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.
Stories by Melvin - Page 2
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years
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financial systems
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xero
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westpac
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.
Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
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data analytics
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data science
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genai
DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.
JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as Chief Executive Officer
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saas
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digital transformation
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supply chain
JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as CEO, aiming to drive growth and AI innovation amid increasing global supply chain complexities.
Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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road safety
Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.
Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell
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digital transformation
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agtech
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rockwell automation
Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.
Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe launches Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling AI-powered image and video creation with seamless Creative Cloud integration.
EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end
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edutech
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ai
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education perfect
Education Perfect offers free EP Starter to all Australian secondary schools until end-2025, boosting accessible AI-driven assessment and personalised learning.
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.
Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
Gallagher Security opens Stockholm office with new tech hub
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cx
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martech
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security has launched a new Stockholm office and tech hub, enhancing its Nordic presence and advancing its wider European expansion strategy.
Pascal Zammit joins FourKites to drive AI supply chain growth
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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iot
Pascal Zammit, ex-Michelin SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to boost AI-driven supply chain innovation and global market growth.
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.
NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.
IDeaS & SORASO partner to boost hotel revenue in Southeast Asia
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revenue management
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data integration
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ideas
IDeaS and SORASO join forces to integrate revenue management tech for over 1,000 hotels, boosting profits and efficiency across Southeast Asia.
UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.
Australian consumers wary as AI delivers business benefits
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian businesses benefit from AI-driven customer engagement, yet 66% of consumers express exhaustion and seek greater trust and control over AI interactions.
Kip Compton appointed CEO as Fastly reaffirms 2025 guidance
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
Kip Compton has been named CEO of Fastly, replacing Todd Nightingale, with the company reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance amid the leadership change.
Peacock Bros. & Honeywell celebrate twelve years of innovation
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supply chain
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honeywell
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peacock bros.
Peacock Bros. and Honeywell celebrate 12 years transforming supply chain tech in Australia and New Zealand with innovative automation solutions.
AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city
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smart cities
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ai
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road safety
Pune’s Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.