages in greeting cards
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ai
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valentine's day
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digital age
Australians increasingly use AI to craft heartfelt messages in greeting cards for occasions like birthdays and baby showers, easing pressure to find the right words.

Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Over 150 million New Zealand-linked records, including government and banking credentials, are exposed on the dark web, raising growing cyber threat concerns.

Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security
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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
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data science
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iam
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threat intelligence
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.

Shane Sullivan named National Sales Manager at Jet Technologies
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marketing
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mba
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leadership
Jet Technologies has appointed Shane Sullivan as National Sales Manager, driving growth in its Print Division across Australia and New Zealand.

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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industry 4.0
Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.

Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth
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cx
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martech
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westpac
Wisr has named Sam Harding as COO, leveraging his 20 years’ banking experience to enhance operations and drive growth in personal and vehicle loans.

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
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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.