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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Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
5 days ago
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clean technologies
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climate change
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united nations
The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
Adrian Smith appointed Chief Executive Officer of PMT Security
5 days ago
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smart cities
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customer service
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security industry
Adrian Smith has been named CEO of PMT Security, aiming to drive growth while maintaining its family-run culture and expanding integrated security solutions.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
Amber Technology reveals top audio gifts for Father's Day
Last week
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Amber Technology's Father’s Day guide showcases premium audio gifts, from JBL speakers to PSB headphones and the Robosen Bumblebee robot.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
Last week
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dr
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
Last week
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cloud services
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social media
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digital literacy
Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships
Last week
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social media
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texting
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messaging
Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.
Schneider Electric IT’s NZ branch posts strong revenue growth amid shift in contract mix
Last week
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power / energy
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schneider electric
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it department
Schneider Electric IT Australia's New Zealand branch posted a 37.7% revenue rise to NZ$21.73m in 2024, driven by maintenance and equipment sales growth.
Panasonic New Zealand reports heavy loss amidst decline in revenue and rising costs
Last week
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panasonic
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financial results
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fy
Panasonic New Zealand reports a net loss of NZD $4.57 million for 2025, hit by a 25% revenue drop and rising costs, reversing last year’s profit of NZD $1.67 million.
Adobe launches collaborative AI film project to empower creators
Last week
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martech
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ai
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visual effects
Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.
Ayala Land Hospitality adopts IDeaS tech to boost hotel revenue
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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customer service
Ayala Land Hospitality partners with IDeaS to deploy G3 Revenue Management System, boosting hotel revenue and guest experience across the Philippines.
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.
Hadean Energy’s hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist
Last week
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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energy sector
Sydney startup Hadean Energy’s hydrogen technology, cutting energy use by 30%, is named global finalist in the Shell-backed New Energy Challenge 2025.
Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul
Last week
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financial systems
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supply chain
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erp
Melbourne-based Aluminium Industries has tripled its growth after upgrading to the SYSPRO ERP system, boosting efficiency across multiple business divisions.
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Last week
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
Hitachi Vantara expands VSP One SDS features on Google Cloud
Last week
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara enhances VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, adding features like two-way replication to boost hybrid cloud data management and resilience.
Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR
Last week
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hcm
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capital management
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public sector
Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance
Last week
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Last week
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows
Last week
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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data privacy
Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees’ tasks.