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 26
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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genai
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linkedin
The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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fintech
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partner programmes
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ai
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.
DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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drones
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asx
DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.
Teradata launches on-premises AI Factory for secure private AI
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
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genai
Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution integrating AI and ML tools for secure, compliant private AI in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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ai
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digital engagement
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social media
LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
CommScope unveils FiberREACH & CableGuide 360 for smarter edge
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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poe
CommScope launches FiberREACH and CableGuide 360 to enhance power and connectivity at the network edge, boosting enterprise cable management globally.
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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fintech
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global expansion
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coo
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
Netskope expands Microsoft partnership to boost AI data security
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Netskope expands its partnership with Microsoft to integrate data security across cloud and AI environments, enhancing protection for enterprise users.
Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
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streaming
Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
NiCE & AWS deepen AI partnership to power CX automation
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NiCE expands its AI partnership with AWS to enhance CXone Mpower, bringing advanced AI-powered automation to customer experience workflows at enterprise scale.
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle as UK and Ireland General Manager to accelerate growth in cloud-based accounting and advisory services amid digital transformation.
Monday.com appoints Harris Beber as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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google
Monday.com has appointed Harris Beber as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing from New York, starting 3 July 2025 amid its growth plans.
Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.