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…
Philippine digital economy to hit $42 billion as AI use grows
The total value of transactions in the Philippines’ digital economy is expected to reach $42 billion in 2026, up 15% from $36 billion last year. Growth comes as more people…
NPC reviews St. Luke’s reported data breach
St. Luke’s Medical Center said someone gained access without permission to a system used by its mobile app. The incident may have exposed personal information of some patients and employees.…
Apple to provide DepEd with 170,000 MacBook Neo laptops
The Department of Education (DepEd) will bring 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops to more than 16,400 public K-12 schools, expanding access to computers of students and teachers, as reported by…
Roblox appoints Joel Neoh as new managing director in SEA, Oceania operations
Roblox, a video gaming platform for gaming and creation, plans to help more developers in Southeast Asia and Oceania use its tools to build games and digital experiences, reach wider…
VSTECS: Memory shortage should not stall AI adoption in PH
Businesses can still move ahead with artificial intelligence (AI) projects despite a shortage of memory and other computer parts. Paying only for the computing services they use and getting longer…
Dataiku brings shared AI workflows to coding tools
Dataiku has introduced Headless, a capability that allows developers to use (artificial intelligence) AI coding tools such as Claude Code and Codex to build data and AI projects that other…
POCO launches POCO X8s, X8 in PH
POCO, a tech brand, has launched the POCO X8s in the Philippines, built with a 6,330mAh battery and 100W fast charging with a compact 6.35-inch screen. The company also announced…
Equinix opens AI liquid cooling test centers in five cities
Equinix Inc. has opened five centers where businesses can test liquid-cooled artificial intelligence (AI) hardware inside working data centers before committing to larger deployments. The Equinix Enhanced Performance Innovation Centers…
Synology urges businesses to keep control of data used by AI
Shadow AI poses risk in businesses adopting the technology. But sometimes, it cannot be helped especially with the proliferation of tools offering freemium services. So, companies need to track how…
Visa: Mobile wallets lead in instant remittances in Philippines
Mobile wallets lead other remittance methods in reported instant access to funds among Filipino respondents, according to Visa report that also found lower trust in stablecoin transfers than in cash…
realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition priced at ₱39,999
realme has introduced the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, featuring a Hogwarts crest that changes color under direct sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light. Priced at ₱39,999, the limited-edition…
Jackery brings portable backup power to BLADE stores
Jackery is expanding access to portable power stations and solar panels in the Philippines through BLADE Auto Center, to give motorists and homeowners more places to buy backup power for…
Sophos launches AI security tool to limit data exposure
Sophos, a cybersecurity company, has launched Sophos AI Defense to help businesses find unapproved AI tools and check whether employees or applications are sending sensitive data to them. Now generally…
PH wins Cyber SEA Game 2026 cybersecurity contest
The Philippines won the Cyber SEA Game 2026 in Thailand, with four Filipino cybersecurity competitors beating teams from eight other ASEAN member states in exercises that tested their ability to…
Hacking group Lazarus uses AI lures, post-quantum encryption in attacks
The Lazarus hacking group used AI-generated content to lure victims and post-quantum encryption to protect malware communications in a cyberespionage campaign, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis…
Fujifilm pursues corporate market with VSTECS partnership
Fujifilm Philippines Inc. is pursuing corporate buyers through a partnership with VSTECS Phils. Inc., promoting its Instax printers and cameras for company rewards programs, corporate gifts, and branded events. Formalized…
AMD Ryzen AI Max 400 brings AI agents to business PCs
Chipmaker AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max 400 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors allows businesses to run artificial intelligence (AI) agents on their own PCs. This could help…
Samsung launches Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08, built with AI search tools and longer software support to its Galaxy A smartphone lineup. Both phones will receive up…
SoftwareOne expands cloud, AI support for APAC partners
SoftwareOne and Crayon have combined their Asia-Pacific (APAC) channel businesses under the SoftwareOne brand, giving technology resellers access to more cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to support customer…
TechLife Pad Neo SE launches at ₱8,999
TechLife has launched the TechLife Pad Neo SE, a ₱8,999 Android 16 tablet with a 10.1-inch display and parental controls, designed for families that need a shared device for schoolwork,…
DICT logs 18,553 complaints after 1326 hotline launch
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) recorded 18,553 consumer complaints following the introduction of the 1326 Hotline, up from 6,800 before its rollout, according to its Consumer Complaint…
Age checks for child safety raise data privacy concerns
Checking children’s ages online could help keep them safe, but it also raises a question: How much personal information should websites and apps collect to prove someone’s age? That concern…
Metrobank named Philippines’ strongest bank for sixth year
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a lower share of unpaid loans and growth in assets as The Asian Banker (TAB) named it the Philippines’ Strongest Bank for the…
Why businesses need to limit AI access to company systems
AI agents can carry out tasks independent of human oversight, but businesses need to decide how much access to give them. If a tool makes a mistake, access limits can…
AI SEO Basics: Why being mentioned by AI may matter more than ranking #1
For the longest time, search engine optimization (SEO) has focused on helping websites rank highly in search results. After all, appearing near the top gives businesses a better chance of…
Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE packs useful flagship extras
You may want the features of a flagship phone without paying for the most expensive model. That is the appeal of Samsung’s Fan Edition, or FE, line. You keep some…
PLDT expands online fraud checks with three new tools
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate and ICT unit of PLDT Inc., has added three tools to SmartSafe that help businesses check for SIM changes, unusual locations, and overseas roaming when reviewing…
POCO C95 Pro starts at ₱11,999 in Philippine launch promo
Smartphone brand POCO has launched the POCO C95 Pro in the Philippines, which boasts a 7,500mAh battery with a 6.9-inch screen designed for users who like watching videos, browsing, or…
HedgeServ rebrands as HS Financial Technologies
HedgeServ, a global provider of fund administration and operating solutions for alternative asset managers, has rebranded as HS Financial Technologies (HSFT), highlighting its technology platform for automating work and improving…
Gartner forecasts $7.35 trillion in global IT spending in 2027
Businesses and consumers could face higher computer and device prices through 2027 as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives up memory costs, according to Gartner Inc., a business and…