A year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many countries like the Philippines are still on lockdown with limited economic activity. The resulting unemployment accelerated a hiring trend in the job market—it mattered […]
LinkedIn continues to support skills-based economy with free courses, low-cost certification
Cities of the future: What trends has WFH model brought to urban living?
By Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky Many crises cause societies to explore new opportunities, and the pandemic followed by the switch to the work-from-home (WFH) model is no […]
Smart 5G roaming goes live with Zain in three countries
Following the launch of its partnership with all mobile operators in the United Arab Emirates, PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) partners with Zain, a leading mobile voice and data services […]
Infinix smartphone for every lifestyle, every budget
Consistently topping the most purchased brands list in e-commerce platforms, global tech company Infinix is giving you a glimpse of its smartphones that fit your lifestyle and budget. Infinix is a Hong […]
Cisco redesigns internet infrastructure to meet evolving demands of businesses
Understanding that companies are now heavily reliant on the internet, technology giant Cisco recalibrated its strategy to provide its businesses around the world with secure networks. It also leverages automation to deliver […]
Kaspersky discovers 23% of online users always allow apps access to microphones, webcams
Almost a quarter (23%) of online users always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15,000 people conducted by Kaspersky. However, overall […]
UnionBank’s UBX continues to help small businesses with free digital platform
The COVID-19 pandemic made businesses realize the full potential of having a digital presence. UBX (Unionbank to the Power of X) designed a platform that would assist entrepreneurs should they decide to […]
PLDT transitions to IPv6 to serve increasing need for internet networks
To ensure the best customer experience and continued support for the latest technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G, the Philippine integrated telecommunications firm PLDT Inc. (PLDT) started transitioning to the […]
LG exits smartphone business to focus on IoT, robotics
South Korean corporation LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced the closure of its mobile business unit in a decision approved by the board of directors. LG said in a statement that it will […]
New Ericsson Open Lab aims to bring new cloud innovations to 5G through virtual collaboration
With organizations pinning their hopes on 5G technology for various use cases, Ericsson built and is now making available its Ericsson Open Lab to encourage partners to co-create cloud innovations. Cloud is […]
NTT Study: APAC companies believe hybrid cloud critical to business operations amid pandemic
The role of the cloud in digital transformation cannot be stressed enough as in the latest report from NTT Ltd. (NTT), which reveals that 96.2% of businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) […]
Oppo A74 4G now available in PH for only P11,999
Oppo announces the availability of the all-new Oppo A74 4G that retails at P11,999. Customers can purchase the latest smartphone from Oppo concept stores, partner dealers, and exclusive e-commerce partners Shopee and […]
PLDT Global partners with SmarTone to provide services to customers in Hong Kong
PLDT has teamed up with SmarTone to level up services for customers in Hong Kong. SmarTone, one of Hong Kong’s leading technology services providers, is the latest addition to PLDT Global Corp.’s […]
MSI launches convertible laptops Summit E13 Flip Evo, E16 Flip
MSI has officially unveiled its latest convertible laptops — Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E16 Flip — recognized at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show. MSI also launched MSI Pen (also an […]
PLDT Global taps Qualtrics to automate workflows, improve customer services
PLDT Global Corporation (PGC) has selected Qualtrics CustomerXM to help level up its customer experience and improve services for millions of its clients worldwide. Through this partnership, PGC, the international arm of the […]
Samsung PH offers freebies, promos for every purchase of new Galaxy A Series
Samsung Philippines (Samsung) are offering consumers freebies and promotions with every purchase of the latest Galaxy A-series smartphones: the Galaxy A72, A52, and A52 5G. Until April 4, customers who buy the […]
Globe continues delivery of services amid PH quarantine restrictions
Philippine telecommunications firm Globe Telecom said it will continue to deliver services across its key businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Globe said that amid mobility restrictions and business disruptions, it […]
PLDT, Smart assure customers of continued service amid new lockdown
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc (Smart) are assuring its customers of continued service amid new COVID-19 restrictions in the Philippines, especially in the National Capital Region, Cavite, […]
Mi Fan Festival 2021 features special offers, limited edition device, activities
Carrying the theme “Explore the Possibilities,” technology firm Xiaomi kicks off its annual Mi Fan Festival (MFF) 2021 with a slew of activities and offers. Dubbed as a global shopping extravaganza, the […]
Shopee opens pre-order of GameXtreme Xbox
E-commerce platform opens the pre-order for GameXtreme Xbox ahead of the 4.4 Sale. Touted as the smallest Xbox ever, it is packed with “powerful” specs ready to meet the demands of nonstop […]
Lenovo appoints Amar Babu to lead APAC business
Lenovo has appointed Amar Babu to lead the company’s business in the overall Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, and India and South Asia. He […]
Hitachi to acquire US digital engineering services firm GlobalLogic for $9.6 billion
Hitachi Ltd. (Hitachi) announced its plans to acquire GlobalLogic, a digital engineering services company based in the United States. The acquisition will materialize through a merger involving MergeCo H Global Inc., a […]
Smart now has 2,000 5G sites in the Philippines
Philippine mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc’s (Smart) expanded 5G network now has over 2,000 sites nationwide, supporting Filipinos who are increasingly reliant on mobile data to stay connected while on-the-go. The […]
Huawei’s enterprise, carrier businesses remain stable in 2020 despite challenges
Technology company Huawei posted record profit but revenue growth slowed down last year mainly due to the pandemic and sanctions from other countries. In its 2020 Annual Report briefing, Huawei reported that […]
NTT offers free trial of cyber threat sensor to clients in wake of SolarWinds attacks
In the wake of the SolarWinds attack, global technology services company NTT is offering a 30-day free trial of Specialized Sensor for SolarWinds Detection and Alerting. Companies who would avail themselves of […]
