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…
Get ₱100 off your food orders with foodpanda’s SARAP promo
On-demand delivery platform foodpanda is offering customers ₱100 off orders from selected restaurants through the promo code SARAP, with minimum spending requirements varying per merchant. The promotion supports the company’s…
vivo X300 Pro aims to make distant shots clearer with 200MP camera
vivo X300 Pro is a smartphone designed to improve long-range photography through its 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera, allowing users to capture distant subjects with clearer detail. The device focuses…
Tonik offers 6% to 8% time deposit rates starting at ₱5,000
Digital bank Tonik has upgraded its time deposit (TD) product, offering interest rates of 6% for six months, 7% for nine months, and 8% for 12 months, with a minimum…
ASUS rolls out 2026 lineup of desktop and AiO PCs
ASUS Philippines (ASUS) announced the arrival of its 2026 lineup of tower desktops and all-in-one (AiO) PCs, led by the ASUS V600 All-in-One PC, alongside the ASUS V500 Mini Tower,…
Sophos acquires Arco Cyber to expand AI-driven security expertise
Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has acquired UK-based Arco Cyber, a cybersecurity assurance company that helps organizations strengthen security while meeting compliance requirements and addressing emerging threats. The acquisition supports…
PH leads APAC in observability-driven security
By Gowrisankar Chinnayan, Director of Product Management, ManageEngine FSO Philippine enterprises are steadily positioning themselves among the more advanced markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC) when it comes to applying observability to…
Globe expands safeguards vs online child exploitation
Telecommunications company Globe is strengthening its efforts to protect children online by expanding cybersecurity tools, awareness programs, and reporting channels to help prevent Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children…
Kaspersky identifies 50 cyber-attack victims of Stan Ghouls
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky identified around 50 victims in Uzbekistan linked to cybercriminal group Stan Ghouls, also known as Bloody Wolf. The group has carried out targeted attacks on organizations in…
CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead AI security initiatives in JAPAC
Cybersecurity solutions firm CrowdStrike has appointed Jonathon Dixon as vice president and managing director for the Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC), tasking him to help drive artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cybersecurity…
8×8, PLDT Enterprise roll out silent mobile user verification in PH
8×8 Inc., a global business communications platform provider, launched Silent Mobile Authentication (SMA) in the Philippines through a partnership with PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT. The rollout follows…
Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in the Philippines
By Bambi Escalante, Country Manager, Fortinet Philippines The Philippines’ digital economy is expanding rapidly as businesses adopt new technologies, e-commerce continues to surge, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Metrobank sees investors taking a more careful investment approach
Private wealth investors are taking a more disciplined and opportunity-driven approach to asset allocation in 2026, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients are moving…
HONOR X9d 5G offered with zero cash out via Smart Postpaid Plan 1999
Smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is offering the HONOR X9d 5G through Smart Communications Inc.’s postpaid device plans, giving customers an option to get the smartphone with zero cash out…
Find your ‘Lucky Match’ at Power Mac Center
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) is offering Valentine’s and Chinese New Year promotions that include discounts, freebies, and service deals across its stores nationwide. PMC said the campaign…
Globe’s corporate data business up 1% in 2025
Telecommunications company Globe reported ₱165.1 billion in consolidated gross service revenues for full-year 2025, surpassing its 2024 level as demand for mobile data, broadband, and enterprise services continued to grow.…
Tenable Research finds serious security flaws in Google Looker
Tenable Research, the research arm of Tenable Inc., a cybersecurity company, has found major security problems in Google Looker, a business tool used by more than 60,000 companies worldwide. These…
Grab Finance expands credit access in Southeast Asia with FICO platform
Grab Finance, the financial services arm of Southeast Asia’s superapp Grab, has expanded access to credit across the region after deploying the FICO Platform, helping increase credit offer eligibility rates…
Boomi customer growth climbs as firms standardize on AI platform
AI-driven automation provider Boomi said enterprises are increasingly adopting its artificial intelligence (AI) activation platform as companies shift from testing AI tools to deploying them in business operations. Boomi said…
PLDT expands Starlink connectivity for remote enterprises, public sector
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), is expanding its satellite-enabled connectivity services nationwide, building on its 2025 rollout of Starlink services for businesses, government agencies, and…
AMD releases Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 FPGA family
Semiconductor company AMD has introduced the Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) family, designed to help engineers build systems that process large volumes of data across broadcast, industrial,…
Lenovo offers vouchers, printer freebies in Chinese New Year promo
Lenovo is offering Pluxee vouchers worth up to ₱5,000 and printer freebies for customers who buy selected laptops and desktops as part of its Chinese New Year Promo 2026. The…
Home Credit, SM Appliance Center offer appliance installment promo
Consumer financing company Home Credit Philippines has partnered with appliance retailer SM Appliance Center to roll out the Grand Pay Hulugan promo, offering discounted home appliances with installment payment options.…
HitPay launches borderless QR for cross-border payments
Payment platform HitPay introduced Borderless QR, a software feature designed to help small businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) accept payments from international tourists using various digital wallets. The company said…
Sophos adds workspace protection to manage hybrid work and employee AI use
Cybersecurity solutions provider Sophos has added Sophos Workspace Protection to its security portfolio to help organizations protect hybrid work environments and manage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The…
DepEd, Microsoft expand AI-powered literacy tools for public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft Philippines are expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to improve literacy and help teachers support student learning nationwide. The partnership focuses…
Olongapo rolls out SangguniAPP to digitize council records
The Olongapo City Council has introduced SangguniAPP, a digital platform that allows residents to access legislative records, monitor council sessions, and interact with local officials through a mobile and web-based…
2GO, DTI sign agreement to expand logistics support for MSMEs
2GO Group Inc., an integrated transportation and logistics provider, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Kaspersky uncovers software supply chain attack affecting Philippines
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) found that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain breach targeted organizations and individuals across several countries, including a government agency in the Philippines.…
Google AI tools support wildlife conservation in the Southeast Asia
Google is partnering with the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) to use artificial intelligence (AI) in preserving endangered species, including those in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The collaboration provides AI…
Synology urges PH firms to focus on data recovery amid growing cyber risks
At the CyberSecPhil Conference 2026, Synology, a global provider of network-attached storage and data management solutions, emphasized that organizations should treat data protection as a strategic priority, not just an…
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