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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Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to boost AI security & speed
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre and FortiGate 3800G firewall, enhancing AI data centre security with 69% power savings and ultra-low latency.
Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.
Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Singapore’s Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.
Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
Hotels favour Best-in-Class tech systems for flexibility & control
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trends & predictions
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customers
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revenue management
Hotels increasingly prefer Best-in-Class tech systems for greater flexibility and control, with 30% switching from All-in-One platforms, reveals new report.
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
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ai
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social media
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creators
Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing
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genai
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ai
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it industry
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.
Mercury Analytics launches Omnibus survey for rapid insights
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devops
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apm
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software development
Mercury Analytics launches Omnibus, a rapid national survey service offering US teams quick insights from 1,000 adults to aid routine decision-making.
AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.
Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth
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hcm
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workforce technology
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ict sector
Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change
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private cloud
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data analytics
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public cloud
One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth
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hyperscale
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dc
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afl
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.
Farizon SuperVan debuts as NordEast appoints Kevin Richards
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cartech
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fleet management
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evs
NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand’s commercial fleet electrification by 2028.
Guidewire to acquire ProNavigator, boosting insurance knowledge
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digital transformation
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erp
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insurance
Guidewire will acquire ProNavigator, enhancing its platform with context-aware knowledge to improve efficiency and service in the P&C insurance sector.
SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SonicWall launches a unified cybersecurity platform offering advanced threat protection and cloud security to combat complex cyber threats globally.
Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics appoints AI veterans and pledges USD $500 million to advance purpose-built AI for transforming customer and employee experience management.