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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 17
Hitachi Vantara expands VSP One SDS features on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara enhances VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace, adding features like two-way replication to boost hybrid cloud data management and resilience.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Red Hat named leader for multicloud container platforms by Forrester
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Red Hat is named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 report for multicloud container platforms, praised for reliability, support, and advanced Kubernetes capabilities.
Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.
GitHub Copilot users surpass 20 million as AI tools surge in demand
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has surpassed 20 million users, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 adopting the AI tool, as demand for AI coding aids surges globally.
Adobe brings new AI tools & workflow upgrades to Photoshop
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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martech
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ai
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social media
Adobe updates Photoshop across desktop, web and mobile with new AI tools like Harmonize and Generative Upscale to boost creative workflows and editing ease.
Rapid7 launches Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Rapid7 unveils Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform unifying threat detection, exposure management, and automation to boost security teams' efficiency.
Greg Hughes joins BlackLine board to boost enterprise growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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erp
BlackLine has appointed Greg Hughes, former Veritas CEO, to its board to strengthen leadership and drive growth in enterprise software and transformation.
Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
DXC unveils AI platform to transform life insurance projections
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
DXC Technology launches Assure Illustrations, an AI-driven platform to simplify personalised life insurance projections for advisors and customers globally.
DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
Fortinet adds quantum-safe encryption to FortiOS 7.6 update
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Fortinet's FortiOS 7.6 update introduces quantum-safe encryption, helping firms safeguard data against future quantum computing threats at no extra cost.
Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
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ipv6
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protests
Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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cloud security
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.
Dynatrace unveils AI-powered platform to drive autonomous IT
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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data analytics
Dynatrace launches its 3rd generation AI-powered observability platform to simplify cloud operations and boost autonomous IT management for enterprises.
Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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siem
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martech
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cdp
Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.
Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Jonathan Zanger appointed CTO at Check Point to lead AI-driven cyber security initiatives and advance automation across its Infinity Platform globally.
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.