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
B&Q & GXO accelerate net-zero logistics with AI & clean fuels
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B&Q and GXO accelerate net-zero logistics, reducing emissions by 40% with AI and clean fuels, targeting carbon-neutral delivery by 2040.
Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool
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social media
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Alibaba has launched Wan2.2-S2V, an open-source speech-to-video model that creates high-quality animated videos from single photos and audio clips.
Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.
AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia
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Afterburner AI and LoanOptions.ai have joined forces to streamline digital lending for mortgage advisers across Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.
Appian appoints Scott Van Valkenburgh to lead global alliances
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
Appian has appointed Scott Van Valkenburgh as Senior VP to lead global partnerships, aiming to expand its AI-powered automation platform adoption worldwide.
Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.
HPE unveils agentic AI upgrades to Juniper for self-driving IT
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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.
CMYK renews Ricoh deal with printer upgrades & efficiency boost
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printing
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ricoh
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cloud printing
Australian printer CMYK Colour Online renews Ricoh deal for five years, adding advanced machines to boost print quality and efficiency by up to 20%.
IBM & AMD collaborate to develop quantum-centric supercomputers
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quantum computing
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supply chain
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genai
IBM and AMD join forces to create quantum-centric supercomputers combining quantum tech with high-performance computing and AI for complex challenges.
Litmaps secures NZD $1.4 million to drive global platform growth
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investment
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Litmaps has raised NZD $1.4 million in an oversubscribed round to expand its AI-driven research platform supporting over two million users globally.
Adobe names Meredith O'Ryan Director of Enterprise Marketing
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Meredith O'Ryan has been named Adobe's Director of Enterprise Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, also overseeing flagship events across Asia Pacific.
mecwacare trials InteliCare tech to enhance aged care safety
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data analytics
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predictive analytics
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health and wellbeing
mecwacare begins a three-month trial of InteliCare's sensor and analytics technology to enhance safety and wellbeing at its Prahran aged care centre.
Cloudflare boosts generative AI security for Australian firms
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data protection
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casb
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ai security
Cloudflare enhances security for Australian firms using generative AI with new integrations and real-time monitoring to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
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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.
CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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public cloud
CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns in September to unite experts on Kubernetes and AI, offering workshops and insights at the International Convention Centre.
AI agents to power 40% of enterprise apps by 2026, says Gartner
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
By 2026, 40% of enterprise apps will integrate task-specific AI agents, transforming workflows and collaboration, Gartner predicts.
Bigtincan & Showpad to merge, targeting USD $12 billion market
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cx
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erp
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deloitte
Bigtincan and Showpad will merge under Vector Capital to target the USD $12bn AI-driven sales enablement market, operating globally under the Showpad brand.
Ingram Micro brings Xvantage Integrations Hub to New Zealand
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digital transformation
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physical security
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financial systems
Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in New Zealand, enabling no-code workflow automation across Salesforce, Xero, and Dynamics platforms.
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
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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.