95% of PH organizations to boost Zero Trust initiatives — Okta
Even if the Philippines logs the lowest in terms of Zero Trust security strategies in the Asia Pacific region at only 5%, majority or 95% of organizations have vowed to…
Motorola unveils moto edge 20 series
Motorola encourages the discovery of minimized extraneous design elements to maximized performance by launching the moto edge 20 series at more accessible price points to give users more ways than…
2 out of 3 MNP requests are for switching to Smart
PLDT Inc. mobile services arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has seen more users switching to its network during the first 10 days of the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP).…
Clients of property payments platform AQWIRE can now pay via Xendit
Real estate settlements platform AQWIRE has tapped B2B payment gateway Xendit in processing local payments through Direct Debit. AQWIRE customers can use their Philippine bank accounts (Bank of the Philippine…
SM Supermalls launches start-up package for online entrepreneurs
Photo from SM Supermalls website SM Supermalls’ The SM StartUp Package hopes to provide and aspiring entrepreneurs the visibility they need both in-person and digital. Launched last week, The SM…
IBM unveils AI-equipped solution to help businesses address climate risks
IBM’s suite of environmental intelligence software leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies in responding to disruptions caused by the weather and climate risks. The IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite can…
57% of small businesses in the Philippines hit by cyber attack in the past year — Cisco
The latest report from technology company Cisco revealed that 57% SMBs in the Philippines suffered a cyber attack in the last 12 months and as a result of these incidents,…
TransUnion research reveals consumers’ increased appetite for alternative lending
TransUnion’s Q3 2021 “Philippine Consumer Pulse study* has uncovered that consumer awareness and appetite for alternative lending methods are broadening. Specifically, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities have high awareness…
Robert Walters’ survey finds Filipinos prefer work-from-home setup
Most of the Filipino respondents prefer a remote work or work-from-home setup citing time flexibility and absence of commute as primary reasons for the choice. This is one of the…
CHAMP Cargosystems PH to use ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams solution
Global IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems signed a partnership with PLDT Enterprise, together with its ICT arm ePLDT, for services that will enable its international offices to be more agile. The…
ShopeePay provides partner merchants with convenient payment solution
ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one mobile wallet, recorded a 57X uplift in the number of ShopeePay partner merchants last 9.9 Super Shopping Day compared to the 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale. Among the…
Acer unveils new lineup of eco-friendly Vero products
Acer expands the lineup of its Vero series with the launch of green PCs and accessories. Adhering to the principles of environment-friendly technology, the Taiwanese brand introduced Acer Aspire Veroand…
PayMaya to offer microinsurance products in partnership with insurtech bolttech
Fintech firm PayMaya Philippines will start offering microinsurance through its mobile app in partnership with Singapore-based insurtech (insurance technology) bolttech. Under the PayMaya Protect, PayMaya app users can avail themselves…
Huawei calls on cooperation for the next stage of 5G development
Huawei’s 12th annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) kicked off in Dubai with a keynote from the company’s Rotating Chairman Ken Hu. He spoke on the current state of 5G…
Buy Now Pay Later brand Atome expands into the Philippines
Atome, buy now pay later brand in Asia, announced its entry into the Philippines, partnering with over 50 online and offline retailers across key shopping categories such as fashion, beauty,…
Globe Business, MCPI team up to empower microfinance institutions through digitalization
Microfinance institutions serve as a lifeline for many entrepreneurs amid challenging times. With more and more companies looking for support, Globe Business is making microfinance more accessible, through a partnership…
PH is top target of banking Trojan in APAC region — Kaspersky
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found that the Philippines logged the highest number of banking Trojan attacks in the Asia Pacific (APAC) at 22.26%. This was discovered on the heels of…
Tala secures $145 million Series E funding to be used in developing crypto solutions
Fintech app Tala just raised a $145 million Series E fundraise led by Upstart with participation from the Stellar Development Foundation. New investors Kindred Ventures and the J. Safra Group,…
Top 8 best practices to keep your cloud applications secure
By Ranjith Raj Gnanapragasam, Product Manager, ManageEngine The explosive growth of public cloud services in the workplace means business-critical information is uploaded, downloaded, and shared widely on a daily basis.…
Ways Google is making signing-in online safe, secure, convenient
Photo by Luca Sammarco from Pexels Passwords are very important in keeping people’s online accounts safe — emails, social media, and bank accounts among others. However, managing many passwords can…
OPPO partners with Riot Games for the 2021 LOL world championship
Global technology brand OPPO is partnering with Riot Games in bringing the League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11). The partnership is part of the company’s multi-year deal signed with…
Eastern Communications extends its strong connection to CATV operators
Eastern Communications now offers a specialized Internet Direct Service (IDS) for Cable TV Operators throughout the country. The offer was highlighted during the recent PCTA Connect webinar, where the telecommunications…
New AMD Radeon graphics card delivers high-refresh rate for gaming devices
AMD launched the AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card, designed to provide visually stunning, high-refresh rate 1080p gaming experiences to the midrange market. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card…
Data protection and security: Crucial to business sustainability
By Fred Kost, Global Vice President Cross Platform, Security and Analytics, Oracle Today, cyberattacks pose one of the most daunting challenges any business may experience. A new study from the…
Global partners to join Huawei’s Tech4All digital inclusion initiative
At the Huawei Tech4All Summit, Huawei called for global partners to join the Tech4All digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no…
Distance learning boosts demand for tablets in PH — IDC
The need for a more affordable and portable device to equip students in online learning helped boost the sales of tablets in the Philippines, according to the International Data Corp.’s…
AT&T partners with Ericsson to achieve 5G network goals
Technology company Ericsson and telecommunications firm AT&T strengthen their 20-year partnership with yet another multi-year collaboration to expand 5G technology. AT&T aims to bring its 5G network to more consumers,…
PayMaya offers savings, cashback with #PayMayaPayDaySave
Philippines’ digital payments provider PayMaya introduced a suite of #PayMayaPayDaySave offers, giving app users the chance to save up to P1,500 when paying for utilities (for example, Meralco bill) and…
Smart delivers triple-digit growth in 5G users
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is expecting to deliver a triple-digit increase in 5G users in the next few years as it continues to lead in the 5G…
Twitter amplifies conversations on mental health with partners
In recognition of this year’s World Mental Health Day, Twitter is continuing its commitment to protecting the health of the public conversation and for the people to have a free…