By Gibu Mathew, VP and GM, APAC, Zoho Corp. The evolving digital business landscape in the Asia Pacific region is seeing a trend of operations moving into the cloud. Firms are collecting […]
4 reasons SMEs should embrace cloud collaboration
Google discloses 4Q19 earnings, cloud business revenue up
Google’s revenue is helped by its Google Cloud Platform, which has generated $8.92 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019. For the fourth quarter of 2019 alone, it reported $2.61 billion earnings. With […]
Account check security feature found 85% of users’ emails are in public domains
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky looked into typical privacy risks and cyberthreats that its users face every day. Upon checking using Kaspersky Security Cloud’s Account Check feature, 85% of users found their email addresses […]
PLDT Enterprise inks deal with internet providers for use of int’l leased circuit
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of digital services provider PLDT, sealed a deal with Japan-based IPS and InfiniVAN to provide reliable connectivity to customers through its international private leased circuit (IPLC). IPS […]
Arvind Krishna takes over Rometty as IBM CEO
The IBM Board of Directors has elected Arvind Krishna as chief executive officer of the company and a member of the Board, effective April 6, 2020. Krishna is currently IBM senior vice […]
Putting the power of analytics in the hands of finance
By Anna Tan, Head of Applications, Oracle Philippines Finance is a crucial support function in any organization. From achieving regulatory compliance to making irreversible decisions that determine future business direction and priorities, […]
Samsung updates Global Goals app to provide more options to donate
Last summer, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) announced its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals. Developed in 2015, the 17 […]
Visa’s financial literacy program reaches 36,000 students, educators
Payments technology company Visa’s financial literacy program, launched in 2017, has educated over 36,000 students and teachers in 30 cities. Teaming up with Tanghalang Pilipino and Teach for the Philippines, Visa launched […]
IDC: Apple takes top spot as global smartphone market declines in Q419
Following the announcement of its first-quarter results, Apple takes the top spot in the preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker in terms of shipments. However, […]
Cybercriminals mask malware as coronavirus info files
Kaspersky detection technologies have found malicious files disguised as documents related to the newly discovered coronavirus that has spread in many countries and prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global […]
Malware disguised as music files of Grammy nominees
Kaspersky protection technologies detected a 39% rise in attacks (attempts to download or run malicious files) under the guise of nominees’ works in 2019, compared to 2018. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and […]
Anchanto reports ‘multifold’ business growth, looks to grow business across APAC
Headquartered in Singapore, Anchanto is a B2B SaaS product company that enables businesses such as brands, retailers, eDistributors, eCommerce enablers, service providers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), SMEs, and postal associations to streamline […]
Microsoft’s cloud, server segments propel rise in earnings, revenue
Microsoft Corp.’s revenue was up by 14% ($36.9 billion) partly because of the revenue growth in server products and cloud services revenue, which increased 30% driven by Azure revenue growth of 62%. […]
IDC predicts companies will adopt enterprise-wide innovations in 2020
IDC has published the Asia/Pacific contextualized worldwide services predictions for 2020 and beyond titled “IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Services 2020 Predictions – Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Implications.” As organizational digital transformation initiatives in […]
Emerging technologies top trends for 2020
Zebra Technologies, a company that offers enterprise-class technology products, services, analytics, and solutions, shares its insight on innovations that will disrupt industries this new year and a new decade. It highlights how […]
iPhone, AirPods sales fuel Apple revenue surge
Apple’s first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2020 hushed all skepticism over its sales growth reporting an increase of 9% or a quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion. The company credits the latest […]
Gartner: Worldwide smartphone sales will grow 3% in 2020
Worldwide sales of smartphones to end-users are on track to reach 1.57 billion units in 2020, an increase of 3% year over year, according to Gartner Inc. In 2019, worldwide smartphone sales […]
Money management tips to keep your finances on track
The best way to jumpstart your financial journey is to be smarter at managing your finances. Before you begin, it is important to ensure that you have a vision and action plan […]
PLDT Global bags major innovation awards in Hawaii
PLDT Global Corporation (PGC), the international arm of telco and digital services provider PLDT, bagged two major awards for innovations that assist overseas Filipinos and their families at the prestigious Pacific Telecommunications […]
Report: PH’s 4M web threats top in Southeast Asia, 7th worldwide
For the second year in a row, the Philippines recorded the most number of internet-borne threats in Southeast Asia, according to the data gathered by Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) for the fourth […]
Palo Alto Networks outlines technology predictions for 2020
Palo Alto Networks 2020 predictions are hinged from the previous years’ technology developments. The cybersecurity company discussed the interconnectedness of the ecosystem and each part’s impact on the others. 5G, cloud, data […]
Valenzuela City partners with PayMaya for seamless payment solutions
The local government of Valenzuela City partners with PayMaya to enable an end-to-end cashless payment solution that allows businesses and residents to secure permits through the integrated online permit application platform — […]
Nokia 2.3 now available in PH
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, releases Nokia 2.3 in the Philippines. The Nokia 2.3 comes with a camera powered by AI, a large 6.2” HD+ screen and two-day battery life. […]
Trend Micro creates factory honeypot, traps malicious attackers
Unsecured industrial environments have been the target of malicious attackers, according to results of Trend Micro Inc.’s (Trend Micro) six-month investigation. The cybersecurity solutions company mimicked a honeypot for an industrial factory […]
PLDT boosts Baguio rehab, tourism with Smart WiFi expansion
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has expanded Smart WiFi coverage in the City of Pines this year. PLDT and Smart recently signed an agreement with Baguio City Mayor […]
