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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Cisco announces Splunk & Snowflake integration for unified data
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data analytics
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siem
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hyperscale
Cisco announces Splunk Federated Search for Snowflake, allowing unified data queries across platforms for faster insights in July 2026 globally.
Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era
Today
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devops
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data analytics
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siem
Cisco unveils Data Fabric, a new architecture using machine data to boost AI capabilities, powered by the Splunk platform and launching advanced real-time insights.
Flora & Fauna checkout adds climate option with Sphere tech
Today
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online shopping
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biodiversity
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carbon emissions
Flora & Fauna shoppers can now offset delivery emissions at checkout via Sphere's app, supporting climate projects like the Sunnyside Permanent Planting Project.
BlackLine unveils Verity AI to transform financial operations
Today
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risk & compliance
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cdp
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genai
BlackLine launches Verity AI on its Studio360 platform, aiming to automate finance tasks and deliver predictive insights for CFOs with trusted, auditable AI.
Seeing Machines adds alcohol impairment detection to DMS for global safety
Today
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cartech
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ai
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road safety
Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.
SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI, promising faster security data
Yesterday
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne plans to acquire Observo AI to enhance security data processing, aiming for faster threat detection and reduced costs in SOC operations.
Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.
Melissa Verner Green appointed WSM Sports General Manager
Yesterday
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digital media
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meta
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influencer marketing
Melissa Verner Green has been appointed General Manager of WSM Sports to drive growth and athlete partnerships within the Launchd Group's expanding sports division.
Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards
Yesterday
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education, learning & training
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public sector
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accessibility
Two Plain English Foundation editors join the 2025 Plain Language Awards panel, judging public sector website and document categories in Australia and NZ.
SQiBLE appoints Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to drive growth
Yesterday
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devops
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apm
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erp
SQiBLE has appointed Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to enhance growth, leveraging his tech sector experience and strategic client-focused approach.
Exclusive Networks names Bennett Wong to lead APAC expansion
Yesterday
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Exclusive Networks appoints Bennett Wong as Senior VP to boost its Asia Pacific expansion, focusing on cybersecurity and tech service growth across diverse markets.
Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again
Yesterday
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.
NiCE completes Cognigy deal to boost global AI customer experience
Yesterday
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
NiCE has acquired Cognigy, merging their AI to enhance global customer experience platforms with advanced conversational and agentic AI technology.
Sovereign Australia AI launches with nation’s largest GPU cluster
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dc
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open source
Sovereign Australia AI launches ethical, transparent AI models focusing on local data sovereignty and Australian values.
Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.
Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.
Australian consumers wary of AI, prefer human service touch
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Research reveals Australian consumers prefer human customer service, with only 28% comfortable engaging with AI-powered support, citing trust and accuracy concerns.
Ingram Micro NZ & Cure Kids raise over NZD $540,000 for research
Yesterday
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ingram micro
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distributors
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cure kids
Ingram Micro New Zealand has raised over NZD $540,000 for Cure Kids since 2014, supporting vital research into serious childhood health conditions.
Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud
Yesterday
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saas
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC’s unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand’s renewable energy goals.