Due to extreme poverty, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported cases of OSAEC (online sexual abuse and exploitation of children) increased by 264%, based on the figures by the Philippines’ Department of […]
PLDT-Smart cybersecurity group ramps up fight against online sexual exploitation of children
Xiaomi debuts latest Mi 11 flagship for global markets
Technology company Xiaomi debuts its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 with a promise of significant enhancements compared to its predecessor, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic […]
Kaspersky detects increased spread of ‘SilentFade’ malware in Southeast Asia
Researchers from Kaspersky have spotted a significant growth of the malware used by SilentFade, the gang responsible for $4 million fraud on Facebook in 2019. On January 2021, experts from the global […]
Safer Internet Day: Twitter keeping tabs of abusive content to create safe platform for users
In 2004, EU SafeBorders launched the Safer Internet Day project. Today, it has become a global event observed in approximately 170 countries to highlight the need for a safe online experience not […]
Sophos traces Nefilim ransomware to admin account of deceased employee
The Rapid Response Team of cybersecurity firm Sophos discovers how neglecting “ghost” account credentials could lead to cyberattacks. One of the recent incidents involved the Nefilim or Nemty ransomware, which utilizes data […]
RAFI Micro-finance, Oradian partnership aims to strengthen banking solution
Oradian, the company at the forefront of financial inclusion, successfully implemented its cloud-based core banking solution, Instafin, for RAFI Micro-finance Inc. (RAFI MFI). RAFI MFI is a program under the Micro-finance & […]
Xiaomi unveils quad-curved ‘waterfall’ screen concept smartphone
Pushing the envelope of innovation, Chinese technology brand Xiaomi officially introduced its first quad-curved waterfall display concept smartphone. The 88° hyper quad-curved screen design allows visual interfaces to flow over the phone’s […]
Vertiv names Stephen Liang as CTO; announces two more appointments
Vertiv Holdings Co. (Vertiv), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that Stephen Liang has been appointed to the newly created role of chief technology officer (CTO). […]
Spanish startup Jeff eyes expansion in PH; now accepts franchisees
Jeff, an omnichannel ecosystem for daily services, is looking at expanding its footprint in the Philippines. Last year, amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spanish startup opened at least 185 […]
Asia Pacific IT spending on AR/VR to reach $28.8 billion in 2024 — IDC
The recent release of the IDC Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide forecasts Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) to grow rapidly at a compound […]
Lenovo offers tech assistance to the education sector amid shift to online learning
The Philippine education sector was met with new challenges, having been driven to completely transition to online learning this academic year. To assist the sector and create various solutions for its differing […]
Microsoft’s new experience platform Viva focuses on employees’ needs
Microsoft Corp. (Microsoft) on Thursday announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing, and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow of people’s work. Viva […]
Kaspersky shares tips for businesses to secure their networks with ‘new office’ setup
Remote work will catalyze a shift from the corporate perimeter concept to micro-office security certification. Outsourcing of IT and cybersecurity functions will be crucial to solve expertise shortages and save budgets. To […]
PTC conference underscores role of collaboration during a pandemic
Leadership, teams, and resources allocation are vital tools in moving the (ICT) information and communications technology industry move forward during a pandemic, according to Mitch Lowe, co-founder of Netflix and Redbox, during […]
Finastra APAC hackathon winners tackle COVID-19 challenges, financial literacy
Finastra, a financial technology company based in London, has named the winners of its annual hackathon “Hack to the Future.” The virtual event saw hundreds of ideas, proof of concepts (POCs), and […]
Fido’s authentication solutions may reduce password reliance
The person who hacked former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account admitted to guessing his password to “maga2020!” According to Fido Alliance, an open industry association that works on reducing password reliance, […]
IT lessons the world learned from 2020
By Rajesh Ganesan, Vice President at ManageEngine To the relief of many of us, it appears as if we’re on the verge of receiving a vaccine for COVID-19. Nevertheless, to put it […]
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand business in APAC
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE), a provider of communications, networking and cloud solutions tailored to customers’ industries, announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Exclusive Networks to expand channel market reach […]
JobStreet to hold virtual career fair to fill 55,000 available jobs
Employment website JobStreet saw a 20%-30% increase or shift to digital services that required talents with digital skills in the last 10 months or at the height of COVID-19. It doesn’t follow, […]
Fortinet shares insights on how organizations can address 5G challenges
In 2020, remote work became the norm as organizations worldwide were forced to rapidly shift their operational models. However, even once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and some employees move back into the […]
LinkedIn says digital services, tech jobs on the rise in Southeast Asia
Professional networking site LinkedIn saw that as businesses pivot to digital, required digital skills also rose. In its “Jobs on the Rise in 2021,” some of the roles that needed to be […]
The inspiring voice of our customers
By Scott Russell, Member, SAP Executive Board, SAP SE, Customer Success The world’s digital shift has accelerated drastically during the past year. Necessity has driven even the most cautious consumers and businesses […]
VeMoBro hopes to encourage MSMEs establish digital presence to reach more customers
VeMoBro, the newest e-commerce platform to launch in the Philippines, is firm on its position to help Filipino entrepreneurs in establishing a digital presence. With a promise of featuring all-Filipino brands, VeMoBro […]
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO; cloud chief to take top post
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, announced that he is stepping down but will hold the executive chair post. Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon Web Services (AWC) will take the post this summer. Bezos […]
IdeaSpace closes 2020 accelerator program with P3 million investments in three startups
IdeaSpace Philippines invests P3 million in three startups operating in the Philippines. Agro Digital PH, Humble, and Workbean will be receiving P1 million each as the investment firm and early-stage startup accelerator […]
