Protecting critical data while driving innovation with data sovereignty
Data sovereignty became a major topic last year, at least in the Philippines, partly due to the opening of new data centers in the country. Worries about data safety, privacy,…
Growing use of Shadow AI in workplaces sparks security concerns
Many professionals and office workers now rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform certain tasks. While many companies encourage employees to use AI to boost productivity, some staff turn to…
Surge in AI use raises concerns about future power strain in data centers
A Gartner report revealed that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and workloads could potentially strain the power supply of data centers. Data from the research firm predicted…
Agentic AI moves automation toward greater independence
Beyond chatbots, Agentic AI is expected to change significantly how businesses operate. It is especially useful in customer service and other industries, as it is designed to plan and take…
Deepfakes outpace detection, experts urge scam awareness
Deepfake videos and AI-generated voices have become so realistic that cybersecurity experts are changing their advice. Instead of teaching people how to spot fake videos, they are urging them to…
RCBC powers card and QR payments on LRT-2
LRT-2 commuters can now pay for their train rides using their bank cards, mobile wallets, or GCash, removing the need to buy or reload a separate transit card. The new…
Lenovo builds AI-powered command center for FIFA World Cup 2026
Lenovo builds an Intelligent Command Center (ICC) that will help FIFA manage what is expected to be the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The FIFA World Cup 2026 features…
AI is redefining what your PC can do
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC at AMD AI has finally moved out of the realm of promises and into the device on your desk or in your backpack. It…
Southeast Asia tech funding more than doubles to $7.4B
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) technology startups and scaleups raised $7.4 billion in the first half of 2026, more than double the $3.2 billion recorded a year earlier, as investors poured money…
IBM builds first sub-1 nm chip with 100B transistors
Technology company IBM has developed the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, a breakthrough that could deliver faster and more energy-efficient processors for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and…
Smart earns GSMA certification for anti-fraud API
PLDT Enterprise said Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has received GSMA Open Gateway certification for its SmartSafe RoamStatus API, allowing businesses to verify if a customer’s mobile phone is roaming overseas…
Smart offers 50% off Home WiFi Postpaid plans
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is offering 50% off Smart Home WiFi Postpaid plans for the first four months as it expands the service to more than 100…
8×8 earns top CPaaS ranking from Metrigy for 2026
Global business communications platform provider 8×8 Inc. has been named a 2026 MetriStar Top Provider for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) by research and advisory firm Metrigy. The recognition…
Philippine Blockchain Week highlights real-world AI, crypto use
Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026 drew more than 12,000 delegates to the SMX Convention Center Manila, highlighting how blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital assets are moving beyond discussions and…
Xendit integrates Dragonpay to expand PH payments
Digital payments company Xendit has integrated Philippine alternative payments provider Dragonpay Corp., giving local businesses access to a wider range of payment services and expanding Xendit’s presence in one of…
GoTyme Bank reaches 10M users in over 3 years
Digital bank GoTyme Bank said it has reached 10 million users just over three years after starting operations in the Philippines, with customer deposits growing to more than P53 billion.…
Global PC shipments fall 4% as prices climb
Global PC sales fell in the second quarter of 2026 as higher prices made consumers and businesses think twice before buying new computers, according to market research firm Omdia. Worldwide…
Emirates names new country head for Philippines
Airline Emirates has appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the Philippines, making him in charge of the airline’s commercial operations as it expands services in one…
ManageEngine sees a shift toward unified IT as AI adoption accelerates
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corp., says businesses across Southeast Asia (SEA) are moving away from using separate IT tools in favor of a single platform…
More banks now offer zero transfer fees
More Philippine banks are removing transfer fees as competition in digital banking heats up, making it cheaper for customers to send money online. After the Bank of the Philippine Islands…
Lalamove uses delivery network to aid disaster response
Lalamove Philippines, an on-demand and ride-hailing platform, is giving customers a new way to support disaster relief by allowing them to convert reward points into donations for two humanitarian organizations…
Zero transfer fees on Metrobank App via InstaPay
Metrobank has removed transfer fees for InstaPay and PESONet transactions made through the Metrobank App, allowing customers to send money without paying additional charges. The move reduces the cost of…
Fortinet names Luca Simonelli as SVP for APAC
Fortinet has appointed Luca Simonelli as senior vice president for Asia Pacific (APAC), putting him in charge of the cybersecurity company’s sales business across one of its fastest-growing regions. Based…
TransUnion: Filipinos stay hopeful despite inflation
Filipinos remain optimistic about their financial future, but many are becoming more careful with how they spend and borrow as inflation continues to strain household budgets, according to the latest…
ManageEngine: Reliable infrastructure is AI’s next battleground
JAKARTA — As organizations across Southeast Asia accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the next challenge is no longer choosing the right AI model but making sure their IT…
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P boosts mobile video creation
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, introduced the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, a pocket-sized gimbal camera designed to help content creators, vloggers, and filmmakers produce…
Palo Alto Networks: Shadow AI raises data security risks in Philippine firms
Employees are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools faster than companies can secure them, creating a growing “Shadow AI” problem that could expose confidential business information, according to cybersecurity company Palo…
Why the realme C100 is the best student survival tool
Consumer technology brand realme is promoting the realme C100 as a smartphone designed for students, combining long battery life, durability, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and financing options ahead of the…
QR Ph payment volume jumps 510%, reaches 55% share
QR Ph accounted for more than half of all payment volume processed by fintech company PayMongo Group in the first half of 2026, overtaking cards and e-wallets as the preferred…
PLDT, Smart back PRSP’s Cebu return with free media festival
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are supporting the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in expanding professional development opportunities for communication practitioners in the Visayas through…
Why landlines still matter for Filipino families
A home landline may seem outdated in the age of smartphones, but PLDT Home believes it continues to play an important role in keeping Filipino families connected, especially during emergencies…
HONOR sets July 7 debut for budget AI phone HONOR X7e
Global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines will introduce the HONOR X7e on July 7, to attract Filipino consumers looking for an affordable smartphone with artificial intelligence (AI) features, long…
Epson upgrades EcoTank printers with faster, lower-cost printing
Epson, a global printer manufacturer, has expanded its EcoTank lineup with eight new printers designed to help households and small businesses print faster while lowering long-term printing costs. The new…
Gartner: Agentic AI puts $234B SaaS spending at risk
Enterprise application software spending worth as much as $234 billion could be disrupted by agentic artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 as businesses shift from using traditional software interfaces to AI…
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