Photo is a shot from a different Philippine province. Despite challenges due to the island’s location in the West Philippine Sea, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has recently fired up […]
Smart activates 4G/LTE in one of PH’s most isolated islands
Ransomware attacks vs small businesses in SEA decline in H120
Kaspersky experts, however, observe the rise of targeted ransomware from the notorious APT group highlighting the need for more sophisticated protection for enterprises in all shapes and sizes.
Gov’t agencies urged to use DICT’s encryption service for secure online transactions
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has directed government agencies to avail of the use of the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) service of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), […]
Visa Study: APAC consumers prefer Tap to Phone digital payments
The COVID-19 pandemic hastened digital transformation across all industries. A recent study by financial services firm Visa saw the willingness of consumers to use their mobile phones for digital payments. This may […]
Education management innovation wins at PH Impact Hackathon 2020
For developing an innovative learning management system that does not require an internet connection, the ECES-1 bagged the grand prize for the Impact Hackathon Online 2020. The weeklong hackathon, hosted by Impact […]
Pru Life UK sets up AI, data analytics hub to fastrack digital transformation
Life insurer Pru Life UK has established the AI and Data Analytics Center to accelerate its digital transformation with the use of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. […]
Fujitsu PH taps NetFoundry to help businesses address networking challenges
Fujitsu Philippines Inc., a global information technology (IT) systems integrator and solutions provider, has worked with NetFoundry Inc., the leader in zero-trust networking, to help businesses in the country address key networking […]
5G powers emerging technologies to enhance existing digital services
The commercial launch of 5G in the Philippines will bring not only “super-fast” internet for mobile phone users but will also introduce a new generation of digital services for both individual consumers […]
BSP’s digital PERA aims to boost retirement savings of 5M Filipinos
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday has launched its digital Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) program that will boost retirement savings amid the pandemic, targeting to reach 5 million […]
Global ethernet switch, router markets deliver mixed results in 2Q20
In the latest data of “International Data Corp. (IDC) Quarterly Ethernet Switch Tracker and IDC Quarterly Router Tracker,” the ethernet switch market experienced a decrease of 6.3% year over year (YoY) or […]
Boomi’s integration platform helps companies modernize digital infrastructure
Boomi’s integration platform as a service (iPaaS) addresses the challenges organizations face in the current business setup with employees working in different locations. Managing different platforms from different vendors can be daunting […]
IBM Security stresses need to ‘reimagine’ cybersecurity threats
IBM Security reminds organizations, especially those who hastily moved their processes to the cloud, to look into their current security posture. This is one of the key highlights at the IBM Security […]
Employees are first line of defense against cyberattacks
According to the latest information from cybersecurity company Kaspersky, working remotely means companies have less control over IT security such as in situations when employees are not issued corporate devices. In the […]
Digital life insurer Singlife now available on the GCash app
Digital life insurer Singlife Philippines has partnered with GCash to offer “simple and flexible” insurance products at affordable prices to help Filipinos protect themselves during the pandemic. Singlife said it will offer […]
Cisco acquires BabbleLabs to enhance Webex’s speech application
In anticipation of a prolonged remote working setup, multinational technology company Cisco announced the immediate acquisition of BabbleLabs to accelerate developments in its video conferencing applications Webex. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]
Sophos: Cybercriminals exploit SharePoint, OneNote to obtain user password
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos found cybercriminals are using cloud-based collaborative platforms SharePoint and OneNote to luring people into logging in with their passwords in a malicious link. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]
MediaTek’s latest T750 5G chipset to power routers, mobile hotspots
MediaTek’s new T750 5G chipset was built to power next-generation 5G CPE (customer-provided equipment) wireless products, like fixed wireless access routers (FWA) and mobile hotspots, to bring fast 5G connectivity into homes, […]
Lenovo launches new premium tablets for work, learning
Device maker Lenovo introduced the new Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Android tablet and the Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 attached with the Google Kids Space feature. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro The […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ now available in PH
After its global launch in August, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are now available in the Philippines and carry a price tag of P47,990 and P63,990, respectively. Positioned as a […]
Home Credit opens online, app payment options for customers
Philippine consumer finance company Home Credit is now accepting payments through its website and mobile app as a response to the growing necessity of contactless transactions. Through Home Credit’s new online payment […]
Sophos finds fleeceware apps ‘still exist’ in Google’s Play Store
Cybersecurity firm Sophos revealed that after doing research, it found that Google Play still carries quite a number of fleeceware apps that violate newly released advertising policies. Fleeceware apps don’t send anything […]
Zotac launches new GPUs powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture
Hardware manufacturer Zotac Technology Limited just released the all-new Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. Integrated with next-generation technologies, enhanced RT Cores and Tensor Cores, […]
Lenovo introduces holiday consumer laptop lineup
PC-maker Lenovo is introducing new premium consumer products including the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i1 laptop, Lenovo Yoga 9i1 2-in-1 convertible laptop, and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i1 gaming laptop. Lenovo Yoga’s new […]
Palo Alto Networks finds thousands of malicious cybersquatting domains
Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ latest research, threat actors have been cybersquatting in popular domains in order to deceive unsuspecting victims. It found more than 2,000 domain squatters distributing malware or conducting […]
MediaTek unveils Helio G95, newest chip for premium 4G gaming smartphones
MediaTek has introduced what it calls “its most powerful smartphone gaming-focused chip”: the MediaTek Helio G95. The latest addition to the MediaTek Helio G Series family features enhanced MediaTek HyperEngine game technology, […]
