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.
Stories by Melvin
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer and Michelle Graff as Senior VP to boost partner growth globally.
Adobe Firefly adds AI sound & video tools to boost creativity
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genai
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ai
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content creation
Adobe Firefly launches new AI tools for bespoke sound effects, video editing, and avatar creation, enhancing creative control and streamlining production.
SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup
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gaming
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uc
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network infrastructure
SpinTel launches its Ultra WiFi 5G Modem in Australia, offering plug-and-play setup on Optus' 5G network from AUD $59/month with unlimited data.
Appian appoints David Crozier as Chief Marketing Officer
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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lcnc
Appian has named David Crozier as its Chief Marketing Officer from July 2025, leveraging his tech marketing expertise to boost global growth.
Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, an AI-driven cyber defence programme with a new security data region in Jakarta to boost local cyber resilience.
Zoho unveils Zia LLM & AI suite with strong data privacy focus
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Zoho launches Zia LLM and AI suite with strong data privacy focus, offering no-code tools and agents to boost efficiency across business functions.
Confluent Cloud now available for AI solutions in AWS Marketplace
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Confluent Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace, enabling faster, real-time data streaming for AI agents and workflows across organisations.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
CapitaLand partners with Alibaba Cloud to boost AI in China ops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
CapitaLand partners with Alibaba Cloud to enhance AI use in China, boosting smart operations and ESG efforts across its property portfolio.
Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.
Datadog launches Sydney AWS region to boost local compliance
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edutech
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog launches full platform on AWS Sydney Region, enabling Australian firms to meet strict local data privacy and compliance rules in cloud usage.
Beaten Zone fund wins approval, targets AUD $451m defence tech
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software
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australian government
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venture capital
Beaten Zone Venture Capital Fund 1 has gained Early Stage Venture Capital registration, targeting AUD $451m in defence tech investments with tax benefits for partners.
Australian workplaces face productivity losses from friction
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace culture
A report reveals 92% of Australian workers experience workplace friction, hampering productivity due to poor communication, complex processes, and tech overload.
JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team
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clean technologies
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digitalisation
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kpmg
JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.
F5 unveils AI Assistant to automate iRules & simplify app security
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 launches AI Assistant to simplify app security and automate iRules code generation, boosting efficiency in hybrid and multicloud environments.
Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools
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data protection
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dr
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cloud security
Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
Sony unveils RX1R III premium compact with 61MP sensor at AUD $7,999
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clean technologies
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sony
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photography
Sony launches the RX1R III premium compact camera with 61MP full-frame sensor, ZEISS lens, and advanced AI autofocus for AUD $7,999 in Australia from August 2025.
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench to accelerate AI in business
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digital transformation
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it automation
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lcnc
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling firms to build and oversee AI agents, simplifying integration and boosting enterprise AI adoption.
Celonis appoints Dilipkumar Khandelwal to lead AI & India growth
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erp
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ai
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sap
Celonis appoints Dilipkumar Khandelwal as Chief Customer Officer and India Advisory Board Chair to boost AI value and expand in India.