UnionBank enters Metaverse with the Ark of Dreams
Recognizing the explosive growth of blockchain, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and cryptocurrency globally, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has embarked on a journey to become the first Philippine bank in…
Xiaomi introduces Redmi 10C in the Philippines
Xiaomi announced the availability of Redmi 10C in the Philippines. The latest variant to the Redmi 10 series promises to deliver high-quality products accessible to more consumers across the globe.…
SGV Foundation opens nomination for 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines
The SGV Foundation announces the launch of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Philippines 2022 program. On its 18th year of the program, which aims to recognize the inspiring men…
Alibaba Group accelerates adoption of green energy
Alibaba Group has joined Low Carbon Patent Pledge (LCPP), an international platform that encourages sharing patents for low carbon technologies, to accelerate the adoption of green technology and foster collaborative…
Cloud access security broker: A critical component of any organization’s security arsenal
By Subhalakshmi Ganapathy, Product Evangelist, IT Security, ManageEngine With limited data protection measures in place, an employee for a government service contractor in the Philippines fell victim to the cause…
50% of SEA respondents believe SMBs should adopt digital payments
More than half of e-finance users in Southeast Asia (SEA) believe that small and medium businesses (SMBs) should begin using digital payments for financial transactions. This is one of the…
Eastern Communications launches new ‘Experience Center’
Telecommunications company Eastern Communications recently unveiled its “Experience Center,” a venue that showcases and offers its customers a first-hand experience of the various connectivity and ICT solutions designed to meet…
SAVii Asia partners with companies to offer salary loans to employees
Evolving into SAVii Asia, Uploan PH continues to partner with companies and offer salary loans to employees at manageable interest rates. In a virtual media briefing held recently, SAVii Asia…
PLDT sells nearly 6,000 towers for P77 billion
As mentioned in its earnings briefing earlier this year, Philippine telco PLDT sold its telco towers numbering 5,907 and related passive telecom infrastructure for P77 billion. The transaction price makes…
Not on our watch
By Samuel Hill, Director of Product Marketing, Medigate Gartner recently published an eye-popping opinion piece, one that got me thinking about the many issues facing Healthcare Delivery Organizations (HDOs). Sometimes…
Pay your SSS, Pag-IBIG fees through ShopeePay
ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, can now be used to pay government fees and contributions including SSS and Pag-IBIG. On top of the convenience and security that digital payments provide,…
Epson introduces new hologram stickers to protect consumers vs fake inks
Epson Philippines, a manufacturer of compact and sustainable printers, warns the public to be cautious against fake inks which can damage printers. To raise awareness and help combat the proliferation…
The hidden capabilities of VPN services: Five unexpected scenarios
By Sandra Lee, Managing Director for Asia Pacific region at Kaspersky A VPN is a versatile tool that many see as an assistant to protect personal data while carrying out…
APAC tablet market posts 12.9% growth in 2021 — IDC
Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, with businesses opting for work-from-home setup and schools resorting to online classes, the tablet market in the Asia Pacific (including Japan and China) region posted…
Infinix launches SMART 6 HD
Infinix Philippines recently launched SMART 6 HD, an entertainment powerhouse that boasts a 6.6” HD+ waterdrop sunlight display with 500 nits of brightness. It also has 5000mAh battery that promises…
QBO Innovation Hub launches Pinay BOOTQAMP
QBO Innovation Hub, a public-private partnership focused on supporting Filipino startups, has concluded its inaugural Startup Pinay BOOTQAMP, a program that aims to help new women-led startups by cultivating and…
Non-tech execs champion AI ethics in organizations — IBM study
Business executives are now seen as the driving force in AI ethics, according to the latest study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV). The survey saw “a sharp uptick”…
BillEase secures $20 million from credit provider Lendable
BillEase, a card-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) and consumer finance app in the Philippines, has closed a $20 million debt facility from Lendable, an emerging market credit provide. The…
FIDO Alliance opens testing program for security professionals
FIDO Alliance has opened its testing and certification program for individuals seeking to become FIDO Certified Professionals. Experts in online security and authentication are invited to apply and demonstrate their…
How AI systems help enterprise platforms maximize effectiveness
By Paul Recchia, Product Manager, Relish To better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) systems help enterprise platforms maximize effectiveness, we must first understand what exactly AI is and how it’s…
Anytime Fitness launches AF Connect digital platform
Anytime Fitness launches a new digital platform, AF Connect. This domain features personalized coaching that provides the best fitness, nutrition, and recovery guidance accessible any time, anywhere. AF Connect features…
Pru Life UK retains top position in life insurance industry ranking for 2021
Pru Life UK maintains its No. 1 position among life insurers in the Philippines in terms of New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) for the year 2021. According to a…
PLDT strengthens startup support with ThingsPh deal
Philippine telco provider PLDT is intensifying its backing to the country’s startup community, aiming to collaborate with the next tech unicorn as it partners with IoT (Internet of Things) platform…
HP seizes 3.5 million counterfeit products in 2021
The HP Anti-Counterfeit and Fraud (ACF) team reported that it has confiscated more than 3.5 million fraudulent print products, parts, and components, including large numbers of ink and toner cartridges…
UBX, Oh Crop! introduce sustainable agri financing to Adlai farmers
Open finance platform UBX and rice brand Oh Crop! have partnered to provide access to agricultural value-chain financing for rice farmers nationwide. Through this partnership, SeekCap, the digital lending marketplace…
Global PC shipments decline by 5.1% in Q1 2022 — IDC
Global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) but exceeded earlier forecasts, according to preliminary results from the International…
How to keep websites from seeing everything you do online
Have you ever wondered why, after liking a photo of a pair of shoes online, you find yourself seeing more shoes on almost every website you visit soon after? We…
Joffre Capital completes acquisition of Coins.ph
Coins.ph, fiat and crypto wallet services provider, announced today it has finalized the acquisition by global technology buyout firm Joffre Capital and received the necessary regulatory approvals. The new shareholders…
Voyager Innovations secures $210 million new funds
Voyager Innovations (Voyager), the fintech arm of integrated telco PLDT, $210 million in new funds, propelling Voyager’s valuation to unicorn plus status, at nearly $1.4 billion. Voyager operates e-wallet PayMaya…
IBM introduces industry’s first quantum-safe system
Technology company IBM has unveiled its next-generation system with an integrated on-chip AI (artificial intelligence) accelerator called IBM z16. The industry’s first quantum-safe system is designed to enable clients to…
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