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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 34
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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software engineering
Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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bitsight
BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
Calabrio boosts contact centres with over 70 new AI features
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Calabrio unveils 70+ new AI-driven features in Calabrio ONE, boosting efficiency and customer service in contact centres, available within six months.
AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday eCommerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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sap
SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
Check Point named leader in GigaOm's AI-powered firewall report
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm's Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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iot security
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iot
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ai
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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saas
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physical security
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bluechip infotech
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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smart cities
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paas
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iaas
QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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ipo
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cfo
Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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martech
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hcm
Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.
Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cfo
Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.