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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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.
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
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saas
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ipo
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cfo
Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
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saas
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gaming
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digital transformation
Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
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saas
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martech
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hcm
Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes
This month
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
This month
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.
Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cfo
Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
This month
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.
Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
This month
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cloud security
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iam
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cybersecurity
Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.
Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
This month
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surveillance
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ai
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autonomous systems
Peter Young has been appointed CEO of Reconeyez, set to drive the firm's global growth with innovative AI technology in security and surveillance.
Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia
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partner programmes
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workforce management
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business strategy
Rippling has partnered with Loop Business Consulting to enhance HR processes for Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises, tackling payroll errors and compliance risks.
Creatio appoints Whiting to boost European sales growth
This month
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Creatio has appointed Gareth Whiting as Senior Vice President of Sales in Europe to bolster its expansion, amid growing demand for AI-driven solutions.