The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Vectras Inc., recently deployed Smart tracking solutions to its bus units serving health workers to aid them in their daily travel […]
Commuting health workers get live tracking updates for DOTr free bus ride service
PC shipments to decline 12.4% in 2020 after a brief spike during lockdowns
As countries around the world continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, International Data Corp. (IDC) expects the global economy to face challenges as consumers and businesses cope with financial hardship among […]
PayMaya, Jollibee activate ordering, payment through message app chatbot
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) along with all of its food and restaurant brands in the country has begun piloting an interactive mobile ordering system via chatbot, with a seamless payment experience powered […]
DepEd uses Microsoft solutions to enable virtual graduation ceremonies nationwide
The Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Microsoft to help schools hold virtual commencement exercises through the “graduation-in-a-box” solution powered by Microsoft 365 as part of the #Hello2020Graduates program launched […]
Cybersecurity firm blocked over 200k ransomware attempts vs small businesses in SEA
Three years after the headline-grabbing Wannacry ransomware wreaked havoc to thousands of IT systems around the globe, data from Kaspersky for Southeast Asia (SEA) prove the threat is still present particularly against […]
Alibaba Cloud reports 62% YOY growth, remains bullish amid pandemic
Alibaba Cloud continued its rapid growth in the past fiscal year, with revenue reaching P282 billion (RMB 40 billion), an increase of 62% year-on-year. During the pandemic, the company’s public cloud business […]
Software firm offers free trials of cloud-based mobile, omnichannel solutions
SAP, a software management solutions company, has started offering free 30-day trials of two of its services through its SAP Digital Interconnect group. The SAP People Connect 365 mobile service is the […]
Fujitsu offers free access to intellectual property rights as an act of support in fight COVID-19
Fujitsu, a Japanese ICT (information and communication technology) company, announced recently it will commit to the “Open COVID Pledge,” which promotes free access to participants’ intellectual property rights for activities aimed at […]
Net addition of IoT devices to experience 18% drop in 2020
The Internet of Things (IoT) will be integral to the long-term recovery plans of the post-COVID-19 economy worldwide, yet some facets of the IoT itself will be negatively impacted in the short […]
BlackBerry unveils latest AI-powered, zero-trust security solutions
BlackBerry Limited announced recently the availability of BlackBerry Spark Suites, offering enterprises a range of tailored cybersecurity and endpoint management options to help protect data, minimize risk, and reduce cost and complexity. […]
DOTR, LTFRB, PayMaya assist PUV drivers in shift to cashless payments, provide livelihood
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have tapped digital financial services company PayMaya for cashless payment options to drivers and operators of Public Utility Vehicles […]
Banks, e-money providers urged to help consumers transition to e-payments
The Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) urged its members to continue helping consumers use online and mobile banking amid the continuing quarantines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Banking should be available to […]
Survey says 40% of online users in APAC experienced personal data leak
A recent survey conducted by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has revealed that 40% of consumers from the Asia Pacific (APAC) have faced incidents where their private information was accessed by someone who […]
Lenovo brings back smartphone lineup with AI features
Technology company Lenovo is bringing back its smartphone lineup with the launch of three new models: the Lenovo K5 Play, the Lenovo K5 Pro, and the Lenovo S5 Pro. This is in […]
AirAsia enhances digital self check-in with contactless kiosks prior to flight resumption
Carrier AirAsia has rolled out a number of additional safety procedures prior to the resumption of its flights, including enhanced digital self check-in procedures. AirAsia check-in kiosks at airport terminals have been […]
Lenovo to launch new smart devices in its ecosystem through Facebook Live
Technology company Lenovo remains optimistic in the wake of the global health crisis choosing to launch smart devices to complete its computing ecosystem. Lenovo is hosting a Facebook Live event for its […]
The Voice of Our Generation: The Rising Popularity Of Voice Assistant Devices In The Home And Beyond
By Dr. Ryan Chen, General Manager of the Computing and Artificial Intelligence Technology Group at MediaTek Voice recognition technology is one of the most exciting innovations on the market right now. Voice […]
Online movement offers virtual training programs to equip people with new skills
To help the Philippines bounce back from the pandemic, the BounceBack Global Movement aims to train 10 million entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders in government and private sectors through the Digital Bayanihan Initiative […]
IDC recognizes Accenture for comprehensive professional security services
In the latest “IDC MarketScape: Asia Pacific Professional Security Services – Advisory, Assessment, and Awareness 2020 Vendor Assessment,” Accenture was recognized as having one of the most comprehensive security advisory and security […]
Manufacturers to spend $19.8B on data management, analytics by 2026
Manufacturing plants generate mountains of data throughout the day, every day. Traditionally, data has been noted on paper or analyzed in spreadsheets. However, today it can be collected automatically via sensors and […]
Keeping Up with Digital Transformation Acceleration
By Praveen Kumar, GM, ASG Technologies, Asia Pacific Over the last five years, data has undergone an interesting journey in the region. It has not only grown in importance for organizations, but […]
HP offers free remote helpdesk for PH users working from home
HP Inc. has introduced a limited period-free remote helpdesk support service to help HP small and medium businesses (SMBs) users and consumers in the Philippines adapt to their new work from home […]
AMA Education System to start school year in June, shifts to full online setup
AMA Education System (AMAES) announced that schools under its network will, as usual, start their school year in June. Classes, however, will follow a full-online learning approach. This move is in response […]
PLDT offers free cyber threat monitoring, response solutions
PLDT Enterprise, through its ICT arm ePLDT Inc., has announced a free three-month cyber threat monitoring and response solution, powered by the ePLDT Security Operations Center to healthcare centers and hospitals in […]
Smart boosts network, donates tablets, SIMs to aid jail decongestion in QC amid COVID-19
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Quezon City chapter to provide the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Quezon City Jail Male […]