Gartner: Global IT spending to reach $3.9T in 2020
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.9 trillion in 2020, an increase of 3.4% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc. (Gartner) Global IT spending is…
Fortinet provides cloud security to online payment solutions Yedpay
Fortinet, a security firm that offers integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, announced recently that merchant payment solutions company Yedpay has deployed an end-to-end Fortinet Security Fabric to help bolster security…
Software provider unveils ‘Backbase-as-a-Service’ for banks
Digital banking software provider, Backbase, has announced recently the launch of its next-generation Backbase-as-a-Service. This managed cloud platform service covers Backbase’s entire portfolio of banking products, helping banks to innovate…
Sophos introduces Intercept X for Mobile
New security for Chrome OS and Mobile Threat Defense for Android and iOS Devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs Sophos, a company that offers next-generation cybersecurity,…
Google acquires no-code app development platform AppSheet
Google announced recently the acquisition of AppSheet, a no-code application development platform specifically geared for the use of businesses. Enterprises are constantly thinking of ways to serve customers better and…
IDC: Used smartphone shipments to see double-digit growth
International Data Corp. (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of used smartphones, inclusive of both officially refurbished and used smartphones, to reach a total of 206.7 million units in 2019. This represents…
Analyst firm names Kaspersky as top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction
As of November 1st, 2019, Kaspersky has been recognized for the quality of its partner program in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark. The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor…
Allianz: APAC companies rank cyber incidents as top business risk
For the first time ever, Cyber incidents (35% of responses) ranks as the most important business risk in Asia Pacific in the ninth Allianz Risk Barometer 2020, relegating perennial top…
NPC calls Grab over in-car audio, video recording pilot test
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has called Grab Philippines to address the privacy concerns relating to the launch of their new passenger verification system and in-car audio and video recording…
IDC: PC shipments grow 2.7% in 2019, ending 7-year decline
In the latest Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker released by the International Data Corp. (IDC), the worldwide market for traditional PCs finished an ” impressive 2019 with fourth-quarter growth…
Trojan ‘Shopper’ leaves fake reviews on Google Play using victims’ accounts
Kaspersky researchers detected a Trojan application that “terrorizes” users with unsolicited ads and boosts installations of online shopping applications fooling both users and advertisers. This malicious app visits as the…
Samsung unveils enterprise-ready Galaxy XCover Pro smartphone
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) introduced the new Galaxy XCover Pro, an enterprise-ready smartphone that promises to deliver a rugged but stylish device for both field and customer-facing settings. The Galaxy XCover…
ManageEngine shares technology trends for 2020
By Rajesh Ganesan, Vice President, ManageEngine Thanks to new technologies and new applications of established technologies, the way people work will continue to change in 2020. In the IT department,…
Ticket2Me reports over 300% increase in ticket sales in 2019
With offices in Singapore and Manila, Ticket2Me posted a 229.4% increase in revenue buoyed by a whopping 625.4% increase in individual ticket orders. Ticket2Me issued 79,437 tickets in 2019, a…
Nokia seals 63 commercial 5G deals worldwide
Nokia announced recently that it sealed 63 commercial 5G contracts worldwide. The telecommunications and information technology company strikes deals with customers such as AT&T, KDDI, Korea Telecom, LG Uplus, NTT…
Nexusguard: DNS amplification attacks grew Nearly 4,800% YoY
Enterprise networks and telcos must take heed of the resurgence of old threats to avoid junk traffic consuming user bandwidth DNS amplification attacks continue to increase in number, growing 4,788%…
Samsung, BMW showcase 5G Telematics Control Unit use case in connected driving
Korean technology company Samsung and German carmaker BMW jointly showcased “new approaches to creating the mobility experiences of the future with the world’s first commercialized 5G TCU (Telematics Control Unit)”…
Google expands ‘interpreter mode’ globally to airports, banks
Google introduced the “interpreter mode” last year with the aim of assisting travelers and guests to communicate with hotel staff wherever they are in the world. The technology company is…
The clock is ticking: 5 things to consider before migrating to Windows 10
By Pavithra Sudhakar, Product Consultant, ManageEngine As Windows 7 is put out to pasture, it is important to make the switch to Windows 10 in a seamless manner. While there’s…
Kaspersky: Ransomware affects 174 cities in 2019
Researchers at Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, observed that ransomware has targeted at least 174 municipal institutions (with more than 3,000 subset organizations) in 2019, that’s a 60% increase…
Fortinet predicts use of AI, swarm tech in cyberattacks
Cybersecurity solutions company Fortinet revealed its 2020 threat landscape predictions seeing a shift in cybercriminals’ strategy in targeted attacks. Researchers at FortiGuard Labs said threat actors may leverage emerging technologies…
Sony surprises at CES2020 with unveiling of Vision S concept car
Japanese corporation Sony unveils its Vision S electronic concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 (CES2020) highlighting the firm’s efforts in the area of mobility focusing on pursuing safety,…
Fuji Xerox changes corporate name to Fujifilm Innovation
In preparation for the move to expand the business globally, Fuji Xerox rebrands as Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp., the firm announced at the start of the week. The company said…
Kaspersky: Business IT security budgets 50% lower than average spend
According to statistics from the Kaspersky IT Security Calculator, budgets at 45% of SMBs and 50% of enterprises are below the average spend — which is $205k for small and…
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X1 Fold in time for CES2020
Global technology company Lenovo unveiled the first functional PC with a folding OLED display — the ThinkPad X1 — at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 (CES2020) ongoing in Las Vegas.…
Sophos looks at PH to develop, hire cybersecurity professionals
End-to-end security solutions firm Sophos has openly called on security professionals to join the company as the need for talent in cybersecurity is significantly growing. As more and more organizations…
Lenovo announces latest solutions to ThinkSmart portfolio
Global technology company Lenovo added the new ThinkSmart View and ThinkSmart Manager in its expanded solutions portfolio in time for the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2020 (CES2020) in Las Vegas.…
Harnessing the Power of Data: Making sense of the chaos with a comprehensive data strategy
By Mina Lim, Country Managing Director, Oracle Philippines Data tell important stories, and understanding those stories can positively impact a business’ bottom line, its operations and the experience of those…
Dell unveils latest Latitude, XPS laptop series ahead of CES 2020
Over the weekend, Dell Technologies (Dell) unveiled new products and software across its premium Latitude, XPS and displays portfolios. The latest Dell PCs and displays feature artificial intelligence (AI), 5G…
Samsung introduces Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note10 Lite ahead of CES 2020
Bringing premium features on affordable phones is becoming a trend with Samsung as the latest brand introducing “affordable” versions of Galaxy S 10 and Galaxy Note 10 with Galaxy S10…
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