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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 20
HPE unveils agentic AI upgrades to Juniper for self-driving IT
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE enhances its Juniper Networking portfolio with agentic AI, boosting autonomous IT operations and AI-driven troubleshooting across wired, wireless, and data centre networks.
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
HPE launches agentic AI to transform Juniper network operations
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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firewalls
HPE unveils agentic AI in its Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing self-driving network operations to simplify IT management and enhance user experience.
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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edr
Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Generative AI transforms Women's Rugby World Cup broadcasts
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini's AI-powered TryZone IQ will enhance live Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 broadcasts with real-time insights, boosting fan engagement globally.
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.
Paul Smith appoints Verde Digital to boost global SEO presence
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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e-commerce
Paul Smith has appointed Verde Digital to enhance its global SEO, aiming to expand reach in the luxury market through targeted, innovative digital strategies.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
Sinch tops Gartner CPaaS report for multinational & video use
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Sinch leads Gartner's 2025 CPaaS report, ranking top for multinational organisations and video use cases, reflecting its global communication strengths.
Ververica powers real-time odds & fraud defence for betting firms
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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private cloud
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public cloud
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cx
Ververica's Unified Streaming Data Platform enables global betting firms to deliver live odds with sub-second latency, boosting fraud defence and user personalisation.
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.