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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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BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy
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devops
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust has named former Gartner analyst Felix Gaehtgens as VP of Product Strategy to lead innovation in identity and access management.
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.
AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett to lead cloud & AI strategy
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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consumer tech
On-screen glare leads many Australians to switch TVs and change viewing habits, with Samsung introducing glare-free models to meet local needs.
Spaceship adopts PayTo with Zepto for faster, safer investing
2 days ago
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fintech
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payment technologies
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npp
Spaceship partners with Zepto to introduce PayTo, enabling fast, secure real-time payments for Australian investors within their banking apps.
Samsung launches HU8000F Hotel TVs with Google Cast in Australia
3 days ago
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung launches its HU8000F Hotel TV Series in Australia, featuring Google Cast and 4K HDR for enhanced guest experiences in six screen sizes.
Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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air new zealand
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aviation
Air New Zealand's Engineering division has adopted the OneReg platform to digitise compliance and streamline maintenance scheduling and oversight.
ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge
3 days ago
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amazon
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financial institutions
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american express
ŌURA's Oura Ring sales surpass 5.5 million, doubling revenue to USD $500 million in 2024 with plans to reach USD $1 billion by 2025.
Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.
KiwiNet appoints new Board leaders to drive NZ research impact
3 days ago
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agritech
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kiwinet
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r&d
KiwiNet appoints Katherine Sandford as Chair and new Board members to boost commercialisation of New Zealand research amid sector reforms.
VDURA appoints Garth Gibson as Chief Technology & AI Officer
3 days ago
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genai
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ai
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panasas
VDURA has named Garth Gibson, RAID co-inventor, as Chief Technology and AI Officer to spearhead AI-focused storage technology development.
Commvault solutions cut cyber recovery times by 99 percent
3 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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partner programmes
Commvault’s Cleanroom Recovery and Cloud Rewind slash cyber recovery times by 99%, enabling organisations to rapidly restore operations after attacks.
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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edge computing
Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly
Last week
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property market
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real estate
New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.
Equinix opens $69 million Chennai data centre to boost AI & cloud
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Equinix has launched a $69 million data centre in Chennai, enhancing India's AI and cloud infrastructure with high-capacity, energy-efficient facilities.
Customer Science launches AI tool to boost contact centre accuracy
Last week
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uc
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risk & compliance
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ai
Customer Science unveils Knowledge Quest, an AI tool enhancing Australian contact centres with real-time, accurate information to boost efficiency and satisfaction.
Microlise SmartGateway 14 gains TCA type-approval in Australia
Last week
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
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telematics
Microlise's SmartGateway 14 gains Transport Certification Australia type-approval, joining 15 suppliers meeting rigorous telematics standards in Australia and NZ.
Genetec unveils AI automation tools to streamline video searches
Last week
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it automation
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digital entertainment
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ai
Genetec launches AI-driven tools in its Security Centre SaaS to speed up video evidence searches with natural language and advanced filters.
Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Last week
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data privacy
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clean technologies
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.
Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience
Last week
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hpc
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ai
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clean technologies
Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.