Digital payments network Visa announced an open call for startups in the region including in the Philippines to apply for the Visa Accelerator Program 2023. Now in its third year in the […]
Visa opens accelerator program to Series A startups in APAC
Back End News
Smart partners with MPIC’s mWell app to bring ‘Gift of Wellness’ to subscribers
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with mWell by Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) to bring the gift of wellness and health to the fingertips of subscribers. mWell […]
Cybercriminals scam each other — Sophos
From typosquatting to phishing to backdoored malware to fake marketplaces. This is how cybercriminals try to scam each other, according to a report from cybersecurity solutions company Sophos. Cybercriminals are scamming each […]
Upward pricing puts pressure on AR/VR headsets market — IDC
Citing challenging economic environments, market intelligence firm International Data Corp. has reduced its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022 and beyond. Global shipments […]
Kaspersky study shows employees worry about robot hacking
A recent Kaspersky study on the consequences of automation and increased use of robots showed the growing level of robotization in companies but highlighted the increased number of cybersecurity risks this causes. […]
Start your savings journey with Maya
With new year comes new goals and all-in-one digital bank Maya continues to give up to a 6% interest rate (per annum). on its savings account offering. Maya already offers interest rates […]
HONOR to bring foldable flagship smartphone in PH
Smart devices provider HONOR will be bringing its foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs to the Philippines. “We are thrilled to introduce our next-generation foldable flagship, the HONOR Magic Vs, which packs groundbreaking […]
AXA announces new leadership appointment in PH
Insurance company AXA has appointed industry veteran Bernardo Serrano López as president and CEO of its Philippines business. Serrano Lopez joins AXA Philippines following his tenure as CEO of AXA Colpatria, which […]
Linking of IT systems poses risk to critical infrastructure — Microsoft
While the convergence of infrastructure systems can offer simplified operations, it can also open up more vulnerabilities to the networks. The recent Microsoft Cyber Signals report highlights the wider risks that linking […]
Reliance on cloud solutions to continue in 2023 — Kyndryl
With IT modernization among the top priorities of organizations that have quickly accelerated their digital transformation, the cloud remains one of the tools needed to achieve it. This is one of the […]
Canva rolls out Docs, AI-powered copywriting assistant
Canva announces it’s rolling out Canva Docs to its global community of 110 million monthly active users. On the back of this news, The global visual communications platform is also unveiling Magic […]
Why small businesses need domain name and hosting for digital presence
The opportunity to launch your own website and join the ranks as a small business owner is an exciting new venture. Before you begin to take a business online, it is helpful […]
Wearable market in PH posts double-digit growth in 3Q22 — IDC
More and more Filipinos are getting into smart and wearable devices as evidenced by the double-digit growth in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). The latest data from the International Data Corp. […]
Eastern Communications promotes digitalization in education sector
In line with Eastern Communications’ “Emerge for a Stronger Tomorrow” campaign, the telecommunications company continuously demonstrates its advocacy of supporting the education sector by promoting digital transformation and technological advancement. Eastern Communications […]
Bigo Live celebrates Filipino talent and community spirit at awards night
Live streaming platform Bigo Live recently concluded its annual BIGO Philippines Awards Gala 2022, held in person for the first time since last year’s inaugural virtual edition. The event was attended by […]
Kaspersky shares tips on how to shop safely online
Cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky calls for more vigilance in securing accounts when shopping online. It warns the public to be wary of scammers and fraudsters who may obtain access to their accounts. […]
PLDT sells towers to Aboitiz-backed firm for P9 billion
Philippine integrated telco, PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, and Digitel Mobile have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement in connection with the sale of 650 telecommunications towers and associated passive telecommunications infrastructure for […]
GCash offers online shopping protection this holiday season
With Christmas shopping in full swing, GCash’s Online Shopping Protect is your convenient, complete, and affordable shopping partner. In partnership with international insurance company Chubb, GCash fights online shopping scams by seamlessly […]
Data, predictive analytics foundation of healthcare systems — Philips
Healthcare leaders across the Asia Pacific (APAC) are looking to data and predictive technologies as the foundations of their future healthcare systems, according to Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2022 report. Health […]
Power Mac Center opens first ‘Apple Premium Partner’ store in PH
Power Mac Center (PMC) officially opened the country’s first Apple Premium Partner store, a new one-stop concept that offers the complete experience — retail, service, and training — all accessible in the […]
UBX names AI expert Mario Domingo as new global CTO
Open finance platform UBX has appointed digital transformation and artificial intelligence expert Mario Domingo as its new global chief technology officer (CTO). With over three decades of experience, Domingo is one of […]
SES launches O3b mPower satellites
SES has announced the launch of its second-generation MEO system, the O3b mPOWER satellite, which builds on the success of its first-generation O3b system, a commercially proven non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) constellation. […]
BSP grants Coins.ph another license for digital currencies
Digital wallet and crypto exchange provider Coins.ph received the Advanced Electronic Payment and Financial Services (EPFS) license from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) covering the operation of the Coins Pro exchange. The […]
Alibaba Cloud to introduce blockchain node for Web 3.0 ecosystem
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, will be launching a roadmap for its first Blockchain Node Service. The Blockchain Node Service will support the growth of the […]
UnaPharma gears up for acceleration of e-health in PH
UnaPharma, a digital medicine marketplace launched in July, is gearing up for the acceleration of e-health in the country industries are looking at a post-pandemic era. The gains of digitalization during the […]
Cyber attacks on users up by 5% in 2022 — Kaspersky
In 2022, Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered on average 400,000 malicious files distributed every day, indicating a 5% growth compared to 2021. The number of certain types of threats also escalated: for example, […]
NextPay is one of Shell’s Top Ten Innovators in the world
Out of hundreds of applications from 17 countries, homegrown fintech platform NextPay was hailed as the runner-up in the 2022 Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators Awards for the Business Innovation Category. NextPay, […]
PayMongo enables installments online with Pay Later
Philippine-based online payments provider PayMongo has partnered with omnichannel merchant commerce platform Pine Labs to enable businesses to accept credit card installment payments through Mastercard Installments. This program will enable over 10,000 […]
Trend Micro’s conference calls for heightened cybersecurity awareness
Cybersecurity services company Trend Micro reiterates the need for organizations to further strengthen their security posture amid rapid digitalization across industries. At its annual conference titled DECODE 2022, Trend Micro laid down […]
Smart to launch SIM registration portal
PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) will soon launch a SIM registration portal after the issuance of SIM Registration Law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). “We are proud to have been […]
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