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.
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NetApp brings FSx for ONTAP to Amazon EVS for enhanced cloud migration
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
NetApp has launched FSx for NetApp ONTAP as storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, boosting VMware cloud migration with improved data management and ransomware protection.
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Yesterday
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ddos
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ai
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.
Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
AI-driven SenFORCE set to replace outdated LPR in city streets
Yesterday
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smart cities
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ai
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senforce
SenSen Networks urges city councils to replace outdated LPR with AI-driven SenFORCE, offering smarter, real-time curbside enforcement for modern urban needs.
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
Yesterday
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firewalls
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encryption
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hyperscale
Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.
Datadog Q2 revenue jumps 28 per cent to USD $827 million on AI, cloud demand
Yesterday
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siem
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Datadog's Q2 revenue surged 28% to USD $827 million, driven by AI innovation and growing cloud demand from larger enterprise customers.
Cohesity launches Aspire Partner Programme to boost data security
Yesterday
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data protection
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edge computing
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partner programmes
Cohesity launches its Aspire Partner Programme to support global partners in delivering secure, flexible data management and cyber resilience solutions.
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
Yesterday
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uc
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digital transformation
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5g & beyond
Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
Yesterday
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.
Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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consultancy
Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.
NetApp brings enhanced data management to Amazon EVS on AWS
2 days ago
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
NetApp now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as external storage for Amazon EVS on AWS, enhancing data management for VMware workloads in the cloud.
Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI
2 days ago
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy
2 days ago
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slm
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llms
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ai
The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
2 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
2 days ago
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
ManageEngine’s Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud
2 days ago
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
2 days ago
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software development
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financial services
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio’s broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
2 days ago
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ai
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recruitment
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māori
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.
Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security
2 days ago
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable unveils AI Exposure on its Tenable One platform to help firms manage security risks from generative AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot.
Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.