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Organized, concerted, targeted efforts may help prevent online sexual abuse of children
According to statistics online portal Statista, as of January 2020, the number of internet users in the Philippines grew to 73 million people, accounting for more than half of the total population. […]
FICO Survey: PH banks struggle in customer digital verification system
FICO, a global analytics software firm, has released its “Identity in Digital Banking Survey,” which found that the complexity and cost of validating the identity of digital banking customers are the top […]
Vertiv, Honeywell develop solutions for sustainable data center operations
Honeywell, a global leader in connected buildings, and Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, will work together to create integrated solutions to optimize data center sustainability, resiliency, […]
Boomi updates AtomSphere platform to help developers increase productivity
Boomi, a Dell Technologies business and provider of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), has announced key updates to the Boomi AtomSphere Platform in line with the company’s vision to deliver […]
PLDT, Smart build ‘congestion-free’ networks by designing for peak throughput
To deliver better experience to their customers, integrated telco PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are expanding the capacity of their transport network as part of their ongoing network […]
NPC to bar online lenders from collecting borrowers’ personal information
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday announced that online lenders will be prohibited from getting personal information, such as phone and social media contact lists of their borrowers, starting in November. […]
Cisco research confirms the future of work is hybrid
The new global survey commissioned by technology company Cisco affirms what many companies have prepared for as soon as the pandemic changed the new working landscape: a hybrid working environment. According to […]
Kaspersky study finds 95% of enterprises admit tech innovations fail before launch
According to new research commissioned by Kaspersky, 95% of heads of innovations in enterprises globally admit that their projects often fail even before they were launched. Many of these innovations don’t even […]
XTREME S Series Smart TV offers interactive features for binge-watchers
An IDC (International Data Corp.) study finds that smart home devices — including smart TVs — will remain resilient in spite of the global economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
ICC AOKPass app hopes to ease health concerns on cross-border travels
Normal traveling these days means providing authorities with a health certificate that is duly authenticated by the government or other institutions. The ICC AOKPass app streamlines the process by providing a digital […]
Toyota packs Fortuner with smart technology for safer driving
Entering the last quarter of 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) unveiled the latest refreshed model in its best-selling lineup of vehicles. The updated Toyota Fortuner gets an updated look, equipped with smart […]
ABI Research says pandemic forces biometrics revenues drop 22% in 2020
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, global biometric device revenues are expected to drop 22%, ($1.8 billion) to $6.6 billion, according to a recent report from global tech market advisory, ABI […]
Fujitsu lists steps on how to secure healthcare data amid COVID-19
As healthcare organizations seek to protect their patient information from the cyber threats that have been consistently increasing during the pandemic, according to earlier reports, Fujitsu Philippines Inc., information technology (IT) systems […]
Coursera for Campus’ new features adapt to the new standard of online learning
Popular online learning platform Coursera announced free versions of Coursera for Campus and upgraded features to address the critical and long-term needs of higher education worldwide. New features allow universities to deliver […]
Oppo PH to hold video blogging sessions for content creators
Oppo Philippines is launching the “Oppo Renogades Masterclass,” a session with video content creators to be streamed on the smartphone brand’s Facebook page. Kicking it off on Oct. 20 are lifestyle and […]
Palo Alto Networks shares cybersecurity tips for the household ‘security officer’ of 2020
Reports on data breaches and cyberattacks have increased significantly ever since more students and employees are working from home than before. As classrooms have gone virtual in the Philippines, this school year […]
Kaspersky warns against malware toolset MontysThree used for industrial espionage
Kaspersky researchers uncovered a series of highly targeted attacks against industrial holdings dating back to 2018 — far rarer in the world of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors than campaigns against diplomats […]
Smart ramps up strategic base station rollout to connect Filipinos nationwide
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of integrated telco PLDT Inc, continues to improve its services across the country by expanding the capacity of its LTE network and ramping up the […]
Converge ICT doubles international bandwidth
End-to-end fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge ICT) implemented network upgrades for the improvements of its customers’ online experience. With the said network capacity augmentation, the fiber company’s own […]
Lenovo brings its gaming mobile device Legion Phone Duel to PH
Device manufacturer Lenovo is making its Legion Phone Duel to the Philippines starting November. Specially built for hardcore mobile gamers, the Legion Phone Duel is designed with a “revolutionary” Dual Technology Architecture […]
Visa Direct enables US fund transfer through MoneyGram, PayMaya
MoneyGram International Inc., (MoneyGram), a company that offers cross-border P2P (peer to peer) payments and money transfers, partnered with PayMaya Philippines to launch a new digital capability that allows customers to send […]
SASE is all about delivering security everywhere
By John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Products, Fortinet Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an emerging enterprise strategy that incorporates multiple solutions to enable secure remote access to […]
Lenovo unveils ‘ultralight’ Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop
PC and smart device manufacturer Lenovo introduced its ultralight premium laptop Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. Designed for the always-on-the-go workforce who needs a portable but durable workhorse. Lenovo said the latest addition […]
Pru Life UK offers new life insurance products through its health app Pulse
Pru Life UK is now offering three additional life insurance products — PRUWellness, PRUShield, and PRUPersonal Accident — through its health and wellness mobile app Pulse, targeting customers who prefer the convenience […]
Smart powers e-learning at McDonald’s McClassrooms
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of the country’s largest and only integrated telco PLDT, is supporting McDonald’s Philippines’ McClassroom initiative by providing additional Smart Bro Pocket WiFi units to participating […]
