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Hoping to encourage the youth, especially girls, to get into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Accenture Philippines threw its support to a weeklong hackathon “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: A Hackathon for […]
The country needs a paradigm shift to increase the adoption of insurtech, which was developed for the benefit of the workforce, especially, freelancers. In an email interview with Back End News, insurance […]
Leading ICT distributor VST ECS Phils. Inc. has been named as the distribution partner of Zoom Video Communications Inc. in the Philippines. Ranked in the Top 100 companies in the country, VST […]
Secretary Ivan John Uy of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan, with […]
Citing data from Google Trends, Google Philippines said the Philippines is among the top 3 countries in the world searching for the keywords “computer virus” in 2022. This is driven by cybersecurity […]
The Philippine delegation of the presidential visit to Japan encouraged Japanese business leaders to expand their manufacturing of semiconductors, electronics, and wiring harnesses production in the country. In a media advisory, the […]
Citing protecting customers from IT-related risks, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced the changes in the electronic money (e-money) operations in the Philippines. In a media advisory, the BSP said […]
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched an online platform, the NPC Registration System (NPCRS), to make it easier for government and private organizations to register their data processing systems. The new system […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will soon begin consultations for the “PH Open Finance Pilot” in crafting the development of open finance technical and operational standards and arrangements. In 2021, BSP […]
In its annual “Unpacked” event, electronics giant Samsung showcased its premium devices (Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra) designed with the most advanced features from camera to performance. Here […]
After the announcement of a rebranding from Legato Health Technologies Philippines Inc., Carelon Global Solutions (Carelon) is focusing its efforts on strengthening its operations in servicing the US market. The contact center […]
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) led the simultaneous launching of 600 facilitated SIM registration sites in 15 pilot areas across the Philippines. Supported by Public Telecommunication Entities (PTEs) including […]
Citing continuous non-compliance and non-operation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the license and certificate of authority (CA) to operate of Fast Coin Lending Corp., an online lending company. SEC issued […]
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a fiber broadband provider, achieved its target of rolling out 2 million fiber ports nationwide for 2022. Converge said in a media advisory that this will allow […]
The digitalization across industries led to the demand for more IT- or tech-related jobs, based on the data from LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise report. With data becoming the new currency, companies […]
Against the backdrop of rising prices of basic goods, Filipinos are still optimistic about their household income, according to the latest Consumer Pulse Study of TransUnion. The majority of Filipinos surveyed (80%) […]
HONOR designed a smartphone that it promises can withstand all the daily abuse devices are subject to daily. The HONOR X9a 5G’s main value proposition is its durability as shown in drop […]
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) sees growth and opportunities after the bank’s shareholders approved the merger with Gokongwei-led Robinsons Bank Corp. (RBC) merger. In a special stockholders meeting, BPI execs said […]
After pouring in P600-P800 million for its production facility, SATECO AG is looking at increasing its investments in the Philippines, according to the Board of Investments (BOI). SATECO AG, manufacturer of high-precision […]
Investments in cybersecurity are expected to increase and this is no longer about solutions and products but also about skills diversity. Cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services (AWS) believes that cybersecurity will […]
After securing more than 1.73 million customers just months after receiving its certification to operate from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), UnionDigital Bank is now focusing its efforts on developing new […]
On Jan. 4, 2023, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to China, the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at focusing on the growth […]
Philippine fiber internet provider Converge will soon be providing international connectivity services in Singapore through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Converge ICT Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Converge SG), after receiving its license to operate. After […]
Based on the latest data from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), a total of 11,219,722 SIMs have been registered (as of Jan. 2, 2023) since the registration was launched on Dec. 27, […]
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) released the amendments in a circular issued in 2020 with regard to the the processing of customer data for loan-related transactions. Under Section 3(A) of NPC’s amended […]
Managing the long-term costs of cloud and deciding the nature of multicloud edge architecture are among the top priorities of chief information officers (CIOs) in 2023, according to Dell Technologies. “It is […]
Companies and brands have been using chat apps in their customer communications for a long time. Infobip’s latest research shows a growing preference for conversational experiences through this medium. Cloud communications platform […]
The latest suite of LG CordZero cord-free vacuums is making house cleaning so much easier than before. While it offers a slew of functions, the auto-emptying bin feature definitely catches attention. As […]
Cloud managed services company Cloud4C is looking at assisting enterprises in the Philippines to sustain their digitalization efforts that started during the pandemic. Some enterprises were prepared for the sudden disruption, the […]
Usage of e-wallets during the pandemic saw an unprecedented surge in the Philippines. This continues and other financial services are easing into the consciousness of consumers, according to Finastra, a global provider […]
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