Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the fintech arm of Globe Telecom received $175 million in fresh capital from the New York-based capital management firm Bow Wave and its existing shareholders in multiple […]
NY-based Bow Wave pours $175-million investment into GCash
Xiaomi unveils 5G Redmi Note 9T, entry-level Redmi 9T
Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi unveiled the addition of two new Redmi smartphones: Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T in a virtual launch streamed across its social media channels. The first 5G smartphone […]
‘Digital Government’ takes off using PayMaya’s cashless platform
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the Philippine government’s digital transformation, with PayMaya being one of the financial services companies that enabled national agencies and local government units (LGUs) in accepting all types […]
MVP strengthens commitment to help government with disaster preparedness and recovery
Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Tulong Kapatid, the corporate social responsibility consortium composed of the companies and foundations under his leadership, turned over rescue boats, trucks, and a chopper to the Armed Forces […]
Acer introduces AMD-powered Chromebook Spin 514
By equipping its Chromebook with semiconductor company AMD, Acer hopes to provide a device that could work like a workhorse that can hurdle demanding jobs. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 runs on the […]
HKBN teams up with Achiever to introduce remote HR solutions for SMEs
HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) teams up with software solutions firm Achiever Technology Limited (Achiever) to introduce a remote-enabled human resources (HR) management system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Supported by HKBNES’ […]
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus APT group targets vaccine research
Sometime in 2020, Kaspersky researchers identified two APT (advanced persistent threat) incidents that targeted entities related to COVID-19 research. Experts from the cybersecurity solutions company assessed — with high confidence — that […]
CES 2021: Lenovo introduces Tab P11 Android tablet for family use
Lenovo Tab P11 is positioned to become the gadget for the entire household especially now that many people have adjusted to the work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. The latest Lenovo product is built with […]
Poly for Microsoft Teams ensures seamless audio and video communications
Poly solutions for Microsoft Teams address communication issues in video conferencing.
Overcoming the No. 1 barrier to digital transformation
By David Rowe, SVP & CMO, Rimini Street For years, IT (information technology) has had clearly defined responsibilities: Keep critical business systems up and running, control costs, and meet security and compliance […]
YouTrip inks partnership with Visa to expand footprint in Southeast Asia
Singapore’s multi-currency mobile wallet YouTrip announced a six-year partnership with digital payments firm Visa to accelerate its expansion into the rest of Southeast Asia, starting with Malaysia and the Philippines. Currently launched […]
Chip-maker Qualcomm names Cristiano Amon as new CEO
On Tuesday, chip giant Qualcomm announced the appointment of Cristiano Amon as its new CEO replacing Steven Mollenkopf effective June 30, Reuters reported. Prior to the chief exec post, Amon was president […]
IBM appoints former Goldman Sachs exec Gary Cohn as vice-chair
Technology giant IBM announced the appointment of Gary D. Cohn as vice-chair of IBM and member of the IBM Executive Leadership Team. Cohn will work in partnership with Arvind Krishna, chair and […]
Samsung Electronics appoints new president, CEO for SEA & Oceania
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) announced the appointment of Sangho Jo as president and CEO of Southeast Asia and Oceania. A proven Samsung leader with over three decades of experience across business […]
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 to drive mobile 5G commercialization
Major telecommunications are rolling out 5G technology aggressively across the globe. Now, manufacturers are likewise developing 5G-enabled devices so that consumers will be able to maximize the benefits of ultra-fast and low-latency […]
Reuters gathers global leaders across industries for virtual summit
International news organization Reuters will convene the most influential world leaders in a conference that will discuss and reimagine solutions to the challenges the new year brings. The virtual summit titled “Reuters […]
Kaspersky forecasts exploits in elections, healthcare, 5G deployment this year
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky sees that the growth in digitalization among organizations will further open up more vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to exploit. As more companies across industries realize the need to adapt […]
DICT says Free Wi-Fi rollout in 2020 increased by 500%
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said in a media release that its Free Wi-Fi for All Program (FW4A) reached a 500% rollout in 2020. The government agency’s previous annual […]
CES 2021: LG Display to unveil Transparent OLED at annual IT show
LG Display, manufacturer and supplier of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display panels, OLEDs (organic light-emitting diode), and flexible displays, will be showcasing its latest innovation: the brand-new Transparent OLED applications. The company […]
Ericsson finds consumers expect intelligent connected machines to be part of everyday life by 2030
The world is already hyperconnected but the 10th edition of Ericsson’s “ConsumerLab 10 Hot Consumer Trends” report discovers consumers expect intelligent machines to be embedded in their daily lives. Consumers are looking […]
PH small businesses turn to PayMaya services in digital pivot
More Filipino business owners and casual sellers have readily embraced digital payments as a key component of doing business under the new normal, propelled by ready business-in-a-box solutions from digital financial services […]
Frost & Sullivan recognizes UnionBank PH’s efforts in providing ‘exceptional’ CX using digital means
Based on its recent analysis of the Philippines’ customer experience solutions in the banking industry, Frost & Sullivan honored UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank) with the 2020 Philippines Excellence In Customer Experience […]
2021 marks entry of EVs into automotive mainstream, ABI Research says
Global tech market advisory firm ABI Research sees growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in 2021, “which will see EV sales move from a rounding error of total new vehicle shipments to […]
Fujitsu’s image scanners make digitization for healthcare facilities faster, easier
Many healthcare facilities are migrating their patient and other forms of data to the cloud to make it more accessible and available than before. However, the amount of data in the pre-digital […]
HP predicts cyberattacks to become more targeted in 2021
The sudden shift in telecommuting caught many organizations by surprise — and unprepared. This opened up many vulnerabilities in cybersecurity that many cybercriminals exploited and continue to attack. Technology company HP sees […]
