Malware disguised as music files of Grammy nominees
Kaspersky protection technologies detected a 39% rise in attacks (attempts to download or run malicious files) under the guise of nominees’ works in 2019, compared to 2018. Ariana Grande, Taylor…
Anchanto reports ‘multifold’ business growth, looks to grow business across APAC
Headquartered in Singapore, Anchanto is a B2B SaaS product company that enables businesses such as brands, retailers, eDistributors, eCommerce enablers, service providers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), SMEs, and postal associations…
Microsoft’s cloud, server segments propel rise in earnings, revenue
Microsoft Corp.’s revenue was up by 14% ($36.9 billion) partly because of the revenue growth in server products and cloud services revenue, which increased 30% driven by Azure revenue growth…
IDC predicts companies will adopt enterprise-wide innovations in 2020
IDC has published the Asia/Pacific contextualized worldwide services predictions for 2020 and beyond titled “IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Services 2020 Predictions – Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Implications.” As organizational digital transformation…
Emerging technologies top trends for 2020
Zebra Technologies, a company that offers enterprise-class technology products, services, analytics, and solutions, shares its insight on innovations that will disrupt industries this new year and a new decade. It…
iPhone, AirPods sales fuel Apple revenue surge
Apple’s first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2020 hushed all skepticism over its sales growth reporting an increase of 9% or a quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion. The company credits…
Gartner: Worldwide smartphone sales will grow 3% in 2020
Worldwide sales of smartphones to end-users are on track to reach 1.57 billion units in 2020, an increase of 3% year over year, according to Gartner Inc. In 2019, worldwide…
Money management tips to keep your finances on track
The best way to jumpstart your financial journey is to be smarter at managing your finances. Before you begin, it is important to ensure that you have a vision and…
PLDT Global bags major innovation awards in Hawaii
PLDT Global Corporation (PGC), the international arm of telco and digital services provider PLDT, bagged two major awards for innovations that assist overseas Filipinos and their families at the prestigious…
Report: PH’s 4M web threats top in Southeast Asia, 7th worldwide
For the second year in a row, the Philippines recorded the most number of internet-borne threats in Southeast Asia, according to the data gathered by Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) for…
Palo Alto Networks outlines technology predictions for 2020
Palo Alto Networks 2020 predictions are hinged from the previous years’ technology developments. The cybersecurity company discussed the interconnectedness of the ecosystem and each part’s impact on the others. 5G,…
Valenzuela City partners with PayMaya for seamless payment solutions
The local government of Valenzuela City partners with PayMaya to enable an end-to-end cashless payment solution that allows businesses and residents to secure permits through the integrated online permit application…
Nokia 2.3 now available in PH
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, releases Nokia 2.3 in the Philippines. The Nokia 2.3 comes with a camera powered by AI, a large 6.2” HD+ screen and two-day…
Trend Micro creates factory honeypot, traps malicious attackers
Unsecured industrial environments have been the target of malicious attackers, according to results of Trend Micro Inc.’s (Trend Micro) six-month investigation. The cybersecurity solutions company mimicked a honeypot for an…
PLDT boosts Baguio rehab, tourism with Smart WiFi expansion
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has expanded Smart WiFi coverage in the City of Pines this year. PLDT and Smart recently signed an agreement with Baguio…
Microsoft, Genesys strengthen partnership to provide new cloud services
Image from Microsoft website Genesys, a cloud-based and on-premises software provider, strengthened its partnership with technology giant Microsoft to offer new services for contact centers. One of the former’s services,…
Cisco opens first cybersecurity co-innovation center in Europe
Image is Cisco’s HQ in the United States Global technology company Cisco announced that its first Cybersecurity Co-Innovation Center in Europe is finally open. Located at the Leonardo da Vinci…
Scammers exploit new ‘data-leak-compensation’ scheme
Kaspersky detected a new online fraud scheme designed to trick people into thinking they are owed compensation. Under the pretext of offering compensation for personal data leaks, scammers instead urge…
Hack-A-Tax challenge kicks off bootcamp with top 20 finalists
From over hundreds of entries received for Hack-A-Tax Philippines, an innovation challenge to improve tax services launched in November last year, the most innovative proposals have been selected to complete…
PayMaya: Stronger ecosystems key to achieving PH goal of 30% digital payments this year
Building robust and interconnected payment ecosystems are critical in achieving the country’s goal to raise the share of digital payments value to 30% by the end of 2020, an executive…
Data’s potential to optimize business targets
While large enterprises have the capability to monetize the data they collect, smaller businesses are not maximizing the amount of information they are able to generate from customers, according to…
Finastra to power TONIK’s core banking solution in PH
Finastra announced today that TONIK, the first licensed digital-only bank in Southeast Asia, has selected Fusion Essence in the cloud to power its end-to-end core banking capabilities. The move will…
Automotive innovator gets green light to test autonomous cars in SG
Desay SV Singapore, an automotive electronics innovator, was successfully awarded, the Vehicle Safety Assessment (Milestones 1) license by the Singapore Land Authority of Transport (LTA) and The Centre of Excellence…
LinkedIn Learning offers courses to develop new skill sets
Online and distance learning has enabled almost everyone to upgrade their skills to upgrade themselves. LinkedIn, a business and employment-oriented service that evolved into a social network for professionals, offer…
Kaspersky SEA: Enterprise solutions segment grows twofold in 2019
Kaspersky announced recently the three-digit year-on-year (YOY) growth of its enterprise solutions segment last year in Southeast Asia. With its expanding business portfolio specializing in threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident…
Accenture to acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services unit
Accenture has agreed to acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom, Inc. (Broadcom). Financial terms were not disclosed. Symantec’s portfolio of Cyber Security Services includes global threat monitoring and…
Smart powers Port of Cagayan de Oro
Passengers traveling via sea to and from the Port of Cagayan de Oro can now enjoy fast, free and fiber-powered Wi-Fi service while waiting for their trips at the new…
Nokia announces Android 10 updates on 6.1, 6.1 Plus, 7 Plus phones
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced recently that Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 now run on Android 10 OS along with Nokia 8.1. The…
Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available in select PH stores
Almost a year after its global unveiling, Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally available in the Philippines carrying a price tag of P109,990. Samsung is offering a number of discount options…
Waze activates Crisis Response features for Taal operations
In light of the recent Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines, GPS navigation app Waze has activated evacuation zone notifications, and updates on road closures, emergency shelters, and donation drop…
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