The Cooperative Union of Batangas (CUB) has tapped digital payments services firm PayMaya, in cooperation with PLDT Enterprise, to provide a safer and more seamless way to disburse salaries, loans, and dividends […]
Batangas coop taps PayMaya, PLDT Enterprise for cash disbursements
Teleperformance Cloud Campus supports Philippine enterprises’ digital pivot
The ongoing socio-economic crisis is inevitably shaping customer perception, expectation, and experience on just how fast different companies can adapt to continue serving clients and customers at their greatest time of need. […]
LinkedIn reveals Most Popular Courses for 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 era has changed the way professionals work, learn, and do business. Functions that once were traditionally face-to-face are now taking place across the digital space. This […]
Gov’t agencies join efforts to improve PH ICT infrastructure
In pursuit of an improved information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure landscape, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) together with other government agencies are putting together their efforts and initiatives […]
Smart-powered esports org gets PH Olympic Committee accreditation
Smart Communications-powered Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) has successfully gotten the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) nod as the official National Sports Association to govern and develop esports in the country. This comes after […]
Trend Micro discovers cybercriminals attacked on-prem, cloud-based servers
In its latest research, cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro found out that believed to be ultra-secure on-premise (on-prem) servers have been abused by cybercriminals along with other cloud-based servers. The servers are […]
IDC forecasts PC, tablet shipments to grow 3.3% in 2020
The first half of 2020 has seen a resurgence in the PC and tablet markets and demand continues to outpace supply. The demand is largely being driven by work from home and […]
VMWare’s solutions provide remote workforce with flexibility, ensure security
Like many software companies, VMWare experienced a spike in user growth of its cloud-based solutions when the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to keep employees working from home. Organizations availed themselves of VMWare’s […]
Batman, The Riddler will be on Waze until October
In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC, Waze is bringing superheroes voices in the traffic navigation app. Until October 31, Batman (voiced by Kevin Conroy) and The Riddler (voiced by […]
Samsung unveils ‘most expensive smartphone’ yet: Galaxy Z Fold2
Boasting of refreshed and upgraded features, technology giant Samsung presented the Galaxy Z Fold2 at the virtual Unpacked event. It could be the most expensive smartphone yet in the market today with […]
Experts see pandemic accelerating adoption of AI solutions in customer service
Experts see the pandemic accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions in customer service as consumer behaviors change in response to the global crisis. “I think everyone will be pushed to go […]
IBM uses AI to make US Open interactive for fans
IBM, the digital partner of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for 29 years, announced recently innovative new fan experiences leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) underpinned by hybrid cloud technologies. The latest initiative […]
Samsung to provide 176K tablets for Quezon City’s distance learning
In its commitment to educating the youth during these trying times, Samsung has partnered with the Quezon City government for the supply and delivery of tablets for the newly adopted distance learning […]
Smart fires up first ‘5G Media City’
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have taken a step closer to that goal by recently firing up Smart 5G at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City. The […]
Keep running: Aligning technology with business continuity
By Maria Dzhanan, Vice President, Oracle Digital, JAPAC Small and medium businesses (SMBs) form a major part of Asia’s economy — more than 90% of businesses here are from this sector, and […]
DHSUD eases guidelines on ICT infrastructure permits
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has updated its guidelines on securing permits for building of network tower projects and other critical infrastructure necessary for information and communications technology […]
Survey says digital assistants, biometrics, VR as key technologies for transformation
A majority (77%) of global technology executives are optimistic that innovative technologies such as digital assistants, biometrics, and virtual reality will help improve their business models and achieve their goals, according to […]
IT Leaders’ 3-Step Guide to a Security-First IT Strategy
By Kamal Brar, Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, Rubrik Cybersecurity threats are one of the major concerns for businesses across regions and industries. The financial implications of […]
PLDT Enterprise powers DTI Negosyo Centers nationwide
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the Philippine ICT (information and communications technology) and digital services provider, powers the 133 Negosyo Centers of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) nationwide with […]
Privacy COVID-19 task force tags contact-tracing as most pressing privacy issue globally
As economies gradually open up and more tracking efforts are launched, the members and observers of the Global Privacy Assembly’s (GPA) COVID-19 Taskforce, which the National Privacy Commission (NPC) chairs, has flagged […]
IBM Cloud starts providing solutions to SMB consulting firm to improve services
M and M Business Solutions (M and M Business), a consulting firm, will be using IBM Cloud as it strengthens its financial services offerings and improves customer service experience for micro, small […]
Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 threats in 1H 2020
Trend Micro Inc., a cybersecurity solutions firm, annual mid-year roundup report reveals that COVID-19-related threats as the single largest type of threat in the first half of the year. In just six […]
Contactless adoption drives payment-enabled wearables to $7.2 billion in 2024
The wearable payments market is being driven by a surge in contactless payment adoption, as a result of the growing usage of contactless cards and Near-Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile payments. In large […]
ePLDT introduces virtual desktop for secure, simplified WFH setup
ePLDT Inc. unveils its latest cloud service called ePLDT Virtual Desktop to help businesses and employees simplify remote work while remaining secure and economical. Part of ePLDT Cloud’s portfolio, the Virtual Desktop […]
Opensignal sees improvements in PH 4G availability, download speeds
Mobile network experience in the Philippines has had “impressive improvements” since 2017 as Filipinos spent more time on 4G/LTE, according to the latest analysis by independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal. The analysis, […]
