Consumer robotics market gets boost during lockdowns; 2020 revenues reached $10 billion
The consumer robotic market pushed through the pandemic’s disruption to deliver continued growth in 2020 as consumers spent more time at home and invested in robotic offerings that made life…
IBM Philippines enters into public-private partnerships to advance IT education efforts
IBM Philippines (IBM) announced its partnerships with Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR), Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP), and Project Inclusion Network (PIN)…
Alibaba Cloud report shows more PH businesses turn to cloud for growth
A majority (94%) of Philippine businesses view cloud-based IT solutions as an important factor in mitigating the impact of the pandemic, according to a survey “The Role of Cloud in…
Oracle Study: Respondents trust robots in managing their finances
The study by Oracle and conducted by Savanta Inc. found the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial anxiety, sadness, and fear among people around the world. From the more than 9,000…
Kaspersky saw 60% increase in e-learning platform users who faced cyber threats
As the pandemic continues and schools experience renewed closures or pursue a hybrid model of learning (in-person and remote), the educational sector continues to attract the attention of cybercriminals on…
Oppo teams up with Mineski, Globe for 2021 esports tournaments
Mobile device brand Oppo shows support to the official unveiling of the roster of tournaments and activities of the country’s esports organization Mineski Philippines under its exclusive partnership with Riot…
PayMaya expands offerings with the launch of PayMaya Mall
Philippine digital payment services PayMaya launched its own e-commerce platform, PayMaya Mall, which aims to capture the growing number of its users. Like the physical malls, PayMaya Mall features different…
UnionBank focuses on providing assistance to MSMEs with digital tools
Union Bank of the Philippines’ (UnionBank) early investments in artificial intelligence enabled it to offer entrepreneur-focused solutions. At the eighth installment of UnionBank’s E-TalkTales series, Henry Aguda, SEVP, chief technology…
New age of data privacy regulation: How businesses can prepare
By Rick Song, Co-Founder and CEO of Persona Every company today is collecting and analyzing consumer data. It’s estimated that American companies alone spent over $19 billion in 2018 on…
ePLDT strengthens enterprise cybersecurity with launch of ‘eOC’
Digital service solutions company ePLDT introduces “eOC” or ePLDT Operations Center to strengthen the cybersecurity of business operations and provide holistic IT (information technology) management of enterprises today. With the expertise…
Xiaomi to give away Redmi phones, air fryers for Valentine’s Day promo
For Valentine’s Day, device manufacturer Xiaomi is offering freebies for each purchase of Redmi smartphones. The Mi Amor Valentine’s Day Promotion with Mi will also raffle off a phone and…
Study shows 55% of Filipino viewers streaming more OTT video during lockdown
The latest report of Trade Desk, a demand-side platform for ads and digital campaigns, found 36 million consumers stream 2 billion hours of over-the-top (OTT) content a month, making OTT…
International SOS launches COVID-19 vaccine indicator for businesses
With the increasing demand for reliable information on COVID-19 vaccines, International SOS, a health and security services firm, created a “traffic light” indicator to help businesses track when, where, and…
PLDT Global launches Points of Presence services for enterprises in Japan
PLDT Global Corp. (PGC), the international arm of the Philippines integrated telco PLDT, is accelerating digital connectivity for enterprises in Japan, with the launch of its Points of Presence (PoP)…
Shopee Loyalty Program offers exclusive deals to users
E-commerce platform Shopee’s loyalty program promises to deliver a more rewarding shopping experience for users. With the in-app feature, users can enjoy a range of exclusive perks, vouchers, and deals…
POPTV subscriptions now available at all M Lhuillier branches
POPTV, a video-on-demand streaming platform, is now available in more than 2,600 M Lhuillier branches nationwide. Especially for Filipinos who are looking for an alternative in the daily staples on…
MSI unveils latest gaming laptops powered by Nvidia GeForce RTX 30
Gaming gear provider MSI introduced the latest gaming laptops that run on the latest Intel processors, equipped with GeForce RTX 30 Series graphic cards, WiFi 6E adaptation integrated with artificial…
Kaspersky study finds 2-in-10 in SEA share unverified news on social media
News consumption from mainstream media and online sources have received a huge uptick globally, including countries in Southeast Asia (SEA), with the public forced to stay at home last year.…
Redefining creditworthiness in the Philippines
By Peter Barcak, CEO and Founder of CredoLab Lending has long been a universal struggle in the Philippines, especially for the estimated 70% of the adult population currently with limited…
Google Cyberpeace campaign reaches 416,000 internet users
Defying the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Google Philippines pushed through its “Cyberpeace” campaign officially launched in 2020. As a result, the recalibration of strategies reached more than…
Oppo Philippines launches Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G
Device brand Oppo officially launches the Reno5 series in the Philippines. The latest of the Reno series offering comes in two variants: Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G which are now…
5 trends influencing the cyberthreat landscape worldwide
By Mafi Caringal, Security Delivery Lead, Accenture Advanced Technology Centers in the Philippines The unprecedented global health crisis has tested the security strategies and practices of companies like never before.…
Shopee sees further growth of e-commerce in 2021
The ongoing pandemic has brought about a broad, deep, and irreversible shift to online for businesses and consumers, a trend that will continue in the new normal. Shopee, an e-commerce…
ePLDT, Microsoft partnership program promotes a more inclusive workplace
ePLDT, a digital business solutions company in the Philippines, announces its continued collaboration with Microsoft with its inclusion as employer-partner for the Microsoft Enabler Program to foster a disability-inclusive workplace…
Pulse of Asia report shows 81% say technology improved access to health services
The latest report “Pulse of Asia: The Health of Asia Barometer” saw that respondents in Asia are very much interested in improving their health but are hindered by several factors…
SG-based insurtech Igloo widens insurance partner base in PH with Philinsure
Singapore-based insurance-tech firm, Igloo, teams up with Philippines-based insurance broker Philpacific Insurance Brokers Inc. (Philinsure) to kick off with the digitization of the latter’s insurance products offering. With a digital…
Upgraded Fujitsu Lifebook notebooks designed for hybrid workforce
The new Fujitsu Notebook Lifebook U9, U7, and E5 series feature up to the 11th generation Intel Core i7 vPro processors and a host of enhancements. The laptops boast lightweight…
Emirates uses IATA Travel Pass for passenger COVID-19 updates and test verification
Emirates has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass, a mobile app to help…
PLDT-Smart cybersecurity group ramps up fight against online sexual exploitation of children
Due to extreme poverty, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported cases of OSAEC (online sexual abuse and exploitation of children) increased by 264%, based on the figures by the Philippines’…
Xiaomi debuts latest Mi 11 flagship for global markets
Technology company Xiaomi debuts its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 with a promise of significant enhancements compared to its predecessor, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear…
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