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…
What technologies power modern public WiFi services?
Public WiFi services of today can support hundreds and even thousands of devices across public locations smoothly. Behind the simple experience of connecting your smartphone or laptop to a public…
HONOR hints at new phone after the success of HONOR 600 Series
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines has begun teasing a new smartphone following the launch of the HONOR 600 Series, with the company highlighting artificial intelligence-powered content creation as one…
Tala pushes for more inclusive, data-driven digital lending in PH
Global credit infrastructure company Tala is using mobile, behavioral, and payment data to assess Filipino borrowers who may not have the documents, collateral, or credit records required by traditional banks.…
JLL sets green benchmark at Jollibee Danao plant
Jollibee Group’s Danao Commissary in Cebu has earned LEED Gold certification after cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by 82.1%, setting a new sustainability benchmark for Philippine manufacturing. Jones…
IDC: APAC AI spending to hit $555B as data center capacity tightens
Artificial intelligence (AI) spending across Asia-Pacific is projected to more than quadruple to $555.2 billion by 2030, increasing pressure on the data centers and computing resources needed to support growing…
Converge, AmCham drive digital growth in Visayas
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (AmCham) Visayas Chapter have formed an alliance to help businesses and local governments in the Visayas adopt…
Samsung begins roll out of One UI 9 to Galaxy devices
Samsung has started rolling out One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, bringing new artificial intelligence, camera, translation, security, and device-support features to more…
GoTyme offers holiday flights for remittance users
GoTyme Bank has launched a raffle that will give five overseas Filipinos round-trip Cebu Pacific flights for two and cash prizes, using international remittances to attract more customers to its…
Roblox unveils new tools at developers conference
Roblox, a video gaming platform, will allow creators to release their games as standalone apps for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles, giving developers more ways to reach players outside the…
Meta safety issues delay DICT budget in House
The Philippines’ House of Representatives has called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to attend a hearing on social media safety. Lawmakers want answers about harmful content on Meta’s platforms, particularly…
Adobe raises 2026 outlook after record Q3 revenue
Adobe reported record revenue of $6.76 billion for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by higher subscription sales and the growing use of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.…
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 series in PH
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 series, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 17 5G, and Redmi Note 17, in the Philippines,…
Smart launches P99 SIM for Home WiFi routers
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), a mobile services provider, has launched the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a P99 prepaid SIM that can be used with compatible Home WiFi routers. The…
Sophos: Identity attacks drive 85% of education ransomware
Identity-based attacks played a role in 85% of ransomware incidents involving schools and universities, according to a new Sophos report. The State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report found that…
Asiatel sets up AI operations center for outsourcing
Asiatel Outsourcing has established AI Operations as its fourth Center of Excellence as it integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into customer support, knowledge management, quality assurance, and back-office work. The company…
How to build a better home entertainment setup
A home entertainment upgrade does not have to involve buying the largest television or installing an expensive theater system. Families can improve their movie nights, streaming, and online gaming by…
Shopee fulfillment orders jump 2.5x during 9.9 sale
Orders handled through Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) reached 2.5 times last year’s level during the 9.9 sale as Filipino consumers began shopping ahead of the Christmas season. The increase is…
Boomi puts controls around enterprise AI agents
SINGAPORE — As companies allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to use their data and applications, data activation company Boomi is offering a central system for deciding what those agents can…
Lenovo unveils new AI devices for consumers, businesses
Lenovo is expanding its hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) strategy across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and workplace systems, to give consumers and businesses access to the same AI assistant on multiple…
Southeast Asia blockchain funding reaches $6.2 billion
Blockchain technology companies in Southeast Asia (SEA) have raised $6.2 billion from investors, according to a report from Tracxn Technologies Limited, a data intelligence platform. The Blockchain Technology – SEA…
Boomi: Data problems and high costs can limit AI
SINGAPORE – Artificial intelligence (AI) projects may work well during testing but run into problems when used across an entire company. The AI must handle more information, connect to more…
Fewer Servers, More Performance: The new logic of the modern data center
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC at AMD Business growth in Asia Pacific is (APAC) entering a new phase. The sustained increase in data, process automation, and the advancement of…
RCBC wins two Quill Awards for financial inclusion initiatives
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) received two Philippine Quill Awards 2026 for programs designed to bring banking services closer to underserved Filipinos. The RCBC ATM Go Agency Banking Initiative won…
ASEAN AI program to train 1.7 million students, teachers
The ASEAN Foundation is expanding its regional artificial intelligence (AI) training program to equip more than 1.7 million students, K-12 teachers, and university faculty members with practical AI skills by…
DITO launches data, home Wi-Fi, and gaming offers
DITO Telecommunity has introduced new mobile data, home internet, and gaming offers as it aims to serve customers with different connectivity needs rather than rely on a single type of…
Google Pay now supports Maya Visa wallet cards
Maya users can now add their physical and virtual Visa wallet cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay for contactless payments, expanding its payment services aside from the company’s…
New PBSP trustees from IBM, Vivant bring tech and energy expertise
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has added leaders from IBM Philippines and Vivant Corp. to its board, bringing more experience in technology, workforce development, energy, water, and infrastructure. Leo…
Nearly half of reported scams in ASEAN unresolved
Nearly half of reported online scam cases in six Southeast Asian (SEA) countries remain unresolved, raising concerns that fraud could weaken consumer trust in digital banking, e-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI),…
DITO Gaming offers priority 5G connection for gamers
DITO Telecommunity has launched a 5G home modem designed for online gaming, offering network priority, gaming optimization, and unlimited 5G data in one prepaid package. The DITO Gaming Modem is…
PLDT, Smart back online safety training in CDO schools
Cagayan de Oro City will pilot a digital safety program that aims to teach more than 10,000 public school students how to protect themselves from online abuse, exploitation, and other…
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