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 8
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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gaming
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devops
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digital transformation
Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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ai
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finops
Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.
Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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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
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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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.
Hotels favour Best-in-Class tech systems for flexibility & control
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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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
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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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.
Guidewire to acquire ProNavigator, boosting insurance knowledge
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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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
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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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.
B2B tech CMOs face pressure to prove ROI amid wider remits
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
B2B technology CMOs face greater pressure to prove ROI amid wider roles, budget cuts, and rising AI use, reveals the CMO Survey 2025.
Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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slm
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erp
Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.
Snowflake unveils new tools for secure enterprise AI development
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake launches new developer tools to boost secure, efficient enterprise AI development, enhancing collaboration, open-source integration, and performance.
LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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edge computing
LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.
Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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encryption
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iam
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llms
Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.
Smartsheet revamps partner programme with new global incentives
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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ai ethics & governance
Smartsheet is upgrading its Aligned Partner Programme with new global incentives, tools, and a strategic AWS collaboration to boost enterprise adoption.
LG posts AUD $23.4B revenue as home & vehicle units shine
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
LG Electronics posts AUD $23.4B revenue in Q3 2025, driven by strong growth in home appliances and vehicle solutions despite market challenges.
Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.
Celonis & Cavalis launch app to streamline manufacturing data
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Celonis and Cavalis have launched an app that uses AI to help manufacturers gain real-time insights, streamline product management, and reduce operational costs.
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks' Singapore growth
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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ai
Joey Lim has been appointed Country Manager for Exclusive Networks Singapore to drive growth and expand its cybersecurity market presence.
Guidewire launches PricingCenter to speed up insurance pricing
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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it professionals
Guidewire has launched PricingCenter, a new app to help P&C insurers speed up pricing changes with greater accuracy and real-time market responsiveness.
Milestone updates XProtect & Arcules to boost cloud security
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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socs
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physical security
Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules platforms with remote management, enhanced access control, and smarter cloud video search to boost security operations.