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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LG debuts Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia & New Zealand
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energy consumption
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LG launches Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia and New Zealand, offering quiet, energy-efficient models with app control and a 10-year compressor warranty.
ASIC rules drive surge in digital consent for insurance brokers
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docusign
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asic
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australian securities and investments commission
ASIC's new rules mandate insurance brokers to obtain and record client consent before commissions, sparking a rise in digital consent management tools across Australia.
AWS & IRCAI award USD $4 million to 23 climate tech startups
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genai
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clean technologies
AWS and IRCAI will fund 23 climate tech startups with USD $4 million in cloud credits to accelerate AI-driven solutions tackling environmental challenges.
Steven Lawrence named Chief Technical Director at NGCC
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network infrastructure
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public sector
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emergency services
Steven Lawrence has been appointed Chief Technical Director at NGCC to lead New Zealand's Public Safety Network cellular services expansion.
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO to boost Mortar AI global growth
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digital transformation
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ai
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marketing strategy
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO of Mortar AI to spearhead global growth and launch new Marketing Mix Modelling tool across US, UK and Asia.
Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal
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ai
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asx
Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.
Australian firms face rising AI-powered cyberattacks threat
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Australian businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks as criminals use machine learning and deepfakes, urging firms to adopt advanced cybersecurity measures.
Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ
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hcm
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partner programmes
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capital management
HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers
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crm
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ai
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skills gap
monday.com unveils AI features monday magic, vibe, and sidekick, empowering non-technical Aussie workers to automate tasks and boost productivity easily.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
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data protection
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand’s sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.
Allegro Energy pushes water-based battery storage for data centres
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crypto
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dc
Allegro Energy unveils water-based long duration battery storage to boost sustainability and reliability in data centres amid rising digital demand.
GenAI model spending to reach USD $14.2 billion globally in 2025
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llms
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ai
Global spending on generative AI models is set to hit USD $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models rapidly gaining traction, Gartner predicts.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender and the Creators Guild of America have joined forces to shield digital creators from rising cyber threats, including deepfake-driven attacks.
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
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fintech
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cartech
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clean technologies
ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.
Manual certificate management costs Australian firms over USD $250,000
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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outage
Manual management of digital certificates costs Australian firms over USD $250,000, causing outages, compliance failures, and reputational damage amid digital growth.
Hisense launches 116-inch Mini-LED TV in Australia at AUD $39,999
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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hisense
Hisense unveils Australia's largest consumer TV, a 116-inch Mini-LED priced at AUD $39,999, featuring cutting-edge RGB Mini-LED tech and premium audio.
Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
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drones
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data analytics
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ai
The global Earth intelligence market is projected to exceed USD $4.2 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered analysis of satellite and sensor data.