About Melvin
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.
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
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digital transformation
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ai
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sap
SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
NetRise adds key executives as it eyes global market growth
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
NetRise appoints Rick Beattie, Gary Schwartz, and Robbie Robbins to boost global sales and marketing in software supply chain security amid USD $10m funding.
Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
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cloud security
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application security
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ai
Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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sustainability
Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.
Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio’s board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
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martech
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samsung
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yahoo
Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.
Check Point named leader in GigaOm’s AI-powered firewall report
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm’s Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
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iot security
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iot
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ai
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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smart tv
Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
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siem
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iot security
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zero trust security
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
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cleantech
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sustainability
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e-waste
Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has launched new guarantees for its VSP One platform to boost enterprise storage with assured performance, cyber resilience, and up to 40% lower carbon footprint.
MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
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blockchain
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property market
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bendigo and adelaide bank
MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
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saas
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physical security
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bluechip infotech
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
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smart cities
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paas
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iaas
QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.