Two-thirds of organizations have been the target of at least one ransomware attack, according to “The 2021 Ransomware Survey Report” by cybersecurity firm Fortinet. This, in spite of the claims by respondents […]
Fortinet reveals two-thirds of organizations hit by ransomware
Vertiv, Ardent Networks develop digital platform for distributors, resellers
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and Ardent Networks Inc. (Ardent Networks), a leading distributor from the Lamco Group of Companies, announced the launch of a digital […]
Spotify subscribers can now pay on PayMaya app
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Digital payments leader, PayMaya Philippines, has partnered with the world’s largest audio streaming platform, Spotify, to purchase Premium and Premium Mini weekly and daily plans directly via the PayMaya mobile […]
Skyworth unveils new lineup of 4K TVs, gaming monitor
Television brand Skyworth launched three new TV models and a new gaming monitor at its annual Autumn Product Launch event held recently. Under the theme of “Closer to Reality,” the brand introduced […]
Switch to Smart without changing your number through MNP
With the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) now enacted, subscribers from a different network provider can easily switch to Smart Communications without changing numbers. MNP, which is covered by the MNP Act or […]
Patients in SEA open to digitally enabled healthcare system — VMWare
While more than half (54%) of the survey respondents said they are “excited” to have qualified doctors conduct invasive surgery via remote robotics, only 36% were happy to interact with healthcare services […]
Trend Micro blocks 41 billion cyber threats as attacks surged in 1H21
In early September, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro blocked 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files, and malicious URLs for customers in the first half of 2021 posting a 47% year-on-year increase. According to […]
APAC banks need to embrace digitization or lose market share — report
The new report by The Financial Times Focus and Mambu shows that banks must reposition themselves and embrace technology to avoid “extinction.” The results of the report illustrate the urgent need for […]
Pru Life UK gives away P2.5 million for 25th anniversary
Life insurer Pru Life UK recently culminated its 25th year anniversary with a grand raffle draw and also its “Give Back” campaign for customers as part of the celebration. Wrapping up a […]
KonsultaMD teleconsultations now available through GCash app
Telehealth membership service KonsultaMD has been made even more accessible through GLife within the GCash app. Adding it as a new feature in GLife, enables people to have 24/7 unlimited access to […]
Lenovo unveils Yoga Slim 7 Pro with OLED display
Global technology company Lenovo unveiled the new Yoga Slim 7 Pro (OLED Version) designed for multi-taskers and content creators who want high-performance, immersive visuals brought to life with OLED display technology. The […]
Filipino respondents want to use AI to improve video call experiences — Uniphore
Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels Filipinos are willing to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to improve video call experiences. This is one of the results of a survey by Uniphore, […]
ManageEngine named a Niche Player in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corpo., has been named a Niche Player in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for both IT Service Management (ITSM) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) […]
Kaspersky reveals FinFisher spyware effectively evades detection
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky uncovers that FinSpy spyware, which it has been tracking since 2011, uses four layers of obfuscation to evade detection and employs UEFI bootkit to infect victims. Kaspersky researchers presented […]
Smart starts offering Unli 5G postpaid with new Signature Plans+
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is making 5G technology accessible to everyone with the launch of Signature Plans+. Aside from Unli 5G access, the new Signature Plans+ also come with […]
Alibaba Cloud named a Visionary in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been named a Visionary in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (Magic Quadrant for CIPS). Alibaba […]
Financial services firms in APJ spend over $2 million in ransomware recovery costs — Sophos
Bolstering security postures proved to be far cheaper than paying for a ransomware attack. This is one of the findings in cybersecurity solutions company Sophos in its latest “The State of Ransomware […]
Hitachi Cloud FinOps Services designed to optimize cloud investments
Digital management and analytics firm Hitachi Vantara introduced a new offering aimed at helping organizations optimize cloud economics. When deployed to hybrid, multi-cloud, or distributed cloud services, the Hitachi Cloud FinOps Services […]
Shopee kicks off 10.10 Brands Festival with intro of Kim Chiu as new endorser
E-commerce platform Shopee brings Filipino celebrity Kim Chiu onboard as the new brand ambassador as it kicks off the 10.10 Brands Festival. The movie and TV personality will be the new face […]
Huawei hosts Energy Summit – Digital Energy, Powering the Low Carbon Era
Huawei hosted the Energy Summit online, which was held within the framework of Huawei Connect 2021 and themed “Digital Energy, Powering the Low Carbon Era.” During the summit, customers and partners discussed […]
RCBC taps Multisys in developing new features for Diskartech app
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s (RCBC) taps technology company Multisys Technologies Corp. (Multisys) in updating its mobile application to offer clients new features. Powered by Multisys, DiskarTech’s newest features would allow all its […]
Check Point warns of cyberthreats in using dating apps
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Software security firm Check Point Software (Check Point) advises users of dating apps about the cyber risks that come with its use. Providing information online — to […]
Kaspersky appoints new territory channel manager for the Philippines
Kaspersky announced the appointment of Charleen Caban as territory channel manager for the Philippines. In this role, Caban will be responsible for continuing to develop Kaspersky’s business in the country. With Bric […]
Kaspersky releases its first Transparency Report
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has publicly shared information on requests received from government and law enforcement agencies, and users for data and technical expertise in 2020 and H1 2021. Demand for greater […]
IBM, Mercedes develop app solution to track stolen vehicle
Building on the previous collaboration with Daimler, carmaker Mercedes’ parent company, technology firm IBM developed “Urban Guard – Stolen Vehicle Help,” a solution that can track stolen vehicles. The “Urban Guard – […]
How to cyber security: Butter knives and lightsabers
By Jonathan Knudsen, Senior Security Strategist, Synopsys Software Integrity Group Psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote in 1964, “Give a small boy a hammer, and he will find that everything he encounters needs pounding.” […]
Ayala Foundation, Huawei scale up efforts toward building sustainable communities
Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) and Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. held a virtual signing ceremony to mark another milestone in their purposeful partnership aimed to provide digital education to Filipinos and building sustainable […]
Google shares tips on how to manage limited smartphone storage space
We use our smartphones for a lot of things: going online, sending messages, playing games, taking photos and videos, and more! These apps and files fill up our smartphone’s storage fast, forcing […]
Lenovo announces global availability of collaborative solution ThinkSmart Core
Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Core, a modular room kit for meeting spaces in the age of video conferencing, is now available worldwide. Launched early this year, the ThinkSmart Core is powered by the 11th […]
UnionBank partners with Connected Women to empower Filipino women through AI
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently partnered with Connected Women, a social impact startup that helps Filipino women find online careers, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions contextualized for the Philippine […]
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