Smart mobile data users up by 18% as of June 2021
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) posted a record number of mobile data users in the Philippines, which increased to 39.5 million by the end of June 2021, up…
Retail sector a top target for ransomware in 2020 — Sophos
The latest report of cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that as companies shifted to online trading, they became the top target of ransomware attacks. The “State of Ransomware in Retail” saw…
RUSH, PayMongo offer zero transaction fees for SMEs
RUSH, the loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider under Globe’s 917Ventures, is waiving transaction fees for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help keep their businesses afloat following renewed lockdowns in…
Vertiv introduces new digital IT management platform for enterprise, edge networks
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, introduced the Vertiv Avocent ADX Ecosystem, a next-generation IT management platform that meets the ever-changing needs of the data…
UnionBank partners with Hex Trust to enter the digital asset ecosystem
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has partnered with Hex Trust, a digital asset custodian in Asia, to pilot its digital asset custody service. The collaboration will start with Hex…
Neobank Tonik launches physical debit cards with ‘high-security’ features
Private neobank Tonik, which is operating under its own digital bank license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has launched physical debit cards for clients of its mobile app.…
WeWork launches Growth Campus to give start-ups in Southeast Asia a boost
WeWork, a global space provider, has launched WeWork Growth Campus, a new initiative aimed at boosting Southeast Asia’s entrepreneurial startup ecosystem. While Southeast Asia has seen some scale-ups rise to…
PLDT invests $80 million in APRICOT cable system
Philippine fully integrated telecommunications company PLDT is set to further expand its network bandwidth capacity, with its participation in the construction of the newest international undersea cable system, APRICOT. PLDT…
HealthNow app now serves over 500K users in PH
HealthNow, the all-in-one health app developed by AC Health and Globe’s 917Ventures, has noted over half a million users nationwide in its first year of operations. HealthNow offers different healthcare…
Huawei to announce latest local feats at developer day on Aug. 20
Global technology firm Huawei is set to present its most recent feats in the Philippine market across its many verticals on Aug. 20 at the “Huawei Developer Day. This is…
ABCC Exchange to launch cryptocurrency payment gateway with Circle Pay
Cryptocurrency exchange platform, ABCC Exchange, teams up with Circle Pay, a global financial technology firm to provide users with an enhanced frictionless trading experience. Through the use of USD Coin…
Ransomware attacks spike by 64% last year — Barracuda
The frequency of ransomware attacks has increased dramatically over the past year, with most of these costly attacks targeting businesses, according to a new study from Barracuda, a provider of…
Stratpoint addresses the complexities of cloud services with nOps management
As companies adopt cloud-based infrastructure, large volumes of data are generated and stored in the cloud, introducing new security issues. Due to technical requirements and an industry-wide lack of technical…
5 steps to plan your digital transformation
By Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky Being in the IT industry for the last 28 years, I had the chance to observe the many advancements…
3 things you didn’t know you can do with ShopeePay
ShopeePay not only allows you to pay for your online shopping purchases but it will also let you buy load and pay your bills right in the comfort of your…
Scammers dupe victims with fake deliveries, WhatsApp spam — Kaspersky
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, scammers sought to use the continued disruption in supply chains and mail services to steal money and credit card details. Since last year,…
PLDT Enterprise aids business resiliency with data, ICT services
PLDT, a fully integrated telco provider, reported steady growth for its enterprise business marked by the strong uptake of ICT services among the enterprise segment, particularly data center colocation and…
OPPO A16 4GB now available in PH for only P7,999
OPPO officially announces the availability of the latest entry-level A Series smartphone, the feature-packed OPPO A16 4GB is now up for grabs at all OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, as…
Send money to family and friends with PayMaya and Smart Padala
Sending money to family and friends or paying someone, even those without a bank or an e-wallet account is so much safer and convenient with PayMaya and Smart Padala. With…
Toyota PH upgrades app myTOYOTA for overall customer service
Automotive company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) upgraded its mobile app, myTOYOTA, recently. With just a few taps, users can explore TMP’s vehicle lineup, browse the latest car deals, book car…
TZ APAC will launch new strategic initiatives to drive blockchain adoption of enterprises
TZ APAC, one of Asia’s adoption entities supporting the Tezos ecosystem, has announced the deployment of new investments in the Asia Pacific region across business development and marketing. It will…
HP advises customers to use Customer Delivery Inspections to avoid counterfeit products
For businesses that rely on HP printers to keep their operations going, falling prey to poor-quality fakes can have negative consequences, especially when it comes to the continuous productivity, output,…
realme TechLife Air Purifier, Cobble Bluetooth Speaker launched
Smartphone and device manufacturer realme introduced a new lineup of its AIoT category: the realme TechLife Air Purifier and the realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker. The realme TechLife Air Purifier promises…
Globe’s cloud company, Cascadeo, named in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Globe’s cloud professional and managed services delivery arm Cascadeo was included in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services, Global 2021. Research and advisory company Gartner recognized…
Twitter shows how tweets reflect consumer movement
To get the latest news and trends, many people these days would go to Twitter and look for what’s trending. This way, they can easily filter the information relevant to…
NTT launches Private 5G Network-as-a-Service platform
NTT, a global technology and business solutions provider, just launched the NTT’s Private 5G platform (P5G), the first globally available private LTE/5G Network-as-a-Service platform. With a complete end-to-end stack of…
OPPO Reno6 Z 5G now officially available in PH
OPPO Philippines has announced the availability of OPPO Reno6 Z 5G, which will retail for P19,999. OPPO’s latest offering, which comes in two colors Stellar Black and Aurora, can be…
Mi 360° home security camera, Xiaomi Home app receive security certification
Device manufacturer Xiaomi recently announced that Mi 360° Home Security Camera obtained the Kitemark Certification for Residential IoT Devices while the Xiaomi Home App obtained the Kitemark Certification for Secure…
IDC: 1/3 of organizations worldwide have experienced ransomware attack
About a third of organizations worldwide have experienced ransomware attacks, according to the latest data from industry insights provider International Data Corp. (IDC). The attack either led to a data…
Sophos acquires Refactr to optimize cybersecurity platforms with automation
Cybersecurity firm Sophos announced its acquisition of Refactr, a firm that develops and markets development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) automation platform that bridges the gap between development and operations (DevOps)…
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