Equinix invests $69 million in first AI-ready data center in Chennai
Equinix Inc., a global digital infrastructure company, has opened its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Chennai. Known as CN1, the facility is located in Siruseri on a…
AMD launches EPYC Embedded 4005 processors for edge applications
Semiconductor company AMD has introduced the EPYC Embedded 4005 Series, a new line of processors designed for low-latency workloads in network security appliances and entry-level industrial edge servers. The processors…
Filipino online shoppers in 2025 put service quality over low prices
Filipino online shoppers are changing how they define value in e-commerce, with many now prioritizing service quality, transparency, and reliability over simply finding the lowest price. This shift was highlighted…
DICT clarifies alleged eGov PH hack, CICC probes website attacks
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) clarified reports about an alleged hacking incident involving the eGov PH platform, saying the app itself was not compromised. According to the…
Globe rolls out SMS Scam Shield on GlobeOne app for Android users
Telecommunications company Globe has introduced the SMS Scam Shield feature on the GlobeOne app to help protect customers from text-based phishing attacks, including those using spoofed Globe or GCash sender…
Techno Holdings to open health and beauty hub
Techno Holdings Corp. (THC) will open the THC Health & Beauty Hub (THBH) at Shangri-La Plaza Mall in November. The 455-square-meter hub, designed by CPG Design & Architecture, will feature…
Coursera rolls out Skill Tracks to support workplace learning needs
Coursera Inc., a global online learning platform, has launched Skill Tracks, a structured learning solution designed to help organizations address skill gaps across teams. The program uses Coursera’s Career Graph,…
DICT, ARTA probe hacking of PRISM platform
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed it has received reports of a hacking incident involving the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (ARTA) Policy Reform, Innovation, and Streamlining Management (PRISM)…
BSP enforces cap on large cash transactions
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has set new rules limiting cash transactions to strengthen safeguards against money laundering and related risks. In its Circular No. 1218, series of 2025,…
IDC sees AR/VR headsets and smart glasses entering mainstream adoption
Worldwide shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets, combined with display-less smart glasses, are projected to increase by 39.2% in 2025, reaching 14.3 million units, according to the International…
Gartner: Preemptive cybersecurity to take half of IT security spending by 2030
Preemptive cybersecurity technologies are set to replace traditional detection and response (DR) systems as the dominant approach to digital defense in the next decade, according to Gartner Inc., a business…
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is now available in the Philippines
Samsung has officialy made the Galaxy S25 FE available in the Philippines, making it as the most affordable entry in its flagship Galaxy S series. The device is now available…
Smart Home WiFi introduces new postpaid 5G plans
Smart Home WiFi has introduced new postpaid plans to give households, small businesses, and renters more choices for reliable internet access. The new offers use 5G technology to provide wireless,…
Xiaomi launches new AIoT devices for home cleaning, air quality, and security
Xiaomi has released three new smart home products in the Philippines as part of its AIoT lineup: the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6, the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW100 Dual, and…
Lenovo: 65% of IT leaders say defenses not ready for AI cybercrime
Technology company Lenovo reported that 65% of IT leaders believe their current defenses are not strong enough to counter (artificial intelligence) AI-enabled cyberattacks, while only 31% expressed confidence in their…
PH shows stable growth in H1 2025 as SEA startup funding drops
Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem saw weaker equity investment in the first half of 2025, but the Philippines showed resilience despite the regional slowdown. According to the SEA Startup Funding Report…
MediaTek develops chip using TSMC’s 2nm process, release expected in 2026
MediaTek announced that it has developed a flagship system-on-chip (SoC) using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) enhanced N2P process technology, with large-scale production scheduled for late 2026. The collaboration continues…
ACC 2025 explores how technology shapes life beyond connectivity
The Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) 2025, the gathering of telco operators, technology providers, and industry pioneers from around the world, trained the spotlight on deeper exploration of technology’s impact on…
SEC, DOF sign data sharing deal to boost transparency in mining and oil industries
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a data sharing agreement (DSA) with the Department of Finance (DOF) to improve access to information on the real owners of companies…
Maya Bank, Atome team up on ₱2.75B loan deal to expand credit access in PH
Atome and Maya Bank have entered into a ₱2.75 billion ($48 million) loan channeling agreement aimed at expanding credit access for more Filipinos. “Together (with Maya Bank), we are expanding…
Sophos study shows education sector improving ransomware response
The education sector is making progress in handling ransomware attacks, according to the latest report from Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider. The study, based on responses from 441 IT and…
UP student wins James Dyson Award with salt-farming solution
John Carlo Luna Reyes, an industrial design student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, has been named the Philippine national winner of the 20th James Dyson Award for…
Honor Philippines expands office as business grows
Honor Philippines has expanded its office at GLAS Tower in Ortigas, three years after reentering the local market. Honor said the move shows its business growth in the Philippines, which…
BSP applies new law to probe bank accounts linked to flood-control corruption
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has started investigating bank accounts linked to the flood-control corruption controversy, using the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) for the first time. The law,…
IDC: AI platforms help Asian businesses expand enterprise adoption
A new report from market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) found that businesses in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are leaning toward platform-based approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) as they aim to…
Trend Micro flags new AI security risks and cyber underground trends at Decode 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are facing new security risks as attackers find ways to bypass safeguards, poison data, and extract sensitive information, according to a new report from cybersecurity company…
Signify, Baguio LGU upgrade city lighting to improve safety and cut costs
Baguio City partnered with Signify Philippines to replace traditional streetlights with energy-efficient LED systems, a move city officials said has improved public safety and cut electricity costs. The local government…
Maxicare taps Salesforce Agentforce to streamline dental care processes
Salesforce, an AI CRM provider, said Maxicare Healthcare Corp., one of the Philippines’ leading health maintenance organizations (HMO), has adopted Agentforce in Service Cloud to improve its dental care services.…
Pay&Go cash-out service targets to boost financial inclusion
At the Manila Tech Summit 2025, fintech firm Pay&Go pushed forward the conversation on financial inclusion, unveiling a cash-out service integrated into its network of self-service kiosks. The feature, showcased…
Mercusys launches affordable indoor and outdoor smart cameras
Mercusys has introduced two new smart cameras in the Philippines, the MC210 Indoor Camera and the MC500 Outdoor Camera, to provide affordable home and business security. The MC210 is designed…
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