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 - Page 6
Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.
Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026
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dr
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iot
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cloud services
Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.
Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience
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drones
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power / energy
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ai
Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.
Shippit unveils AI-driven NowGo platform to boost last-mile delivery
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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customer service
Shippit launches NowGo, an AI-powered platform boosting last-mile delivery efficiency, saving costs, and enhancing reliability for Australian businesses.
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4, letting customers split purchases up to AUD $2,000 into four interest-free instalments for more flexible payments.
Greg Hughes joins BlackLine board to boost enterprise growth
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data protection
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digital transformation
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erp
BlackLine has appointed Greg Hughes, former Veritas CEO, to its board to strengthen leadership and drive growth in enterprise software and transformation.
FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
FLOW Digital Infrastructure is building a 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo, with the first 6MW building opening in early 2027 to meet rising digital demand.
Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer
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pwc
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ipo
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cfo
Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.
Alibaba unveils Wan2.2, open-source suite for AI video creation
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ai
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software development
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ai models
Alibaba launches Wan2.2, an open-source AI suite enhancing cinematic video creation with improved quality, efficiency, and user control for creators worldwide.
Rippling’s rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
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hcm
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workforce technology
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onboarding
Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.
Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 will unite over 1,000 NZ tech resellers, vendors and partners at Auckland Showgrounds on 18 September for industry growth and innovation.
APAC retailers stay confident, prioritise loyalty amid challenges
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A survey of 288 APAC retailers shows strong confidence in customer engagement plans, with loyalty and personalised tools top priorities despite economic challenges.
Avocado Consulting appoints Steven Zacharidis to drive IT change
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
Avocado Consulting has appointed Steven Zacharidis to lead complex IT transformation projects, boosting its capability in enterprise and government sectors.
Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
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supply chain
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dicker data
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ict sector
Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.
Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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genai
Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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supply chain
Fiji now has the Pacific’s first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
AoFrio launches iQ to boost global smart refrigeration fleets
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saas
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iot
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fleet management
AoFrio has unveiled AoFrio iQ, a SaaS platform combining IoT hardware and software to enhance global management of smart commercial refrigeration fleets.
UC-ii launches in Australia with proven relief for joint pain
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healthtech
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prevention
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healthcare
UC-ii, a new joint supplement proven to relieve stiffness and improve mobility, has launched nationwide in Australian Go Vita stores at AUD $39.95 per month.
Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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risk & compliance
Tenable’s AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.