End-to-end fiber internet provider Converge ICT Inc., received the Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Certification from the international standards body, Iometrix, bringing the local company up to
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Gartner lists 3 security market predictions that will drive threat response efficiency
(Image by Gerald Altman/Pixabay) The wave of cyber attacks does not match the number of information security officers (infosec) needed to respond to the crimes.
Web, applications attacks largest cause of security breaches, says F5 Labs
(Image from F5Labs) Data breaches continue to be a threat to enterprises and consumers, especially in the wake of recent events across the region, such
Ticket2Me finds innovative way to buy tickets online, uses analytics for event producers
The current ticketing system, while some purchases are done online, seems like an antiquated platform compared to what technology can offer nowadays. Ticket2Me wants to
Ericsson previews 5G in the Philippines, shows data speeds of 20Gbps
(Image from Pixabay) Ericsson has marked 30 years of operations in the Philippines by presenting a demonstration of 5G technology using its 5G trial system
CSP-Cert detects vulnerability in Lenovo router capable of cross-site scripting attacks
On July 18, the Cybersecurity Philippines CERT (CSP-Cert) vulnerability research team discovered a number of vulnerabilities in Lenovo Portable Router R2105, which has been discontinued
Globe, Sophos team up to help businesses fight cyber threats
From left: Julius Suarez, Sophos Asean systems engineer; Margaret Acibron, VP Sales for NetPlay Inc;, Jett Ching, Sophos territory manager for Netplay Inc., William Arnaiz,
Shift from work to play with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, a new 2-in-1 Android tablet designed for people who want to do more on the
Global mobile group to support disaster response cooperation of Smart, Nokia, PH Red Cross
The Nokia drones will operate in the Philippines using the LTE frequencies of Smart Smart Communications (Smart) and Nokia announced that they have received funding
Converge ICT reveals partners for fiber optic nationwide rollout plan
(Image from Pixabay) Fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge ICT) reveals its partners in its aggressive rollout plan of fiber optic nationwide with
The Note is back: Samsung launches Galaxy Note 9 now with a more powerful S Pen
Samsung officially launches the Galaxy Note9, its newest flagship smartphone from the Galaxy Note Series, carrying the brand’s signature innovations through its core features. Connected
Gartner identifies six barriers to becoming a digital business
As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, they are finding that digital business is not as simple as buying the latest technology — it
Globe Telecom brings WiFi connectivity to Puerto Princesa Underground River
(Image from Puerto Princesa website) Globe Telecom, through its enterprise Information and Communications Technology arm Globe Business, and the local government of Puerto Princesa, Palawan,
‘Hidden Bee’ miner uses malvertising to lure victims
(Image from Pixabay) Researchers at Malwarebytes discovered a malware that targets a vulnerability in Flash Player. The attackers resort to malvertising in adult sites to
IDC: Tablets shipments continue to decline, down 13.5%
(Image by William Iven/Pixabay) The worldwide tablet market declined 13.5 percent during the second quarter of 2018 (2Q18) as global shipments fell to 33 million,
PLDT, Smart enhance internet speeds in Sorsogon, push for digital tourism
Gov. Robert Lee Rodrigueza of Sorsogon (right) receives token from John Palanca of PLDT-Smart. The framed photo symbolizes the network’s improvements implemented in Sorsogon. The
Startup that promotes financial literacy to women wins PH leg of ‘She Loves Tech’ competition
Jocelyn Pantastico (second, right), co-founder and CEO of Olivia.ph, after winning the Philippine leg of She Loves Tech. Others in the photo are Katrina Chan,
Sophos investigates SamSam ransomware, almost $6M paid in ransom demands
(Image by Pete Linforth/Pixabay) Security firm Sophos took a deeper look into the SamSam ransomware and found out that its victims have paid almost $6
Apple is now the world’s $1-trillion company
(Image from Pixabay) At the closing of the stock market Thursday (US time), Apple Inc.’s stock price leaped to 2.9 percent at $207.39 which led
Gartner says worldwide IaaS public cloud services market grew 29.5% in 2017
(Image by Gerald Altman/Pixabay) The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion
Huawei overtakes Apple in second spot as smartphone shipment declines in 2Q18
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone vendors shipped a total of 342 million units during
Gartner survey finds only 65% of organizations have cybersecurity expert
(Image by Pete Linfort/Pixabay) Despite high-profile cyber attacks and massive data breaches happening recently, organizations don’t see the need to have cybersecurity experts onboard. Industry
CEZA sees need for 200-megawatt power plant for ‘mining’ of 25 offshore virtual currency firms
Secretary Raul Lambino (third from right) seals with a handshake CEZA’s collaboration with Hong Kong-based Apsaras Group Ltd. through its chair Jian Li. In the
Globe says company is on track with 5G deployment for the second quarter of 2019
In a media advisory released Friday, Globe Telecom said it is on track on the planned deployment of 5G technology in the second quarter of
Old ransomware Jigsaw reemerges, upgrades to become bitcoin stealer
(Image by Pete Linforth/Pixabay) Even cybercriminals upgrade or upcycle ransomware as evidenced by Jigsaw that has reemerged to target the cryptocurrency industry. The ransomware is
Akamai expects big shift in security posture in the Philippines
(Image by Darwin Laganzon/Pixabay) Recent data breaches, not only in the private sector but in the government as well, raised cybersecurity awareness in the Philippines.
Climate change threatens undersea internet cables, damage may happen sooner than expected — study
(Image from Pixabay) The internet has exploded into a mammoth universe for humanity, and technology organizations scrambled to become part of it. In the process,
Starmobile launches affordable LTE phones in PH powered by Smart
Philippine smartphone brand Starmobile brings the latest and affordable quadband LTE smartphones in the Philippines. For as low as low as P1,888, Filipinos can enjoy
Calisto malware on MacOs discovered after two years, already dead but may still obtain passwords
Calisto, a version of the Mac malware called Proton, was discovered only recently but has been around for two years. Security experts say it is
CEZA plans to issue own crypto coin; Liannet to host PH blockchain summit
By Edd K. Usman Deep-diving into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) is planning to issue its own “token” or crypto
