Companies that fail to consider and understand the needs of older adults amid their digital transformation journey may end up struggling in future-proofing their products and services, according to Dr. Jennifer Teves, […]
Companies fail to future-proof when excluding older adults in product design — CX expert
Twitter’s features to keep online interaction a pleasant experience
In time for Stop Cyberbullying Day on June 17, social networking platform Twitter shared some of its features that will help users keep their online environment safe. Twitter is witness to some […]
Digital fraud attempts in financial industry increased by 149% — TransUnion
New research from TransUnion reveals that digital fraud attempts in the financial services industry increased by 149% globally in the first five months of 2021 compared with the last four months of […]
Infobip strengthens commitment to businesses with enhanced CPaaS offerings
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform company for businesses, strengthens its commitment to help drive growth and customer loyalty through its data-driven conversational journeys. This is powered via its enhanced array of […]
realme C25S now available in the Philippines
Smartphone brand realme just launched its latest entry-level offering, the realme C25S, in the Philippines. The 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant will retail for P7,490, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB […]
SAP announced new innovations for businesses at Sapphire Now conference
To help organizations improve business outcomes and better navigate the new landscape in operations, software firm SAP developed innovations that it announced at the Sapphire Now conference held recently. The first in […]
SEEK Asia appoints former McKinsey exec Michele Manigart as CSO
Asia’s leading online employment marketplace SEEK Asia announced the appointment of Michele Manigart as Chief Strategy Officer. SEEK Asia combines the two well-known job portal brands, jobsDB and JobStreet. According to SEEK […]
RCBC honors partners in digital aid disbursements
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) recognized its partner banks and institutions at the Araw ng Pasasalamat sa mga Madiskarteng Kabalikat program. The event, in time for the Philippine Independence Day celebration, […]
Kaspersky discovers Microsoft, Chrome zero-days used in targeted attacks
Cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky found a series of highly targeted attacks using a chain of Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows zero-day exploits. This is among the wave of advanced threat activity exploiting […]
DBP partners with PayMaya to provide digital payment solutions to partners in the public sector
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) taps PayMaya to provide end-to-end digital payment solutions firm to its partners in the public sector such as national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), […]
Accenture announces planned acquisition of umlaut
Accenture will be acquiring German engineering firm umlaut to further strengthen its deep engineering capabilities. The acquisition of umlaut will add more than 4,200 industry-leading engineers and consultants across 17 countries to […]
Infinix Hot 10S now available in the Philippines
Following the global launch in April, emerging smartphone brand Infinix Mobile has announced the availability of Infinix Hot 10S in the Philippines today. The latest smartphone will be available at the e-commerce […]
5 ways chatbots can help teams elevate business outcomes
By Gibu Mathew, VP & GM, APAC, Zoho Corp. The evolution of consumer behavior and expectations never stops. As they become more sophisticated, today’s consumers expect a certain level of interactivity with […]
Red Fiber offers special deals for subscribers
Red Fiber, the country’s newest broadband provider, gives new subscribers the opportunity to enjoy three months’ worth of free subscription as well as twice the speed of their plans for the first […]
Edge Computing: A vital component in modern cybersecurity solutions
Over the years, Edge Computing has continuously gained trust from the IT community, as well as recognition from those outside the IT circles. Now, the focus is put on cementing its place […]
Globe 5G roaming now live in the US, Canada
Globe’s venture to secure North American locations with its 5G roaming, which now extends to major markets in the United States and Canada. The telecommunications firm will officially launch the 5G roaming […]
Australian firm JCurve Solutions acquires Creative Quest to expand footprint in SEA
Image from JCurve website Cloud technology provider JCurve Solutions expands its footprint in Southeast Asia (SEA) with the acquisition of full-service digital marketing agency Creative Quest. “As a trusted cloud technology solution […]
PH to stream Tokyo Games on multiple digital platforms
Barring any changes in the coming Tokyo Olympics which was postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine media coverage is all set to cover the event next month. The […]
New Samsung Galaxy M12, M02 are now available in PH
The Galaxy M12 and M02, Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy M-series smartphones yet, are now available. Upgraded with features that help make them suitable as an everyday device that doubles in use for […]
Medgate, partners believe telemedicine will continue its growth post-pandemic
Medgate Philippines sees that telemedicine will persist even if life goes back to the pre-pandemic normal as more and more people realize its convenience and cost-efficiency. In an email interview with Back […]
PLDT, Smart urge DoJ to join global fight vs online child abuse, human trafficking
PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are broadening their engagement with stakeholders, ramping up the global fight against online child abuse and human trafficking. The two companies strengthened their […]
Lazada opens YesWeHack’s private bug bounty program to the public
Lazada has been working with ethical hackers for one-and-a-half years to detect security vulnerabilities in its IT environment as part of a private bug bounty program. The e-commerce platform is now opening […]
Kaspersky shares tips on what to do in the event of data breach
According to cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky’s 2020 figures, it would cost a small and medium business (SMB) $101,000 (or around P4.8 million) if they get hit by a data breach. Large enterprises’ […]
Oppo Enco Buds, Oppo Enco Air now available in PH
Oppo introduces the latest smart devices with the True Wireless Earphones Oppo Enco Buds and Oppo Enco Air. Both Oppo Enco Buds and Oppo Enco Air are now exclusively available via Oppo’s […]
Year-round competitive programming league is now in the Philippines
StackLeague is the Philippines’ first year-round competitive programming league launched on March 16 and now with over 3,000 programmers in the league. It is on a mission to develop programming leaders that […]
UNObank issued a digital bank license in the Philippines
UNOBank, a fintech with headquarters in Singapore, secured a license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to operate a digital bank in the country. UNObank is managed under fintech holding company, DigibankASIA […]
AEG Sports uses SAS Viya to navigate scenarios in new normal
Sports and live entertainment company AEG Sports has been AI-powered SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure for business operations that will enable a more immersive experience for fans. In using embedded capabilities in […]
Red Dot Analytics to commercialize tech that improves data center sustainability
Red Dot Analytics (RDA), a spin-off from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, has completed a seed fund round with investment from IMO Ventures, Avior Capital, and GSR Ventures. The investment will […]
Smart’s 5G network breaches 3,000 sites nationwide
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has fired up more than 3,000 5G sites across the country as of May. This includes 5G sites deployed in far-flung and mountainous areas. Continuing […]
Globe powers 8,000 schools and reaches over 670K Filipinos via e-learning
Over 8,000 private schools have partnered with Globe for connectivity and other solutions, wherein students, teachers, and school administrators are able to operate and work toward the goals they set for another […]
Alibaba Cloud to build data center in the Philippines this year
Citing the need to assist local businesses in their digital transformation, Alibaba Cloud will be putting up a data center in the Philippines as part of its expansion in Asia. Alibaba Cloud, […]
