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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.
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System integration failures cost UK retailers millions yearly

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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System integration failures cost UK retailers millions annually, with one in ten losing over GBP £1 million due to breakdowns impacting revenue and operations.
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Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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travel
Loganair's new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.
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Emotional connections key as brands rethink loyalty strategies

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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A study of 400 European brands reveals that emotional connections, not just discounts, are crucial for loyalty in an era of membership fatigue.
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UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.
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Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Scotland plans to slash electricity costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh, boosting competitiveness and green energy use without raising consumer bills.
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Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers' shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.
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Pattern appoints Luke Elliott to drive European eCommerce growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Pattern has named Luke Elliott as VP of Ecommerce Europe to boost growth and marketplace strategy for its European clients.
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Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Rachelle Alexis Lim has been named MultiSafepay CEO to expand its payment services, especially targeting SMEs across Europe, following its acquisition by Ant International.
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Hexaware names Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head to boost growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Hexaware Technologies appoints Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head to lead growth and technology transformation across enterprises and global centres.
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OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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quantum computing
OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.
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Progress Software unveils Sitefinity AI tool for tailored web content

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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personalisation
Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI tool enabling real-time, personalised web content tailored to user prompts and queries.
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AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.
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Dell & NVIDIA expand AI Factory to simplify enterprise deployments

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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edge computing
Dell and NVIDIA enhance the AI Factory, offering integrated infrastructure and automation to speed up enterprise AI deployment and reduce costs.
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Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.
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New alliance aims to fast-track AI data centre development

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hi-tequity and Site Selection Group form an alliance to fast-track AI data centre projects by integrating site, power, incentives, and hardware services.
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Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield as Head of Strategic Solutions to enhance safeguarding features ahead of FCA's 2026 regulatory changes.