Samsung 6th at Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2019
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) announced that it has maintained the No. 6 rank at Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2019” list with a brand value of $61.1 billion achieving a…
Ticket2Me participates in ‘Ticketing Business Asia Forum’ in HK
Digital ticketing startup Ticket2Me is the only ticketing startup that was showcased as an event partner at the inaugural “Ticketing Business Asia Forum” held recently at The Wave, Kwun Tong,…
Twitter’s #ThereIsHelp notification service now in PH, Thailand
Twitter and Mental Health PH recently launched the #ThereIsHelp notification service in Thailand and the Philippines. #ThereIsHelp is a notification service on Twitter which provides valuable mental health resources to…
#DrivenByData: Smart opens SWEEP 16 program applications
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is once again inviting students from tertiary schools nationwide to join the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP) Innovation and Excellence Awards. Now on its 16th…
PayMaya offers cashback for game purchases
Gamers can now use PayMaya to purchase games and gaming pins online like Yakou, too! Mobile Legends players, as well as gamers on Garena, Razer Gold, and PlayPark can get…
PLDT invests in undersea fiber cable to US, Japan
Telecoms and digital services provider PLDT has finalized the technical and management agreements with a consortium of international providers that will further increase its international capacity and resiliency of its…
Google launches #ThinkFirst campaign to promote media, information literacy in PH
In line with the 8th Global Media and Information Literacy Week on Oct. 24-31 led by UNESCO, Google and partners launched the #ThinkFirst campaign to bring awareness on and unite…
Swedish audio brand Sudio now available at Power Mac Center
Power Mac Center (PMC) now offers audio products from Swedish brand Sudio. Sound-engineered using the latest audio technology and designed with the usual elegant and clean Swedish style, Sudio combines…
Study: Regulatory changes can boost use of mHealth to benefit more patients
The advent of wearables such as fitness trackers allowed people to monitor their physical activities and become more conscious about their lifestyle. It also signaled the emergence of mobile health…
Centrify’s Free Tier Vault is available now for PH enterprises
Earlier this month, Zero-Trust Privilege provider Centrify introduced its security solutions in the Philippines, which aims to secure modern enterprise attack surface and make the most of Privileged Access Management.…
Genietech urges use of tech tools in foodservice industry
Even the foodservice industry now needs to adapt to the constantly evolving digital landscape, according to solutions provider Genie Technologies Inc. (Genietech). Companies now leverage data, the most sought after…
IDC: How the rising digital economy impacts the CEO agenda
Over the past five years, International Data Corp. (IDC) has been documenting the rise of the digital economy and the digital transformation that organizations must undergo to compete and survive…
Dell launches SD-WAN solution for network modernization
Dell Technologies announced new advancements in software-defined networking so customers can simplify and lower the cost of networking in today’s multi-cloud world. “Dell EMC and VMware are rebuilding the network…
Gartner: Automotive industry will become biggest market for 5G IoT in 2023
In 2023, the automotive industry will become the largest market opportunity for 5G IoT solutions. It will represent 53% of the overall 5G IoT endpoint opportunity in that year. Within…
Kaspersky detects more than 100 million attacks on smart devices in H1 2019
Cyberattacks on IoT devices are increasing, as even though more and more people and organizations are purchasing “smart” (network-connected and interactive) devices, such as routers or DVR security cameras, not…
Samsung Galaxy Fold coming to the Philippines soon
Filipino consumers will be able to get their hands on the much-anticipated Galaxy Fold as Samsung Philippines is set to bring the new category of mobile technology to the country…
Young innovators workshop introduces solutions for nation-building
Spearheaded by the Multiple Intelligence International School and co-presented by Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the recently concluded Youth Innovation Summit 2019 promotes design thinking through a string of experiential and…
NPC shuts down 26 online lending companies
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has imposed a ban on the processing of personal data against operators of 26 online lending applications, as part of the agency’s continuing crackdown on…
realme Philippines to launch 64MP quad-camera realme XT Oct. 29
realme Philippines will be launching at 64MP quad-camera realme XT it dubs as a superphone, which will be priced under P20,000. The realme XT is the first in its price…
Visa sees huge opportunity for fintech in PH
With a few established players and emerging challenger brands, the Philippines shows some growth potential in the financial technology (fintech) industry. “The ingredients of growth are there: huge cash opportunity…
Study: Robots can extract information from people who trust them
The social influence of robots on people and the insecurities this can bring should not be underestimated. Research conducted by Kaspersky and Ghent University has found that robots can effectively…
Ericsson recognized for Connected Mangroves project
Ericsson was recently recognized at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) Philippines 2019 with two awards: a Special Recognition for Sustainability in the Community for its collaboration with Smart Communications Inc.…
Data analysis can help businesses reduce risk of financial crime
Timely and effective analysis of data is key to reducing the risk of financial crime, according to executives from Fiserv Inc., a global provider of payment and financial services technology…
IDC: Consumer tech spending to reach $1.69T in 2019
Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.69 trillion in 2019, an increase of 5.3% over 2018. According to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International…
Ensurity Technologies joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Ensurity Technologies, Hyderabad, India-based cybersecurity company, has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, a group of technology providers who have integrated their solutions with Microsoft products to provide customers better…
Consumers can now use PayMaya in the App Store, services in PH
PayMaya is now available as a payment method for Apple services in the Philippines. Customers can use their PayMaya account to pay for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app,…
‘Impact Hackathon’ wants to break Guinness World Records
“Impact Hackathon” is looking at breaking the current Guinness World Record in terms of the number of participants. To be held on Oct. 30-31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the…
50-yr-old store keeps up with e-commerce
When Marlyn Valencia-Rivera’s family started a business in 1964, her family sold only cooking oil and other sari-sari store staples in a stall at the wet market of Cauayan City,…
Smart to roll out Google Station for free Wi-Fi in Intramuros, Luneta
Instagram-ready. Tourists now are more concerned about connectivity more than anything else when they go on a trip. This is a new reality that tourism officials are now trying to…
Dell to bring Alienware in PH, introduces new gaming laptops
Dell Technologies (Dell) recently launched the new Dell G Series laptops — G7 15 (7590), G5 15 (5590) and G3 15 (3590) — and announced that it will be bringing…
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