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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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AI & data standards set to transform global music industry

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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rpa
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genai
AI and data standards are set to transform the global music industry by 2026, ensuring transparent royalties and efficient workflows amid rising AI-generated content.
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F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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ai
F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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Financial firms turn to autonomous AI to boost growth & efficiency

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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fintech
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genai
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ai
Financial firms are deploying autonomous AI to fully automate routine tasks, boosting operational efficiency and focusing human effort on growth-driving work.
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Denodo boosts AI-driven marketing with unified data platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Denodo, dubbed 'One to Watch', enhances AI-driven marketing with a unified data platform integrated in Snowflake's AI Data Cloud for real-time insights.
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Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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data science
Telecom firms face rising risks in AI trust, cybersecurity, talent shortages and geopolitical shifts, challenging their digital transformation and customer confidence.
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BW Digital unveils Batam-Singapore data centre & cable plans

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
BW Digital is building a 144MW AI-ready data centre and a subsea cable linking Batam and Singapore, boosting connectivity and sustainability in Southeast Asia.
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RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.
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Tech marketing in 2026 shifts to evidence & unified messaging

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Tech marketing in 2026 will prioritise clear, unified messaging and strong customer evidence over high-volume tactics to drive measurable business results.
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Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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rpa
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risk & compliance
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erp
Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.
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UiPath named Leader in Everest Group 2025 automation ranking

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
UiPath has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group 2025 automation ranking, recognised for its innovation and market impact.
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Softonic unveils Publishing Centre for direct developer control

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ai
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software updates
Softonic launches its Publishing Centre, enabling developers to directly manage software listings and engage with over 100 million monthly users worldwide.
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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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smart cities
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devops
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digital transformation
Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.
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TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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insurance
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mobile data
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investment
British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.
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Couchbase gains AWS honour for powering travel sector digital shift

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Couchbase has earned AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency for enabling real-time, AI-powered apps supporting global travel brands' digital transformations.
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FM doubles resilience credit to USD $825m, broadens support scope

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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sustainability
FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.
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AFFINITY launches Media+ to curb waste in advertising budgets

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Australian agency AFFINITY launches Media+, a two-part platform helping brands quickly identify and reduce billions in advertising budget waste.
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Bike Matrix tool boosts Bike24 sales & cuts returns by 10 percent

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Bike Matrix's compatibility tool boosted Bike24's sales by 69% and cut returns by 10%, easing online bike part purchases and saving customers time.
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Intel certifies ExxonMobil immersion cooling fluids for Xeon

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Intel has certified ExxonMobil's immersion cooling fluids for use with its 4th and 5th-gen Xeon processors, offering warranty-backed support for data centres.
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Cloudflare to acquire Replicate, expanding AI model access for all

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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devops
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edge computing
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apm
Cloudflare is acquiring Replicate to offer developers seamless access to 50,000+ AI models on its Workers AI platform, simplifying AI application deployment.