Cloud IT infrastructure spending grew 2.2% in Q1 2020
According to the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Cloud IT Infrastructure Tracker, vendor revenue from sales of IT infrastructure products (server, enterprise storage, and Ethernet switch) for cloud environments,…
Social hub for esports launching in PH this year
“Kalaro” (or playmate in English), a fully integrated and end-to-end social networking app, will soon offer tournament management and corporate brand sponsorship features to cater to the country’s growing esports…
Building inclusive ‘cashless’ ecosystems critical as gov’t accelerates digital push
Providing a complete and inclusive way for Filipinos to transact with government online through ‘cashless’ ecosystems is critical as the government accelerates its digital push in light of the COVID-19…
Professionals watched 1.2M hours in a week of LinkedIn Learning during lockdown
A different kind of FOMO (fear of missing out) haunted professionals during the quarantine period the government imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Based on LinkedIn data, in April…
NPC says FaceApp has improved privacy clauses after major overhaul
The National Privacy Commission, the Philippine data privacy watchdog, looked into the latest version of FaceApp after people raised concerns over its privacy policy. The app resurfaced again a few…
Adware installer targets macOS with updated Safari extensions
After analyzing what it calls an aggressive sample of bundleware, security solutions firm Sophos discovered that the “unscrupulous software installer” carried a total of seven potentially unwanted applications (PUA) including…
Local firm offers 2-month free trial version of digital payroll platform
Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc. (TESI), a local software company, has started offering for free its newly developed human resources to returning businesses. The system is focused on providing payroll services,…
Nokia, Aquarius Engines to test power generator in remote areas in PH
Multinational telecommunications company Nokia signed a partnership with Israeli startup Aquarius Engines in its effort to provide a solution for distributed generation as well as to power telecommunications centers across…
Kaspersky reviews password stealers that target major gaming services
Cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky reviewed threats targeting major gaming platforms in an effort to understand the extent of exploitation in the industry. It found at least four malware types that…
PLDT, Smart  provide free access to social welfare app for cash aid
PLDT-Smart is providing free access for all Smart, TNT and SUN subscribers to the ReliefAgad app (www.reliefagad.ph) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) so beneficiaries of the government’s social amelioration…
Lenovo PH adds another year to Premium Care service for some devices
To better support its loyal customers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, global technology company Lenovo is adding another year to its 2-year Premium Care warranty solution for select devices in…
BlackBerry partners with Intel to stop cryptojacking malware
With the release of BlackBerry Optics v2.5.1100, BlackBerry limited hopes to prevent any cryptomining and cryptojacking for Intel-based commercial PCs. To detect advanced cryptojacking malware, the BlackBerry Optics Context Analysis…
IDC forecasts drop in blockchain spending in 2020
According to the April update of the IDC Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide Worldwide and Asia Pacific, blockchain spend will decline in 2020 as compared to the pre-COVID-19 forecast scenario. This…
Lenovo’s ThinkBook series designed for young workforce
Lenovo has specifically built the ThinkBook series with a young and dynamic workforce in mind. Combining style and function, the ThinkBook 15 offers enhanced connectivity, AI (artificial intelligence)-based technology and…
Samsung PH opens preorder of Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition
Starting at 10 a.m. today, the Army can preorder the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, which is exclusively available through Samsung’s official online store. The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition features…
Apple reveals Mac transition to Apple silicon at WWDC20
In the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC20), CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will be using its own custom silicon for its Mac products. The move will create…
ASG Technologies introduces latest performance management solution for IBM
ASG Technologies, provider of solutions for the information-powered enterprise, introduced recently the ASG-TMON for IMS 3.5, offering day-one support for the latest release of the IBM subsystem. The new release…
Decoding the different types of threat intelligence
By Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky As a cybersecurity professional, your work is never done. In fact, I have read a University of Maryland study which…
Fujitsu launches new Lifebook notebooks optimized for remote work
Fujitsu announced the launch of new models of notebook Lifebook with Windows 10 and the latest 10th generation Intel Core Processor. Sales of the new models were rolled out in…
Palo Alto Networks unveils ML-powered next-generation firewall
As organizations defend their ever-increasing points of entry against cyberattacks that continue to morph and rise, Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity company, introduces the world’s first ML-Powered Next-Generation Firewall…
Report: Digital transformation initiatives boost revenue, cut costs
Boomi, a Dell Technologies business, announced a new global survey, commissioned with Vanson Bourne that reveals although organizations are reaping the rewards of IT modernization, digital transformation and innovation, there’s…
Accenture leads in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2020
The IDC MarketScape assessed the 2020 cloud professional services market through the IDC MarketScape model, providing a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the characteristics that highlight each vendor’s success in…
PayMaya disburses over P1.4B in financial aid from gov’t agencies, LGUs
Digital financial services firn PayMaya has helped disburse more than P1.4 billion in financial aid to at least 120,000 citizen beneficiaries nationwide under the social amelioration programs (SAP) of various…
SAS Viya integrates AI and analytics for faster decision-making process
SAS Viya 4, available in late 2020, is engineered to take advantage of the latest cloud technologies. Designed to be delivered and updated continuously, the new architecture helps bring powerful…
Smart continues WiFi service deployment in COVID-19 facilities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PLDT and Smart have continued to drive solutions that aim to streamline operations and enable customers with the means to stay connected—whether it be…
Celebrate Father’s Day using PayMaya
There is no stopping Father’s Day. Families can give their dads a meaningful celebration while still observing social distancing. Have the party food delivered to your doorstep. As part of…
Using face app is fun, but is it safe?
The FaceApp application has started to circulate again on social networks after the free launch of the “gender swap” filter. The new craze has generated the hashtag “#faceappchallenge” and received…
SAP offers enterprise solutions to SMEs to get them back on track after pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the critical role that technology plays both as an operations player and for business continuity purposes. Now that governments have eased down quarantine guidelines,…
RPG game ‘Adventure Time Heroes’ now available for pre-registration
Cartoon Network, together with mobile game company, goGame, has announced the pre-registration launch for “Adventure Time Heroes” for fans in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. For more…
Samsung Galaxy M11 is now available in PH
Samsung Galaxy M11 has arrived in the Philippines early this week. The smartphone can be a digital companion for users that can also keep up with demanding tasks while still…
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