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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Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer to boost battery fire safety
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cartech
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clean technologies
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honeywell
Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer from Nexceris to enhance early detection and prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries amid soaring global demand.
Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024
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it budget
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ingram micro
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financial results
Ingram Micro New Zealand’s net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.
GenAI adoption surges in healthcare but security hurdles remain
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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genai
Nearly all healthcare organisations use GenAI, but 96% face data security and scaling challenges, risking patient privacy and infrastructure strain, finds Nutanix.
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.
Cloudflare makes AI crawlers opt-in, giving power to creators
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ai
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copyright
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pinterest
Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, letting website owners opt-in to share content, aiming to protect creators and create fair AI content use.
Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus
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saas
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ai
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zoominfo
Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.
LG Electronics Kiwi operation posts strong financial performance in 2024 despite higher costs
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revenue management
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expense management
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financial results
LG Electronics' NZ business posted a 29.4% rise in profit before tax to $38.5 million in 2024, despite rising operational costs and higher expenses.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
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fintech
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ai
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bnz
RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.
Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.
AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
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malware
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data protection
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devops
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.
Cohesity marks sixth year as Gartner Leader for data protection
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Cohesity has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
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sales
Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
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storage
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.
Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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power / energy
Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.
AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.
Stacey Thorpe appointed Managed Payroll Director at Symatrix
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erp
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ibm
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oracle
Symatrix appoints Stacey Thorpe as Managed Payroll Director to drive growth in managed payroll services across the UK and global markets.