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 24
Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Jonathan Zanger appointed CTO at Check Point to lead AI-driven cyber security initiatives and advance automation across its Infinity Platform globally.
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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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
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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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.
Appian appoints David Crozier as Chief Marketing Officer
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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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.
Zoho unveils Zia LLM & AI suite with strong data privacy focus
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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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.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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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.
JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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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
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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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
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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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.
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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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
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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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.
Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.
AWS & IRCAI award USD $4 million to 23 climate tech startups
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
AWS and IRCAI will fund 23 climate tech startups with USD $4 million in cloud credits to accelerate AI-driven solutions tackling environmental challenges.
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO to boost Mortar AI global growth
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO of Mortar AI to spearhead global growth and launch new Marketing Mix Modelling tool across US, UK and Asia.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
GenAI model spending to reach USD $14.2 billion globally in 2025
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
Global spending on generative AI models is set to hit USD $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models rapidly gaining traction, Gartner predicts.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.