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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.
Stories by Melvin
Louisiana named most workaholic state as southern trend grows
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work-life balance
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burnout
Louisiana tops the US as the most workaholic state, with longest hours and lowest work-life balance, amid a growing southern trend of job-related stress.
Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.
US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules
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procurement
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it department
US defence contractors face a tight deadline to meet new DoD cybersecurity rules or risk losing contracts as enforcement phases in by 2028.
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
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ai
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software development
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productivity
AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.
Edged expands Aurora campus with waterless AI data centre
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Edged begins building a waterless AI data centre at its Aurora campus, adding 72MW capacity and cutting water use by 277 million gallons yearly.
UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.
Encube raises USD $23 million to boost AI for hardware makers
Yesterday
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supply chain
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ai
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automation
Encube raises USD $23 million to expand its AI platform aiding hardware makers in cutting costs and speeding up product development across Europe and the US.
UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead
Yesterday
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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ai
All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.
Altia’s financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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money laundering
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law enforcement
Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship
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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.
AI could drive GBP £29 billion in UK online spending by 2030
Yesterday
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fintech
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ai
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e-commerce
By 2030, AI agents could drive GBP £29bn in UK online spending as 45% of younger shoppers already trust AI to find better deals for them.
Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials
Yesterday
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Loganair’s festive ad features puffin family journey home
Yesterday
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customer service
Loganair’s new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.
System integration failures cost UK retailers millions yearly
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
System integration failures cost UK retailers millions annually, with one in ten losing over GBP £1 million due to breakdowns impacting revenue and operations.
Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value
Yesterday
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amazon
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ebay
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online shopping
For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers’ shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.
Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Scotland plans to slash electricity costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh, boosting competitiveness and green energy use without raising consumer bills.
UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion
Yesterday
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e-commerce
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tokenisation
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interoperability
Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.
Emotional connections key as brands rethink loyalty strategies
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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ai
A study of 400 European brands reveals that emotional connections, not just discounts, are crucial for loyalty in an era of membership fatigue.
Pattern appoints Luke Elliott to drive European eCommerce growth
Yesterday
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
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amazon
Pattern has named Luke Elliott as VP of Ecommerce Europe to boost growth and marketplace strategy for its European clients.