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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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Konica Minolta & Box unveil AI-powered content platform in Australia
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digital transformation
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ecm
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data privacy
Konica Minolta Australia and Box have launched an AI-powered content platform to help businesses streamline data management and boost compliance nationwide.
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SAP Concur unveils AI-powered travel solution for ANZ markets
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
SAP Concur launches an AI-powered travel solution for ANZ, streamlining corporate trips with automation, predictive costs, and sustainability insights.
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LogicMonitor appoints Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to boost AI
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor has appointed Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate growth in hybrid IT operations.
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Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
Yesterday
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.
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M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
Yesterday
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wearables
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surveillance
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iot
M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
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Zscaler unveils new AI security tools for enhanced data safety
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Zscaler has launched new AI-powered security tools to boost data protection and combat cyber threats, enhancing compliance and collaboration for businesses.
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Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
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Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
Yesterday
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firewalls
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it training
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partner programmes
Rob Tomlin has been promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks, expanding his leadership across the Nordics, Benelux, and Baltics.
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ROI·DNA expands globally with integrated AI marketing platforms
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hyperscale
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martech
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cdp
ROI·DNA expands across EMEA and APAC, integrating AI-driven platforms to offer unified global marketing for enterprise tech brands.
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Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0 to transform insurance
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0, an AI-driven platform to revolutionise insurance claims with faster processing, fraud detection, and improved customer experience.
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Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
Yesterday
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hcm
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ai
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weather
Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.
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JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform
Yesterday
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llms
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ai
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agentic ai
JAGGAER has appointed Gopinath Polavarapu as its first Chief Digital and AI Officer to embed advanced AI into its One Platform, boosting automation and collaboration.
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AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.
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Datadog names Pejman Tabassomi as Field CTO for EMEA region
2 days ago
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has appointed Pejman Tabassomi as Field CTO for EMEA, focusing on strategic technical partnerships and cloud transformation across key markets.
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Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sennheiser
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.
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HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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mfa
HPE launches NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 Nonstop Compute platforms, boosting performance and uptime for mission-critical sectors like finance and manufacturing.
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JLL unveils AI assistant to boost property portfolio insights
2 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
JLL launches an AI-powered Property Assistant to help managers swiftly access insights, optimise portfolios and boost rental income across retail, industrial, and office sectors.
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Game review: Monster Train 2 (Nintendo Switch)
2 days ago
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Monster Train 2 on Nintendo Switch offers challenging turn-based roguelike card battles with great graphics and addictive gameplay, rated 8.5/10.
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Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector
2 days ago
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cloud security
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edge security
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ai security
Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, highlighting its prowess in cybersecurity innovation.