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.
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Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia's Defence and national security sectors.
Macquarie Telecom & Fortinet launch unified secure network solution
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have launched a unified secure networking solution to simplify cybersecurity and meet compliance for Australian businesses.
Workday sees rapid growth in Australian payroll software adoption
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
Workday's payroll software gains traction in Australia with 60+ organisations adopting its platform to streamline compliance and boost efficiency by 2025.
HPE expands AI networking with new unified features & hardware
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.
Rimini Street unveils AI agentic UX to boost legacy ERP systems
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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rpa
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erp
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it department
Rimini Street launches Rimini Agentic UX, an AI layer enhancing legacy Oracle, SAP and VMware ERP systems without costly upgrades or migrations.
US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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gaming
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martech
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smart home
US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.
AWS launches Trn3 UltraServers to boost AI speed & cut costs
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
AWS has launched EC2 Trn3 UltraServers with new Trainium3 chips, boosting AI training speed by 4.4 times while cutting energy use and costs sharply.
More than half of Australians receive unwanted Christmas gifts
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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christmas
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online shopping
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holiday season
Over half of Australians have received unwanted Christmas gifts, with 76% struggling to choose suitable presents each festive season, new research reveals.
Fatigue & distraction drive 500,000 incidents on Aussie roads
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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fleet management
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road safety
Fatigue and distraction caused nearly 500,000 risky incidents among Australian commercial drivers in the past year, data from Guardian systems reveal.
AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.
Pax8 to launch Google Cloud & AI suite for MSPs in ANZ
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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erp
Pax8 will launch Google Cloud, Workspace, and AI tools on its marketplace for MSPs and SMBs in Australia and New Zealand from early 2026.
SAP opens Canberra Centre of Excellence to boost public sector AI
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.
Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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iot
Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.
Hyland appoints Eric Snow to lead global brand communications
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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ecm
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martech
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marketing
Hyland appoints Eric Snow as Senior VP of Corporate Communications to boost global brand leadership and align messaging with business outcomes.
Tuned Global boosts Twist Music's launch in UAE & Saudi Arabia
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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api
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ai
Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.
MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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robots
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financial systems
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supply chain
Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.
Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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erp
Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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fintech
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.
Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
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socs
Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.