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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin
DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
DAS Fire appoints David Parry as Managing Director and Paul Darke as Executive Director to boost UK and Ireland growth in data centre fire safety.
NetApp appoints Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for UKI
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cisco
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ibm
NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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smb
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entrepreneurship
UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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blackrock
Loewe has unveiled its flagship store in Dublin's Blackrock, offering Irish customers a hands-on experience with its luxury TV and audio products.
Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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hcm
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workforce technology
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ict sector
Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounts payable
UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.
Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.
Simon Black appointed Chair as ClearCourse targets SME growth
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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it department
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business strategy
Simon Black has been appointed Chair of ClearCourse as the firm aims to boost growth and support UK SMEs with advanced software and payment solutions.
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.
B&Q & GXO accelerate net-zero logistics with AI & clean fuels
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cartech
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supply chain
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clean technologies
B&Q and GXO accelerate net-zero logistics, reducing emissions by 40% with AI and clean fuels, targeting carbon-neutral delivery by 2040.
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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edr
Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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public sector
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.
Australian small businesses face sharp rise in mental health absences
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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smb
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mental health
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professional services
Australian small businesses see the sharpest rise globally in mental health absences, with 33% reporting increased staff sick leave in the past year.
Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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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.
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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fintech
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partner programmes
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ai
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle as UK and Ireland General Manager to accelerate growth in cloud-based accounting and advisory services amid digital transformation.