VMware completes billion-dollar acquisition of Pivotal
Image from YouTube Global enterprise software company VMware Inc. (VMware) has finalized its acquisition of cloud-native platform provider Pivotal Software Inc. (Pivotal) with an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion.…
Fortinet Secure SDWAN maintains momentum with increase in global customer adoption
Cybersecurity solutions firm Fortinet recently announced the continued momentum and global customer adoption of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN by over 21,000 organizations across different industries and verticals. Fortinet’s security-driven networking approach…
Microsoft takes court action against cybercrime group Thallium
Microsoft gets a ruling from a US district court enabling it to take control of 50 domains that the threat group Thallium uses to conduct its operations. The technology giant…
Vodafone partners with Nokia to deliver 5G, roll-out set for 1H20
Vodafone has partnered with Nokia to commence the roll-out of its 5G network in the first half of 2020. “This is an exciting milestone in Vodafone’s 5G network rollout,” said…
Internet Safety: Empower your kids to keep themselves safe online
Image screengrab from “Project Unfriend” YouTube video There have been scattered efforts to protect children online with public and private organizations pooling their own data to launch various campaigns. While…
Amazon, Apple, Google, Zigbee Alliance form working group for Project Connected Home
Technology organizations are prepping for the dawn of the Internet of Things (IoT) or the age when everything is connected. It should not come as surprise then that industry giants…
McAfee Predictions: Deepfakes may bypass facial recognition
While the intentions of new technologies are to make life much easier for everyone, these can also be used to threaten security both digital and in real life. Computer security…
Ericsson, Microsoft combine cloud services for next-gen connected cars
Ericsson and Microsoft are looking ahead of the game by fusing their expertise to bring the “next-generation” of connected cards. In an announcement this month, the technology giants will integrate…
Survey: 81% of businesses think attack is likely in the next 12 months
The lack of ability to detect zero-day attacks is among the top 5 risk factors for organizations according to the latest Cyber Risk Index (CRI) by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend…
IDC: Worldwide gaming PCs, monitor shipments to reach 44M in 2019
Global shipments of gaming desktop and notebook PCs reached 10 million units in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), an increase of 10.1% year over year. Shipments of gaming monitors…
Startup introduces EduBox app for schools
Red Circle Global (RCG), a digital automation company, has developed an application geared toward automizing certain aspects of the educational system called EduBox. RCG was a startup project initially designed…
Sophos expands Managed Service Provider program
Image from Sophos Partners YouTube Channel With reports of high-profile data breaches in the past, cybersecurity solutions are becoming a necessity among organizations even if, as reports say, security still…
Phishing, malware attacks surface amid premiere of latest ‘Star Wars’ film
Popular films are often used by cybercriminals as bait to distribute malware, and the latest movie of the “Star Wars” franchise is no exception. This year, what is believed to…
ISOC edotco breaks ground for first common tower in PH
ISOC edotco Towers Limited (“ISOC edotco”), a regional end-to-end integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, begins the construction of its first common tower in the Philippines with a groundbreaking ceremony in…
McAfee integrates security solutions with Google Cloud
McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, and Google Cloud recently announced a new partnership to integrate key McAfee solutions for endpoint and container security within Google Cloud. Under the agreement, McAfee…
IDC: ICT jobs to reach 55.3M worldwide in 2020
According to the first Worldwide Technology Employment Impact Guide from International Data Corp. (IDC), information and communications technology (ICT) full-time employment (FTE) will reach 55.3 million worldwide in 2020, an…
Waze, DOT launch ‘100 Days in the Philippines’ campaign
GPS navigation software Waze and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) have teamed up to promote the cultural and natural wonders of the Philippines with the launch of the “100…
PayMaya launches ‘PayMaya It Forward’ campaign
Virtual prepaid app PayMaya launches the “PayMaya It Forward” campaign to inspire Filipinos to “pay it forward” by doing random acts of kindness towards others, in the spirit of digital…
Smart, PAL team up for exclusive travel perks
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has forged a partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to provide exclusive, co-branded tourist SIMs to travelers arriving at the country’s major airports. Under…
Daiso Japan introduces limited edition Hello Kitty beep cards
AF Payments Inc. in partnership with Sanrio and Daiso Japan recently released Limited Edition Hello Kitty beep cards with four all-new “kawaii (cute)” designs. These collectible cards are exclusive to…
Lenovo’s tech shopping guide for Christmas 2019
Last-minute shopping? Global technology company Lenovo got your back… if you want to be a little generous to others or to yourself. For Students – IdeaPad S145 Lenovo recommends the…
Privacy commission’s 12 digital safety tips for Christmas
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is reminding shoppers and travelers to be extra vigilant against cybercriminals this Christmas season. It’s that time of the year again when consumers are most…
Sophos uncovers new version of Snatch ransomware
In the latest investigative report by cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos, it details the changing attack methods of Snatch ransomware, first seen in December 2018, including rebooting PCs into Safe Mode…
Kaspersky makes Android app testing tool publicly available for mobile developers
Kaspersky has opened access to its Android Automated Testing Framework. The tool, named Kaspresso, takes advantage of flexible settings and is easy to use. With Kaspresso, mobile developers can significantly…
PH brands that took over Twitter in 2019
This year, brands took to Twitter hoping to land in the feed of the trending topics which has become a sort of barometer to gauge the campaign’s impact. Launching campaigns…
Study: SMBs in Asia face disconnect with employee tech expectations
While employees at small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Asia prefer devices that are mobile, flexible, and inclusive, a new study by Lenovo shows that SMB employers are still behind…
Intel acquires AI chipmaker Habana Labs for $2B
Intel Corp. (Intel) has announced that it has acquired Habana Labs, an Israel-based developer of programmable deep learning accelerators for the data center for approximately $2 billion. The combination strengthens…
Team Sibol receives cash incentives from PLDT-Smart for SEA Games medal finish
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications (Smart) recently awarded cash incentives to Team Sibol, 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) medal winners for esports. Team Sibol bagged five medals at the multi-sports…
3 Considerations Before Embarking on a Cloud Migration for Your Organization
By Praveen Kumar, GM, Asia Pacific, ASG Technologies The cloud has evolved into a core component of IT platforms for modern businesses. IDC (International Data Corp.) estimates that public cloud…
IDC: Worldwide 5G connections to reach 1.01B in 2023
In its first worldwide 5G forecast, International Data Corp. (IDC) projects the number of 5G connections to grow from roughly 10 million in 2019 to 1.01 billion in 2023. This…
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