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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.

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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.
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NiCE Cognigy debuts AI Ops Centre to boost enterprise resilience

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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NiCE Cognigy launches AI Ops Centre, a real-time hub to monitor and maintain enterprise AI agents' reliability and boost customer experience resilience.
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.
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Azul & Cast AI link up to cut Java cloud costs by 80%

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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public cloud
Azul and Cast AI partner to slash Java cloud infrastructure costs by up to 80%, boosting performance for Kubernetes-based enterprise applications.
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AI Assist for MobileTech speeds office technology repairs

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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crm
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ai
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e-commerce
ECI Software Solutions launches AI Assist for MobileTech, an AI tool embedded in its app to speed up and improve office technology repairs.
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HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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ai
HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.
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AI infrastructure spending to hit USD $37.5bn by 2026, says Gartner

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
Global spending on AI-optimised infrastructure as a service is set to surge to USD $37.5bn by 2026, driven by demand for inferencing workloads, Gartner forecasts.
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Rapid7 secures seventh straight spot in Gartner SIEM report

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has secured its seventh consecutive spot in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, highlighting its strong presence and innovative security solutions.
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Twilio unveils new data features to boost enterprise engagement

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cdp
Twilio launches new data features like Granular Observability and expanded APIs to help enterprises boost trusted customer engagement globally.
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Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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data science
Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.
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Dell unveils open rack-scale AI systems with 60% cooling savings

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Dell launches modular AI rack systems with 60% cooling savings, featuring PowerCool eRDHx and open standards for efficient enterprise deployments.
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Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.
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Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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power / energy
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apple
Apple has launched the M5 chip, boosting AI and graphics power with a 10-core GPU and 45% faster graphics than the M4 for new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.
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Apple unveils iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display & Wi-Fi 7

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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storage
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apple
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final cut pro
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26, boosting AI, graphics, and wireless connectivity for enhanced performance.
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Oracle unveils AI-driven enhancements for cloud recruiting tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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erp
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llms
Oracle has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Fusion Cloud Recruiting tools, improving job matching and streamlining hiring processes for recruiters and candidates.
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QBE Re appoints Cindy Foo as Asia treaty head based in Singapore

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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business strategy
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job moves
QBE Re appoints Cindy Foo as Head of Asia, Treaty, to lead growth from its new regional hub in Singapore, excluding Japan business managed from London.
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New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla to drive APAC observability push

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.
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Boomi appoints Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer for global growth

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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erp
Boomi has appointed Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and advance its AI-driven enterprise integration and automation platform.
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Oracle brings AI-powered database to AWS with wider partner reach

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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data analytics
Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.
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Oracle unveils OCI Dedicated Region25 for AI cloud services on-site

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Oracle launches OCI Dedicated Region25, enabling AI cloud services on-site with a compact, three-rack footprint for faster, flexible deployments.