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…
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…
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…
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,…
Nvidia Space-1 platform brings AI computing to satellites in orbit
Nvidia is pushing artificial intelligence (AI) computing beyond Earth with a new platform designed to process satellite data directly in orbit, which could speed up space research, disaster monitoring, and…
PLDT, NTSC step up telco infrastructure security in 2026
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is strengthening industry-wide efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines, working with members of the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) to step up…
Fortinet updates FortiOS with AI security, quantum-safe tools
Fortinet, a networking and security provider, introduced FortiOS 8.0, the latest version of the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric, adding new artificial intelligence (AI) security controls, expanded…
Globe fiber subscribers jump 43% as enterprise revenue grows
Globe is doubling down on fiber broadband and enterprise services as it pushes to expand its role in the Philippines’ digital economy. The strategy is showing results. In 2025, Globe’s…
Metrobank, Visa, DealMe test cross-border card installments
Digital payments processor Visa, Metrobank Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), and fintech DealMe are piloting a cross-border card installment service that allows Filipino travelers to split purchases abroad into manageable…
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortage hits supply
Market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) now expects global PC shipments to drop 11.3% in 2026, sharply lower than the 2.4% decline it projected in November 2025, as memory…
Saviynt names Exclusive Networks distributor for APJ identity security
Saviynt has appointed Exclusive Networks as a key distributor across Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), which aims to expand access to identity security tools as enterprises deal with the rising risks…
Metrobank’s Metro$ bond fund wins Best Managed Fund award
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) said its Metro$ Short Term Bond Fund was named Best Managed Fund at the annual awards of the CFA Society Philippines, recognizing the bank’s…
82% of Filipinos consider EVs for environmental reasons, study finds
Filipinos show the strongest environmental motivation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region when considering electric and other new-energy vehicles, according to a study by global automotive distributor Inchcape plc. The study…
vivo V70 hits PH stores, priced at ₱31,999
The vivo V70 smartphone is now available nationwide starting at ₱31,999, bringing advanced camera features and AI-powered photo tools to Filipino users. Smartphone brand vivo said the device went on…
PhilSA alerts ships to China’s rocket debris in Philippine waters
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters following its launch early Friday. The rocket lifted off from the…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Buds4 now available worldwide
Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 series are now available worldwide, marking the company’s third generation of smartphones built around Galaxy AI. The lineup includes the Galaxy…
Kaspersky: 99% of APAC firms eye AI for cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming important to cybersecurity strategies across Asia Pacific (APAC), but many organizations still face practical challenges when trying to integrate the technology into their Security Operations…
Nevigate taps VITRO, PLDT Global to boost global connectivity
Nevigate Communications (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is using the Philippines as a strategic hub to expand its global network, targeting seamless connections between ASEAN countries and the United States. Through partnerships…
HONOR wins recognition at MWC 2026 for Robot Phone and Magic V6
HONOR, a smart device company, earned widespread recognition at MWC 2026, receiving more than 70 media awards for its Augmented Human Intelligence vision, robotics innovations, flagship foldables, and expanding AI…
Lenovo showcases modular AI PC concept at MWC 2026
Technology company Lenovo highlighted a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) devices and experimental computer concepts at Mobile World Congress 2026. The company’s showcase includes a modular AI personal computer…
Equinix builds Distributed AI hub across 280 data centers
Equinix Inc., a digital infrastructure company, has built a Distributed AI Hub designed to simplify how enterprises connect, secure, and run artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across multiple clouds, data centers,…
AMD expands Ryzen AI embedded chips for robots, factory AI
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has expanded its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processors to support demanding industrial and edge artificial intelligence (AI) workloads such as factory automation, autonomous robots,…
Tala urges shift from access to real use in financial inclusion
Digital financial access has expanded worldwide, but billions of people still cannot fully use financial services such as savings and credit, according to a new global report cited by fintech…
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