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…
Kaspersky: Severe cyberattacks drop to 3.8% in 2025
Severe cyberattacks are becoming less common, with new data from cybersecurity company Kaspersky showing a sharp drop in high-impact incidents over the past six years. In its “Anatomy of a…
Sophos: Identity attacks drive 67% of breaches
Compromised credentials, weak authentication, and gaps in identity systems drove most cyberattacks last year, according to a new report from Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company. The firm said 67% of…
AMD sees ‘agent computers’ leading AI-driven PC shift
Chipmaker AMD said the personal computer is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from simple assistants to autonomous “agents” that can perform tasks on behalf of users,…
Gartner: LLM inference costs to drop 90% by 2030
Gartner Inc. projects that running inference on a large language model (LLM) with 1 trillion parameters will cost GenAI providers over 90% less by 2030 compared with 2025, driven by…
Samsung unveils Galaxy A57, A37 5G
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. introduced the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, adding AI features, improved cameras, and longer software support to its midrange Galaxy A series. Both models…
Alibaba unveils new AI-native agentic platform for enterprises
Alibaba Group has introduced Wukong, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform designed to help companies automate complex tasks using multiple AI agents in a single workspace. The platform allows businesses to…
IBM acquires Confluent for $11B to power real-time AI
Tech giant IBM has completed its $11-billion acquisition of Confluent Inc. to strengthen real-time data capabilities for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and automated agents. Confluent, a data streaming platform used…
Smart tests satellite-to-phone service in remote PH areas with Lynk
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT)’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and partner Lynk Global have completed new field tests of their direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in Ilocos Norte,…
SailPoint, AWS partner to expand identity security for AI agents
SailPoint Inc., an enterprise identity security company, signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help organizations secure AI-driven systems and manage a growing number of…
Agentic AI succeeds with clear workflows and trusted governance
Organizations that succeed with agentic artificial intelligence (AI) are those that design deployments with intent, embed agents into real workflows, and establish clear governance, according to DK Sharma, president and…
IBPAP, Maya expand credit access to 1.9M workers
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and Maya are rolling out a program aimed at helping nearly 1.9 million Filipino digital workers access credit cards, savings…
UnionBank CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado leads BAP
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) has elected Ana Aboitiz Delgado, president and CEO of UnionBank, as its president for the 2026-2027 term, the first time a woman will…
iProov study reveals deepfakes erode trust as 48% doubt online content
Deepfakes are rapidly weakening trust in online content, with nearly half of consumers now questioning the authenticity of what they see on the internet, according to a new study by…
Philippines hosts ASEAN talks on satellite safety, space traffic
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, gathered regional leaders in Manila on…
PLDT, Smart boost decarbonization amid energy crisis
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are accelerating efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels as global oil prices remain volatile due to ongoing…
Home Credit urges early contact for payment help
Consumer finance provider Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) is urging borrowers to reach out early if they are struggling to pay, as more Filipinos deal with rising expenses and unexpected financial…
HONOR X8d debuts at ₱15,999
Smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has introduced the HONOR X8d, the latest addition to its X Series, combining style, durability, and advanced AI features at a price of ₱15,999. Pre-orders…
Redmi Note 15 backs Spartan PH 2026 races
Obstacle course race organizer Spartan Philippines has partnered with technology company Xiaomi to power the 2026 race season with the Redmi Note 15 Series, starting March 21 at Parklinks in…
Fastly: AI-first firms hit by ‘AI Speed Tax’ after cyberattacks
AI-first businesses are taking significantly longer to recover from cyberattacks, a delay that is driving up costs and exposing gaps in how companies secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to…
TP’s renewable energy use hits 63% while emissions drop 52%
TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a digital business services provider, said renewable energy now accounts for 63% of its total electricity use nationwide in 2025, up three percentage points…
Cloudflare: Hackers now ‘log in’ instead of ‘break in’
Cloudflare, a connectivity cloud company, said cyberattacks are shifting from brute-force break-ins to stealthy account takeovers, as threat actors increasingly “log in” using stolen or fake identities. The finding comes…
Globe completes pilot of Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in key Luzon areas
Globe completed its first live trial of the Starlink Mobile satellite-to-mobile service in Rizal, Batangas, and Bataan. The pilot validated technical performance, interoperability, and user experience for satellite-to-mobile calls, data,…
Gartner: 80% of governments to use AI agents by 2028
At least 80% of governments worldwide are expected to use artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making by 2028, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company,…
IBM unveils quantum-centric supercomputing blueprint for science
IBM has released the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a blueprint showing how quantum processors (QPUs) can integrate with classical CPUs and GPUs across on‑premises systems, research centers, and…
Fortinet introduces AI controls, quantum security in FortiOS 8.0
Fortinet, a networking and security company, introduced FortiOS 8.0, a major update to the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric, adding AI security controls, next-generation SASE features, and…
PLDT Home boosts AI, digital tools for Filipina entrepreneurs
PLDT Home is stepping up support for Filipina entrepreneurs this Women’s Month by expanding AI education and strengthening digital infrastructure, recognizing their growing influence in the Philippines’ tech-driven economy. Recent…
Metrobank offers 1.5-year peso bonds with 5.47% interest
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has opened its offer for Series F ASEAN Sustainability Peso-denominated Bonds, targeting at least ₱5 billion to support lending and fund sustainability-linked projects. The…
Mimecast: APAC firms hit by more insider cyber incidents
Global cybersecurity company Mimecast reports that organizations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are dealing with insider-driven cyber incidents more often than those in North America and Europe, pointing to rising risks…
ShopeePay partners with HitPay to simplify digital payments in PH
ShopeePay, a digital payment and financial services provider in Southeast Asia and Brazil, has partnered with HitPay, a Philippine payment gateway for small businesses, to expand access to digital payments…
Honor X8d is launching on March 19
AI smart devices provider Honor Philippines will release its third smartphone of 2026, the Honor X8d, on March 19, 2026. The smartphone is built for students who want style, performance,…
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