PH mobile malware attacks drop in 2021 — Kaspersky
The latest data from cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky showed a drop in mobile malware attacks against users in the Philippines. From 110,128 in 2019, the number of attempted malware attacks…
Global employment platform launches new suite of solutions
Globalization Partners (G-P), a Global Employment Platform, announced the global availability of its latest suite of products including G-P Recruit, G-P Contractor, and G-P API. “Globalization Partners’ infrastructure comprises a…
Cisco study underscores the importance of cybersecurity in a hybrid work setup
Technology proved to play a crucial role in business continuity and the success of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology solutions provider Cisco highlights how technology can make hybrid…
AXA Philippines, GrowSari offer free insurance to MSMEs
Insurance company AXA Philippines and tech-enabled B2B platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) GrowSari will start offering free insurance to sari-sari store (neighborhood store) owners, as well as…
9 in 10 CIOs believe role expands beyond technology — Lenovo
The latest study from technology company Lenovo showed that nearly (9 in 10) of all CIOs (chief information officers) surveyed believe their roles have evolved in the past few years.…
US-based BPO R1 optimistic about PH expansion
R1 RCM, a revenue cycle management company servicing hospitals, health systems and physician groups across the United States, is optimistic that the newly opened office in the Philippines will bring…
ESET Threat Report details cyberattacks with links to Ukraine-Russia war
The latest threat report from cybersecurity solutions company ESET found that malware (malicious software) Industroyer has been revived and is being used to target high-voltage electrical substations in connection with…
K-pop, gaming dominate children’s searches in 1Q22 — Kaspersky
A new Kaspersky Safe Kids study revealed the most-viewed children’s interests between March and May 2022, which include, among others, Oscars Awards, “Backrooms” Game, and the newly released single and…
Sprout recognized globally for HR analytics solutions
Filipino HR solutions and people-platform Sprout Solutions has been helping companies of all sizes transform their HR systems, and it has received local and international recognition for helping businesses in…
Google MSME Caravan trains over 100,000 small business owners
Google announced today that its digital skilling program MSME Caravan has successfully trained more than 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) owners and employees. In partnership with several stakeholders…
PLDT Home inks exclusive partnership with Lionsgate Play
Streaming platform Lionsgate Play is coming to the Philippines through an exclusive partnership with broadband service provider PLDT Home. The global content studio behind major franchises such as “John Wick,”…
Alibaba rolls out new edition of Netpreneur training program in PH
Alibaba Global Initiatives (AGI), the professional training arm of Alibaba Group, will launch a new edition of its Alibaba Netpreneur Training program in the Philippines. The four-week program will include…
Schneider Electric underscores importance of managed services on edge computing
Over the past few years, there has been a proliferation of connected vehicles, devices, equipment, and sensors, and organizations are looking for ways to securely gather the data these objects…
ARQCapital allots P1.5 billion to invest in mid-sized companies
ARQCapital Partners (ARQ), a venture capital investment firm, plans to pour in P1.5 billion in investments to high-growth medium enterprises (MEs) over the next two years through its ARQ SME…
PLDT, Smart block almost 78,000 SIMs tied to ‘job offer’ scam
Scams through SMS are showing no signs of letting up. Telecommunications company PLDT and its subsidiary Smart Communications (Smart) have blocked almost 78,000 SIMs, from January to May this year,…
GCash, AWS continue partnership to provide seamless financial services
In 2014, e-wallet GCash adopted a cloud-first policy that enabled it to create and provide tailor-fit products and services to Filipinos. Amazon Web Services (AWS) was tapped to become its…
PhilTower announces completion of 200 cell site towers
Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. (PhilTower), a digital shared infrastructure provider, announced the completion of its 200th site with the last 100 sites completed in just over a month. A large number…
Play games and earn money instantly on GLife
GCash has partnered with gaming platforms Goama Games and mgames to offer exciting play-to-earn games for anyone looking for ways to enjoy their free time at home or take their…
Four steps to robust clinical cybersecurity
By Samuel Hill, Director of Product Marketing, Medigate Healthcare systems in the region have been plagued by cyber attacks in the last few years. In April 2021, a cyber attack…
PC shipments forecast to decline 8.2% in 2022 — IDC
The International Data Corp. (IDC) forecasts that global shipments of traditional PCs will fall 8.2% year over year in 2022 to 321.2 million units while worldwide tablet shipments forecast has…
Philippine IT-BPM sector revenues up by 10.6%
The IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector recorded revenues of $29.49 billion in 2021 or a 10.6% jump from the previous year. Employment in the industry also increased with…
MSI introduces latest HX series laptops at global launch
Gaming hardware company MSI unveiled the latest HX series laptops with the 12th Gen Intel HX series Processor at the global launch in Taipei. The new series is equipped with…
Leveraging digital tools in creating effective marketing campaigns
Keeping the audience engaged is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for marketers in the age of instant gratification. By leveraging available technologies, brands can easily not just reach more…
Palo Alto Networks urges companies to adopt latest Zero Trust strategy
Palo Alto Networks is pushing for the adoption of Zero Trust Network Access 2.0 (ZTNA 2.0) among organizations, which is touted to be the foundation for a new era of…
Kaspersky blocks 11 million phishing attempts via emails in SEA
Phishing, especially through emails, remains one of the often-used entry points of cybercriminals when launching attacks on organizations. Proof of this is the 11 million phishing links cybersecurity solutions firm…
Wearables market declines 3% in Q1 2022 — IDC
The first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) saw the first-ever decline in shipments of wearable markets as demand normalizes, according to the latest data of the International Data Corp. (IDC). The…
Digital Edge brings cooling technology to its PH data center
Singapore-based Digital Edge Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Digital Edge) will deploy Nortek’s patented StatePoint liquid cooling technology in its new data center under construction in the Philippines. The use of this…
Recruitday to open tech career hub in Metaverse
Online career platform Recruitday is launching a career hub set on the Metaverse on June 10, Friday. “The Future of Career Building” will give attendees access to tech communities, career…
PLDT Enterprise first-quarter revenues up by 7%
Telecommunications company PLDT sustains the steady growth of its enterprise business, on the back of a reopening of the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing adoption of ICT (information…
Ransomware attacks on healthcare sector climb 94% in 2021 — Sophos
With the COVID-19 pandemic still widespread in many countries in 2021, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations also increased by 94%. This is one of the findings of Sophos’ report titled…
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