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Melvin Hipolito

Former TechDay team member

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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AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
Supply Chain

Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals

Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Firewalls

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Software-as-a-Service

Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer

Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Software-as-a-Service

SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth

Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes
Fintech

Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes

Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs
Cloud Security

Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs

Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
Virtualisation

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
Cloud Security

Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion

Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
Blockchain

MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
Software-as-a-Service

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
Surveillance

Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez

Peter Young has been appointed CEO of Reconeyez, set to drive the firm's global growth with innovative AI technology in security and surveillance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia
Partner Programmes

Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Creatio appoints Whiting to boost European sales growth
Customer Relationship Management

Creatio appoints Whiting to boost European sales growth

Creatio has appointed Gareth Whiting as Senior Vice President of Sales in Europe to bolster its expansion, amid growing demand for AI-driven solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025