PayMaya introduces ‘PayMaya Verified Sellers’ feature
Fintech firm PayMaya introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, a feature that makes transactions to give both sellers and buyers some peace of mind. Legitimate sellers using the PayMaya wallet as the…
The in-house gatekeeper that helps CIOs move digital initiatives forward
By Sebastian Grady, President at Rimini Street Digital transformation is top-of-mind for most organizations, and if it’s not, it should be — only 15% of companies prioritized it heading into…
Kwik.insure partners with GCash for CTPL, comprehensive car insurance
Multi-channel insurance platform Kwik.insure has partnered with mobile wallet GCash to help Filipino car owners purchase compulsory third-party liability (CTPL) and comprehensive car insurance policies through the GCash platform. Under…
UnionBank caps off year with rundown of accomplishments amid pandemic
In 2021, the Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) launched products that benefit small and medium enterprises as the pandemic brought the entrepreneurial spirit of Filipinos. UnionBank enabled businesses to…
OPPO launches first foldable flagship smartphone OPPO Find N
OPPO, the global smart technology company, recently launched its first foldable flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find N, on the second day of its annual OPPO INNO DAY showcase. A result…
Alibaba Cloud opens up IoT technology platform to developers
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced it has opened the source code of Yun on Chip (YoC), its proprietary full-stack technology development platform for…
Meralco’s ICT command and control center speeds up customer-centric innovations
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has unveiled what it calls the most advanced command and control center to date, the Operations Platform and Telecommunications Integrated Command Center (OPTIC), which now…
TransUnion research reveals digital holiday shopping fraud declines by 48.79%
The latest findings of TransUnion about global e-commerce fraud trends found that 17.46% of all transactions between Nov. 25 and Nov. 29, were potentially fraudulent. The report also revealed that…
Gas stations and beyond: Why cybersecurity is a top priority for industrial infrastructure
By Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems (ICS) demand specific approaches to cybersecurity due to their complex structure, connected devices with different capabilities, software…
IoT, cryptocurrency may spur more attacks in 2022 — Palo Alto Networks
Over the past year, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has seen an increase in ransomware attacks. The 2021 Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report of cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks…
Chatime forges agreement with Shell Mobility Station
Chatime recently forged an agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (Shell) with the launch of the 1st Shell Mobility Station in Acienda, Silang, Cavite, making Chatime the first beverage brand…
HP shares tips for planning virtual holiday festivities
For this year’s celebration, many people are excited to gather in person again as the country stays on Alert Level 2 which means there are looser restrictions and more fun…
Xiaomi brings holiday cheer to families, students of Baseco
Xiaomi Philippines partnered with World Vision in donating backpacks containing school supplies to 400 Grade 12 students of Pres. Corazon Aquino Senior High School as well as 400 Noche Buena…
Asean’s first 5G smart hospital launched
Thailand Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei jointly launched the “Siriraj World Class 5G Smart Hospital,” recently. Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister…
PLDT, Smart link up with Canada’s C3P to expand online child safety alliances
Philippines’ integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) widen their scope in fostering a safer digital environment for children with their newly formed…
Lenovo unveils ThinkVision large format displays ahead of CES 2022
Global technology and device manufacturer Lenovo introduced the new lineup of ThinkVision large format displays (LFD) for meeting rooms and education spaces weeks ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)…
Accenture, Microsoft expand Project Amplify to support startups, social enterprises in APAC
Accenture and Microsoft Asia are supporting 33 startups, which focus on social impact and sustainability across the Asia Pacific region, by helping them scale emerging solutions and business models. The…
Sophos discovers variant of Tor2Mine cryptominer difficult to remove
New Variants of Tor2Mine Cryptominer Feature Enhanced Evasion, Persistence and Spreading Powers, Sophos Reports The sophistication of new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer allows it to evade detection, spreads automatically through…
BDO Foundation, DepEd, Huawei join hands to strengthen Math, Science subjects in schools
As COVID-19 continues to affect the return of students and teachers to classrooms, BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank has been finding ways to develop innovative…
Lumina Homes is first real estate company to open Facebook, Instagram, and Viber shopping carts
Once again, Lumina Homes proves its innovative DNA as it becomes the first real estate company to launch its online store inside social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Viber.…
Cryptocurrency, edge, esports are new targets of cyberthreats in 2022 — Fortinet
While ransomware will be much “deadlier” than before, cybercriminals have found new attack surfaces to target in 2022. This is just one of FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s global threat intelligence and…
Boomi appoints David Meredith as CEO
Cloud technology company Boomi has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Meredith as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 31, 2022. Meredith comes to Boomi from NASDAQ-listed Everbridge,…
Ayala’s Active Fund secures $26 million for cybersecurity solutions firm SlashNext
Ayala Corp.’s Active Fund, a venture capital fund in the Philippines, has joined a team of investors to secure $26 million in Series B venture capital funding for spear-phishing and…
Huawei partners with NUS Business Analytics Centre to offer student internships
Leading global leading information and communications technology (ICT) provider Huawei International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National University of Singapore Business Analytics Centre (NUS BAC) as…
Philippines’ printer demand sustains despite ongoing shortages — IDC
The Philippines’ HCP (Hardcopy Peripherals) market grew by 11.7% year-on-year based on the latest data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. HCPs include inkjet, laser,…
7-Eleven taps software firm Freshworks to enhance omnichannel CX
Photo by mingche lee from Pexels Freshworks Inc. (Freshworks), a software company empowering businesses, assists global convenience store 7-Eleven in creating a seamless digital experience for its customers and franchise…
Korean TV network tvN now on Smart’s GigaPlay
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) partners with one of Korea’s top TV network and premier K-channel tvN to stream non-stop content on the GigaPlay App beginning today, Dec. 15. Smart subscribers…
Jollibee foundation leverages IBM solutions to assist farmers in PH
Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the social responsibility arm of the Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee Group, has teamed up with IBM to help farmers in the Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan provinces…
Samsung names Minsu Chu as president of Philippine office
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced today the appointment of Minsu Chu as the new president of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO). With over two decades of experience including 11 years…
Solve a multi-billion bank heist in virtual game by Kaspersky & Mystery Manila
Ever wonder what it’s like to chase online criminals? Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has teamed up with Mystery Manila, a pioneer in escape games in the country, to give Filipinos a…
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