About Melvin
Melvin Hipolito
Editor
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.
Stories by Melvin - Page 3
Shoppable TV doubles toy sales as parents embrace seamless buying
3 days ago
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martech
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amazon
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digital media
A global toy brand’s shoppable TV campaign more than doubled sales by enabling parents to buy toys seamlessly via connected TV and QR codes.
Reolink launches AI system & 4K PTZ camera for smarter security
3 days ago
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smart home
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cloud services
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smb
Reolink unveils AI system ReoNeuraTM and 4K 360° PTZ floodlight camera, enhancing smart security with advanced detection and video captioning features.
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
3 days ago
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cfo
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
3 days ago
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
Generative AI drives 3,500% surge in US travel planning online
3 days ago
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.
Sovereign AI & secure data: Synology Solution Day in focus
3 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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public cloud
Synology is promoting 'Sovereign AI' at its Solution Day in Melbourne, helping Australian firms use AI while keeping data secure and locally controlled.
LG wins 17 IFA awards with top honour for OLED T television
Last week
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smart home
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power / energy
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energy efficient
LG Electronics won 17 awards at the inaugural IFA 2025, including Best of IFA for its wireless transparent OLED T television.
Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms
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genai
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llms
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ai
Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
Australian IT spending to reach AUD $172.3 billion by 2026
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Australia's IT spending is set to hit AUD $172.3 billion in 2026, driven by strong growth in AI infrastructure and software investments, says Gartner.
Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region
Last week
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data protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ, aiming to boost partner trust and promote its cyber resilience solutions in the region.
Komerz appoints Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer
Last week
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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durex
Komerz has named Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer to boost its global eCommerce reach and support challenger brands worldwide.
LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia
Last week
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biometrics
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smart home
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ai
LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.
Velvet Bloom put accessibility & sound first on national tour
Last week
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digital entertainment
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retailtech
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cloud services
Melbourne band Velvet Bloom enhanced sound and accessibility on their national tour, using Sennheiser tech to support lead singer's hearing loss and audiences' needs.
SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.
Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan
Last week
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cx
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martech
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ai
Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
Dell highlights AI & innovation at FY25 Partner Awards in ANZ
Last week
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storage
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Dell Technologies honoured top channel partners from Australia and New Zealand for innovation and AI at its FY25 Partner Awards, spotlighting digital transformation.
Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.
SAS named market leader for AI-driven fraud & AML solutions
Last week
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
SAS has been named Market Leader in AI-driven fraud and AML case management, praised for its stable platform and advanced cloud-native AI features.
Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business
Last week
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fintech
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rpa
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supply chain
Chris Ellis, ex-Finder CEO, joins Sydney AI firm Collabra as CEO to lead its shift from product development to scalable automation for mid-market firms.