The results of software firm SAP’s poll saw that many businesses are still uncertain on their next steps after the disruption caused by the pandemic. The survey of 4,500 Southeast Asian business […]
SAP survey says 40% of companies uncertain of business approach after pandemic disruption
Ookla: PLDT, Smart record fastest internet speed in first half of 2020
Despite the surge in Internet traffic after the country was placed under lockdown in mid-March, PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart)’s fixed and wireless networks have remained resilient and […]
Manulife webinar provides SMBs valuable insights on business continuity
Pivot to digital platforms is one of the lessons imparted during Manulife Philippines’ (Manulife) webinar titled “Getting Back to Business: Starting or restarting a business in the new normal” aimed at small […]
TransUnion introduces suite of credit reporting solutions
TransUnion launched CreditVision, a suite of trended data capabilities that understand, manage, and evaluate their customers, in the Philippines. CreditVision promises to provide a more detailed and accurate picture of a consumer’s […]
Smart taps South Korean star Son Ye-jin for postpaid plans campaign
Accomplished. Elegant. Articulate. South Korean actress and star of the recent hit TV drama series “Crash Landing on You” Son Ye-jin embodies everything that Smart Signature stands for. After so much anticipation, […]
Trend Micro unveils cloud solution to address Microsoft Azure issues
Cloud security firm Trend Micro Inc. announced the availability of its Trend Micro Cloud One-Conformity to Microsoft Azure customers in an effort to help global organizations tackle misconfigurations, compliance challenges, and cyber-risks […]
Financial sector and intelligence-driven cybersecurity amid digital revolution in SEA
By Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky Among the obvious effects of this pandemic is the rapid rise of online payment services and digital banking across Southeast Asia […]
Microsoft confirms negotiations of possible TikTok acquisition
Global technology giant Microsoft may possibly purchase TikTok, the Chinese video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance, which has exponentially grown in popularity. The announcement of the purchase came after a discussion […]
SonicWall finds 176% increase in malicious Microsoft Office file types
The trend of increase in ransomware attacks continues as the SonicWall Capture Labs (SonicWall) threat research team finds that despite the global decline of malware volume this year, ransomware attacks increased a […]
Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Zoom top worldwide enterprise videocon market
International Data Corp. (IDC) has published an updated assessment profiling twelve vendors in the worldwide enterprise videoconferencing market. The IDC MarketScape report positions Cisco, Google, Microsoft, and Zoom as “Leaders” in the […]
Robotic Process Automation touted to boost operational efficiency
In modern workplaces, there is the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology, a term that is becoming familiar each day. RPA works just like “virtual assistant,” aimed at automating business processes. By using […]
Carousell features over 1,000 vehicles in month-long online car sale
Online classifieds’ site Carousell is holding its month-long first-ever used car sale in the Philippines starting tomorrow. “Car-o-Sale” features listings of the site’s longtime automotive merchants and aims to provide potential car […]
TeamAsia pivots, launches integrated marketing services
TeamAsia just launched what it calls a “proprietary strategic marketing approach” that is hoped to meet brands’ constantly changing communications needs. In a virtual launch, Bea Lim, managing director of TeamAsia and […]
PLDT, PHINMA Education form partnership to provide students with custom data plan
PHINMA Education has partnered with PLDT to provide mobile data and access to learning platforms to students in five schools and universities across the Philippines. “We are pleased to secure this partnership […]
Edusuite’s AI-powered software simplifies school management processes
By using artificial intelligence and data analytics, DOST-funded startup is able to help schools reduce processes significantly. Moving payments online also offered convenience to enrollees and their parents. While the education sector […]
YouTube Kids adds 100 more movies, special features
With the extended time being spent at home, parents may be more open to allowing their children some extra screen-time. With this, it is even more important for parents to choose the […]
Schools now accept payment of fees through PayMaya
As schools start to adopt various learning methods this year, parents now also have an alternative form of payment through PayMaya. Over 40 schools nationwide will be accepting cashless payment online and […]
Smart partners with Acer for DepEd-compliant e-learning tools
Incoming students may now avail of a convenient and affordable gadget bundle to help them participate in their online classes this school year, through a new partnership of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) […]
Huawei tops 2Q20 smartphone sales despite ‘largest-ever’ market decline
Based on the preliminary data from IDC (International Data Corp.) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Chinese brand Huawei reach the No. 1 position in the smartphone shipment with 55.8 million units in […]
Report says 37% of millennials believe cybercriminals find them ‘too boring’ to be hacked
About 37% of the younger population surveyed believe cybercriminals will not pry on their online accounts because they are way too boring. But Kaspersky’s latest global report, “More Connected Than Ever Before: […]
Sophos discovers Emotet malware back in action after brief hiatus
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos discovered that Emotet, the ubiquitous botnet that arrives in the guise of any of a thousand different bogus email messages, never really went away when it suddenly stopped […]
Alibaba Cloud powers research organization’s free AI COVID-19 virtual screening
Powered by Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI) launched a Free AI Virtual Screening Service for COVID-19 in order to […]
Ticket2Me diversifies services to meet emerging market needs
Digital ticketing platform Ticket2Me saw the opportunity to shift a part of its business offerings as a response to the changing market needs brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The startup came […]
Strong chip demand surges Samsung quarterly profit
After posting a 23% jump in its quarterly operating profit, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) expects a gradual recovery in demand for mobile and consumer electronics for the second half of 2020. This ,despite […]
2020 Toyota Vios gets upgraded design, new features
While Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) takes pride in the improved design of the 2020 Vios, it also focused on safety features ensuring that future car owners get a “complete package.” In a […]
