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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 10
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.
NiCE Cognigy debuts AI Ops Centre to boost enterprise resilience
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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erp
NiCE Cognigy launches AI Ops Centre, a real-time hub to monitor and maintain enterprise AI agents' reliability and boost customer experience resilience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twilio unveils new data features to boost enterprise engagement
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Twilio launches new data features like Granular Observability and expanded APIs to help enterprises boost trusted customer engagement globally.
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.
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.
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.
Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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power / energy
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llms
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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.
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.
Oracle unveils AI-driven enhancements for cloud recruiting tools
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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hcm
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Oracle brings AI-powered database to AWS with wider partner reach
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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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.
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.