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. […]
Organized, concerted, targeted efforts may help prevent online sexual abuse of children
Sophos uncovers Maze attack chains to launch $15-M ransomware
A single attack that needed three attempts. This is one of the major findings in cybersecurity firm Sophos’ latest report titled “Maze Attackers Adopt Ragnar Locker Virtual Machine Technique,” wherein Maze attackers […]
Alibaba Cloud’s AI solutions digitalize sports events, simplify processes
During Apsara Conference 2020, Alibaba Cloud unveiled a series of AI-powered (artificial intelligence) solutions that are set to transform and digitalize the way sports entertainment was traditionally organized, broadcast, and consumed. The […]
The unfinished work of building modern enterprises
By Ajit Melarkode, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Boomi The cloud offers a captivating promise of enhanced speed, agility, and efficiency for organizations committed to modernizing business operations and restructuring processes […]
XTREME Appliances to open 20 concept stores nationwide
XTREME Appliances plans to open 20 concept stores adding to its existing five showrooms across the Philippines this year. The brand plans to increase its branches to around 60 by the first […]
PLDT KaAsenso enables MSMEs with affordable Fibr plans
Many micro, small, and medium enterprises are now turning to digital platforms to boost their businesses’ visibility and reach more customers. PLDT Home introduced its PLDT KaAsenso Program which offers Fibr Plans […]
PH company reports increase in businesses signing up for digital HR management tools
Local software company tHRead reports that since they made their Payroll and HR management platform available for a 60-day free trial period in March 2020, they observed a 20% increase in the […]
Akamai report reveals broad, persistent cyberattacks targeting gamers, companies
Akamai, the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, reveals in its “State of the Internet / Security report, Gaming: You Can’t Solo Security” that high volumes of attacks were […]
Refinitiv achieves 2020 sustainability targets, announces new environmental, social goals
Refinitiv announces that it has delivered on its 2020 sustainability and social targets, and is moving forward with a new set of 2025 and 2030 goals. In its 2020 annual sustainability report, […]
beep cardholders can now earn reward points
Ongoing until Nov. 22, 2020, beep users can get more out of their daily commute by earning reward points that they can redeem for beep load using the mobile app. To join […]
HP’s anti-fraud program continues to protect online shoppers vs counterfeit supplies
HP Inc.’s Anti-Counterfeiting and Fraud (ACF) Program has seized $2.5 million in counterfeit supplies and delisted over 12,800 online sites in the last seven months across Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, […]
Vertiv’s compact UPS designed for home office setup
While on the front-end, the focus on working from home is having stable internet and availability of gadgets, power outages must also be a consideration. For people who intend to make WFH […]
PayMaya offers double up rewards until Sept. 30
To encourage more people to go cashless especially during these times when people are extra cautious in catching a highly contagious virus, financial services firm PayMaya Philippines is offering double up rewards […]
SaferKidsPH, ANZCHAM join forces against online sexual exploitation of Filipino children
The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNICEF, on behalf of the SaferKidsPH Consortium, to help address the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) […]
Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN designed to meet the needs of different industries
SD-WAN has been one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of the past decade, with the market expected to increase by 168% between now and 2024. The earliest adopters of SD-WAN (software-defined […]
Amazon introduces the ‘all-new’ Echo family
Amazon introduced its all-new line-up of Echo devices, featuring completely new designs and a promise of enhanced audio. Next-generation Echo combines the features of Echo and Echo Plus into a single device. […]
Kaspersky outlines risks of oversharing in social media
With the increase of time being spent online and the diverse activities being posted on different social media platforms, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky shares a reminder for parents about the risks of oversharing […]
Developing students of integrity vs ‘copy and paste’ culture
By Jack Brazel, Head of Business Partnerships, Southeast Asia, Turnitin Setting strict guidelines against cheating and plagiarism shapes students’ mindset and creates a culture of integrity. Plagiarism is not just an issue […]
Survey: 85% of CISOs admit to sacrificing cybersecurity to enable WFH setup
Every fourth organization admits that they are aware of being exposed to more risks now than before the pandemic, cybersecurity vendor Newtrix reveals in its latest survey. Of them, 63% reported an […]
PLDT to conduct emergency maintenance of submarine cable
Digital service provider PLDT Inc. released an advisory informing its customers of emergency maintenance in one of its submarine cable systems in the Asia-America Gateway. The maintenance is scheduled to start Sept. […]
Netmarble’s ‘BTS Universe Story’ now available worldwide on iOS, Android devices
BTS Universe Story, an all-new interactive social game based on phenomenal singing group BTS, is now available for download, announced developer Netmarble Corp. “BTS Universe Story” is the second collaboration between Netmarble […]
Digital-first businesses quick to pivot during pandemic
Professional network platform LinkedIn sought the thoughts of startup founders and business owners who were able to wade through the pandemic and reverse what could have been an economic disaster for their […]
COVID-19 forces one of biggest surges in tech investment in history, survey finds
The 2020 Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey reveals that companies spent the equivalent of around $15 billion extra a week on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is mainly due to the sudden […]
IDC MarketScape names Sophos a leader in mobile threat management
Sophos, a company that offers next-generation cybersecurity, was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mobile Threat Management Software 2020 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of […]
Universal Robots hosts first virtual cobots exhibition in APAC
Universal Robots, a company that builds collaborative robots (cobots), will be holding a virtual expo of collaborative robots titled “WeAreCOBOTS APAC” scheduled Oct. 6-8. The virtual expo presents an opportunity for practitioners and […]
Amway PH steps up digital transformation with launch of e-commerce platform
More and more companies are pivoting to digital or online platforms to ensure business continuity. Direct selling goods company Amway Philippines will be launching its own e-commerce platform, Amway Exclusive Shopper (AES), […]
