Mellisa Tolentino

Mellisa Tolentino started at SiliconANGLE covering the mobile and social scene. Over the years, her scope expanded to Bitcoin as well as the Internet of Things. SiliconANGLE gave Mellisa her break in writing and it has been an adventure ever since. She’s from the sunny country of Philippines where people always greet you with the warmest smile. If she’s not busy writing, she loves reading, watching TV series and movies, but what she enjoys the most is playing or just chilling on the couch with with her three dogs Ceecee, Ginger, and Rocky.

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

Your guide to HP Discover 2014 : Live broadcast + What to expect

HP Discover is set to kick off on June 10, 2014 at the The Venetian | The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thousands of IT professionals are expected to attend the annual event, hoping to learn the latest in HP’s efforts to regain market share in an industry that’s shifting focus to software-led infrastructure. Broadcasting ...

The present + future of automated IT : Smart World Series

This week’s Smart Infrastructure roundup features the future of data centers, and the latest in IT automation from Cypress Semiconductor’s new partnership with Appnomic Systems. The future of data centers   Emerson Network Power released the result of its survey regarding how industry professionals see the future of data centers.  The report, “Data Center 2025: ...

Smart City market to reach $1,266.58 Billion by 2019, despite risks

This week’s Smart City roundup features the latest market report demonstrating expectations for smart cities in the next five years, increasing privacy concerns about smart meters, and newly unveiled risks posed by smart buildings. Smart City market to reach $1,266.58B revenue by 2019   MarketsandMarkets recently released a report looking at the future of smart cities ...

Apple HomeKit vs. Samsung, Google + Comcast

On Monday, Apple finally revealed its rumored home automation platform at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference.  Were the details of the rumors true, and does Apple’s latest foray meet fanboys’ expectations?  Most importantly, how does HomeKit stack up to rival offerings in the smart home space? Apple HomeKit   HomeKit is a platform that connects ...

Personal clouds + Smart shirts may be key to accurate health tracking

This week’s Smart Health roundup features Apple’s take on health monitoring, Intel’s ‘smart’ shirt, and Taiwan’s highly anticipated tech show embraces the Internet of Things. Apple introduces HealthKit and Health app   The Worldwide Developers Conference officially kicked off this week and Apple unveiled several items to pique developers’ interest for the updated OS X ...

Living smart : Philips’ newest lights, friendly doorbells + connected bikes

This week’s Smart Living roundup features a new cost-effective indoor flood light, a smart doorbell that recognizes your face, and a connected bike thats gets you where you need to be. Philips introduces SlimStyle  . Philips, one of the most recognized brands for smart lights, has introduced a new member to its SlimStyle family of ...

Smart World Review: Apple’s smart home dream, trade fairs + more

Last week’s Smart World Series featured rumors of Apple’s home automation platform to be unveiled this week, security concerns regarding smart pills, trade fairs for smart city solutions, and how traditional utilities company can cope with the shift in demand towards clean energy sources. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s your ...

Smart meters help curb fossil fuel dependence, drought problems

This week’s Smart Infrastructure roundup features how traditional energy suppliers can cope with increasing demand for renewable energy, smart water meters that may help alleviate droughts in San Francisco, CA, and an amplifier to optimize the Internet of Things. Traditional energy suppliers must embrace IoT  . According to reports, Europe is now largely relying on ...

Apple smart home vs. Samsung, Google + Microsoft

Reports have surfaced that Apple could be unveiling a home automation platform at its Worldwide Developers Conference next month.  Little is known about Apple’s possible offering in the home automation space, aside from leveraging the iPhone as a remote. Apple TV is also expected to play a huge role in connecting and controlling home automation ...

Global trade fairs showcase smart infrastructure design : Manufacturers seek domination

This week’s Smart City roundup features a string of trade fairs to showcase intelligent building technologies, commercial humidifiers for smart offices, and a smart meter maker expanding its reach. Smart building future showcased at 3 Chinese fairs  . If you want to see what the future of smart buildings has in store, head to China ...