My first step toward solar power cost less than I expected
I’ve thought about using solar power for years. Every time I looked into it, though, I stopped at the same questions: How much would it cost, and how long would…
CICC knew little about how Filipinos use Discord before ban
“Yung mga bagong sinasabi ng ibang mga naapektuhan ng Discord, ginagamit pala nila sa business, ginagamit pala nila sa pag-aaral, hindi pa naka-klaro sa amin yan ng Discord,” Cybercrime Investigation…
Boomi puts controls around enterprise AI agents
SINGAPORE — As companies allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to use their data and applications, data activation company Boomi is offering a central system for deciding what those agents can…
Boomi: Data problems and high costs can limit AI
SINGAPORE – Artificial intelligence (AI) projects may work well during testing but run into problems when used across an entire company. The AI must handle more information, connect to more…
DITO WOWFi Review: Not just an alternative anymore
When we moved to a new home just recently, we needed a reliable plug-and-play Wi-Fi connection. I have, like, a 15-year relationship with my previous broadband provider. Yes, we started…
PH urged to build AI skills as adoption accelerates
The Philippines needs to train more workers in artificial intelligence (AI) as businesses and government agencies move from learning about the technology to using it in their daily operations. Building…
₱1-billion funding to upgrade Project NOAH technology
Project NOAH will use the government’s ₱1-billion funding to produce more detailed flood maps, improve disaster warnings, and help authorities identify safer areas for communities and infrastructure. Project NOAH stands…
Review: realme P4 Lite delivers reliable everyday use
We often equate affordability with something unattractive or unreliable. The realme P4 Lite challenges those stereotypes by delivering a smartphone that looks good, works well for everyday tasks, and lasts…
IBM links cooling modules for next-gen quantum system
IBM has connected and cooled two cryogenic modules in a single environment, completing a test for its planned fault-tolerant quantum computer. The modular cooling system is designed to support hundreds…
Review: Rophie Salim Tact AI Ring
I have been tracking my health for years using a smartwatch. Steps, sleep, heart rate, and other health data are nothing new to me. What is new is doing all…
PH firms rethink costly ERP upgrades as AI reshapes IT spending
Philippine businesses are taking a harder look at expensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades as they try to balance digital transformation with growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cybersecurity,…
The real price of online gambling isn’t always money
Online gambling has never been easier. With a smartphone, an internet connection, and an e-wallet, anyone can place a bet in seconds. Gambling apps are heavily advertised, while celebrities and…
EO 119 sets new rules for government data storage
The Philippine government has been using the same rules for handling classified information since 1964, long before computers, the internet, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) became part of everyday…
Equinix highlights AI infrastructure needs in PH
Philippine companies are finding it difficult to prepare their IT systems for artificial intelligence (AI) because of high costs, outdated technology, and network limitations, according to Max Parry, VP of…
ManageEngine sees a shift toward unified IT as AI adoption accelerates
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corp., says businesses across Southeast Asia (SEA) are moving away from using separate IT tools in favor of a single platform…
ManageEngine: Reliable infrastructure is AI’s next battleground
JAKARTA — As organizations across Southeast Asia accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the next challenge is no longer choosing the right AI model but making sure their IT…
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra brings flagship performance to business users
ASUS Business Philippines introduced the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, a premium business laptop designed for executives, professionals, and enterprise users who need AI-powered performance, portability, and stronger security for modern work…
Identity fraud shifts to large-scale, automated attacks
Southeast Asia (SEA) has become a showcase for digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but it is also emerging as a testing ground for cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated identity…
Review: realme 16 Pro 5G is the kind of phone most people need
I started using a realme smartphone with the realme 14 5G. Not to sound like I’m marketing this, but it remains one of my favorite phones not only because of…
AI in Space: Start at the edge, build for the mission
By Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, AMD I started my career working on the space shuttle program at IBM and thought my life endeavors would center on…
AMD says AI runs up to 4.8x faster with shift on new software
Semiconductor company AMD is expanding beyond chips and putting software at the center of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, to make it easier for developers and enterprises to build and…
ASEAN Foundation rolls out ‘Scam Ready’ campaign vs online scams
The ASEAN Foundation started a region-wide anti-scam program called “Scam Ready ASEAN,” backed by $5 million from Google.org, to help three million people spot and avoid online fraud across Southeast…
Agentic AI succeeds with clear workflows and trusted governance
Organizations that succeed with agentic artificial intelligence (AI) are those that design deployments with intent, embed agents into real workflows, and establish clear governance, according to DK Sharma, president and…
IBM unveils quantum-centric supercomputing blueprint for science
IBM has released the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a blueprint showing how quantum processors (QPUs) can integrate with classical CPUs and GPUs across on‑premises systems, research centers, and…
IBM: APAC is second-most attacked region amid AI cyber threats
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the second-most targeted region for cyberattacks, accounting for 27% of cases tracked by IBM’s threat intelligence team, according to the 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The report…
The AI Infrastructure Challenge: Preparing for the agentic AI revolution
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC, AMD Around the world, governments and industries are moving quickly to secure leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). For many countries, this momentum intersects with…
Too rare for care: How AI is helping solve the rare disease paradox
By Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer, AWS and Director of Global Healthcare and Nonprofits It’s one of medicine’s tragic paradoxes that, collectively, rare diseases have a significant impact on human…
IEEE study examines quantum method for safer data networks
A study published in the academic journal IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics shows how researchers used commercially available components to generate and distribute quantum entanglement across an…
Can the Philippines stay online in an age of fragile cloud dependencies?
By Rachel Ler, Area Vice President of Asia, Fastly Enterprises across the Asia Pacific (APAC) are increasingly cloud dependent, leveraging servers, storage, and software to scale AI models, modernize legacy…
Digital Plumbing: The infrastructure behind dating apps
By Samuel Liu, Principal Product Manager, Equinix As we approach Valentine’s Day, many people are searching for love — or just companionship — and many of them are using dating…