Zoom names VST ECS Phils. as distribution partner in PH
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…
PH strengthens ICT cooperation with Japan
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…
Google privacy features you need to know
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…
PH urges Japan firms to expand manufacturing operations in the country
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…
BSP revises guidelines on operations of e-money
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…
NPC launches online registration portal for data processing
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…
BSP calls on BFSIs to join open finance standards consultation
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…
Unpacked 2023: Samsung highlights most advanced camera features for Galaxy S series
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…
Carelon continues providing digital solutions to healthcare partners
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…
DICT, telcos launch facilitated SIM registration sites
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…
SEC revokes license, registration of online lending firm Fast Coin
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.…
Converge hits fiber port rollout target
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…
IT-related roles among LinkedIn’s fastest-growing jobs in PH
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…
Filipinos upbeat on income growth in 2023 — TransUnion
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…
HONOR X9a 5G promises to defy ‘wear and tear’
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…
BPI optimistic about merger with Robinsons Bank
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…
Swiss-based silicone keypad maker eyes more investments in PH
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…
Cybersecurity will be center of digital operations — AWS
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…
UnionDigital Bank to focus on offering loans to underserved market
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…
PH inks MOU on e-commerce with China
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…
Converge obtains license to provide services in Singapore
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…
SIM registration reaches 11 million
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…
NPC releases changes in data processing for loan transactions
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…
Prioritize multicloud management to reduce complexity — Dell
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.…
Brands use more chat apps for customer service — Infobip
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…
LG CordZero A9 cordless stick vacuum offers auto-empty bin function
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…
Cloud4C aims to expand cloud-managed services to PH enterprises
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…
Consumer behavior drives digital adoption in banking sector — Finastra
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…
Accenture’s skills program equips jobseekers with soft skills
Professional services company Accenture (in the Philippines) continues to provide a free online learning program for young jobseekers in the Philippines through Skills to Succeed Academy (S2S Academy). The program…
VST ECS CXO Innovation Summit: Database modernization key to operational efficiency
These days the storage business runs 24/7 and it cannot afford any downtime. It means that organizations should leverage the operational efficiency of databases to ensure business disruptions, which can…
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