Smartphone shipment continues to decline as the International Data Corp. (IDC) reported an 8.9% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22). Based on IDC’s data, this is the third […]
Smartphone shipments decline by 8.9% in Q1 2022 — IDC
BPI ramps up IT budget by 50% to boost digitalization
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is ramping up its digitalization efforts by pouring investments into its IT infrastructure and business solutions. At its Annual Stockholders Meeting, the 171-year-old bank said […]
Huawei hopes to attract world-class talent to address ‘world-class’ challenges
At the 19th Annual Global Analyst Summit, Shenzhen-based technology company Huawei announced that it is seeking to attract world-class talents to boost its innovation efforts through the Top Minds recruitment program launched […]
MultiSys launches online store builder Multistore for entrepreneurs
Recognizing the continuing challenge of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in digitalizing their businesses amid the pandemic, software solutions company Multisys Technologies Corp. introduces an online store builder called Multistore, which […]
Sophos unveils cloud workload protection updates
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, recently unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities. These enhancements promise to accelerate the detection and response […]
Why timely response is essential and how to achieve it
By Sandra Lee, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Kaspersky Advanced persistent threats continue to test organizations’ strength by exploiting new vulnerabilities, organizing massive supply chain incidents, and targeting specific industries. According to one […]
Safeguarding election conversations on Twitter
Twitter has put in place election-specific initiatives to safeguard public conversations on the microblogging site. The May 9 presidential elections have, perhaps, the most engaged supporters of candidates. Twitter banned political ads […]
MullenLowe TREYNA premieres platform for hybrid events
Marketing and advertising firm MullenLowe TREYNA launched recently a digital platform that would enable brands and organizations to reach a global audience. Called ViVYD, the online platform can be a venue both […]
Smart home device shipments grew by 11.7% in 2021 — IDC
Driven by high broadband penetration, the availability of 5G connections, and the increasing number of wireless home networks, the worldwide market for smart home devices grew by 11.77% in 2021 compared to […]
Looking ahead in 2022: How cloud applications power a shift to a brighter future
By Juergen Lindner, SVP, SaaS Global Marketing Leader, Oracle For the vast majority of us, the pandemic has been a very humbling and personally taxing experience. But it also came with a […]
PLDT, Smart block over 224K URLs linked to online child abuse
Through the intensified capability of their leading cybersecurity solutions and Child Protection Platform, PLDT and Smart have blocked over one billion user attempts to access online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) since […]
Infobip integrates Viber Chatbots to platform offering
Cloud communications company, Infobip, has integrated Viber Chatbots messaging solution into its (Software as a Service) SaaS-based (Communications Platform as a Service) CPaaS offering comprising Infobip’s digital-first cloud contact center ‘”Conversations,” and […]
Stalkerware affects 32,000 mobile users in 2021— Kaspersky
Based on the latest research titled “The State of Stalkerware in 2021,” more than 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally have been affected by stalkerware. The dangers of stalkerware brought industry stakeholders in […]
UnionBank records P2.6 billion in net income for 1Q2022
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recorded a net income of P2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022, which translated to a return on equity of 9.2%. UnionBank’s recurring income […]
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s $44-billion takeover bid
Under the pretext of promoting free speech, the world’s richest man Elon Musk seals the takeover deal of social media platform Twitter. For P$44 billion, Twitter is now under the control of […]
Fast network connection is key to success of hybrid work setup — Cisco study
Cisco’s latest Broadband Index reveals that Philippine workers value access to the internet more than ever before, as hybrid working continues to be the norm in 2022. Workers believe that universal access […]
ISOG to hold 2022 Metaverse forum, Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Continuing its mission to strengthen Information Security in the Philippines, the Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) will hold two key events as part of its 2022 I AM SECURE cybersecurity awareness campaign. […]
Lista launches ‘savings’ challenge to help Filipinos achieve financial goals
Following its launch last year, Lista, a free financial management app, just launched Ipon Challenge, which encourages Filipinos to set savings goals through their newest features: Savings and Sales Target. The Savings […]
Transforming IoT into something achievable
By Alan Hsu, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Intelligent Connectivity at MediaTek The wide use of the term IoT (Internet of Things) tends to confuse people and mixes very different technologies […]
Home Credit joins business coalitions to strengthen gender equality in workplace
Consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (Home Credit) has joined the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) and the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce (PLCC) to further cement its commitment to […]
AWS launches Amazon interactive video service PoPs in Indonesia, PH
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched their Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) Points of Presence (PoPs) in two new countries, Indonesia and the Philippines. Traditional video streaming required latencies of 20-30 seconds […]
UnionBank enters Metaverse with the Ark of Dreams
Recognizing the explosive growth of blockchain, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and cryptocurrency globally, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has embarked on a journey to become the first Philippine bank in the Metaverse, […]
Xiaomi introduces Redmi 10C in the Philippines
Xiaomi announced the availability of Redmi 10C in the Philippines. The latest variant to the Redmi 10 series promises to deliver high-quality products accessible to more consumers across the globe. Redmi 10C […]
SGV Foundation opens nomination for 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines
The SGV Foundation announces the launch of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Philippines 2022 program. On its 18th year of the program, which aims to recognize the inspiring men and women […]
Alibaba Group accelerates adoption of green energy
Alibaba Group has joined Low Carbon Patent Pledge (LCPP), an international platform that encourages sharing patents for low carbon technologies, to accelerate the adoption of green technology and foster collaborative innovation by […]
Cloud access security broker: A critical component of any organization’s security arsenal
By Subhalakshmi Ganapathy, Product Evangelist, IT Security, ManageEngine With limited data protection measures in place, an employee for a government service contractor in the Philippines fell victim to the cause of a […]
50% of SEA respondents believe SMBs should adopt digital payments
More than half of e-finance users in Southeast Asia (SEA) believe that small and medium businesses (SMBs) should begin using digital payments for financial transactions. This is one of the findings of […]
Eastern Communications launches new ‘Experience Center’
Telecommunications company Eastern Communications recently unveiled its “Experience Center,” a venue that showcases and offers its customers a first-hand experience of the various connectivity and ICT solutions designed to meet their needs. […]
SAVii Asia partners with companies to offer salary loans to employees
Evolving into SAVii Asia, Uploan PH continues to partner with companies and offer salary loans to employees at manageable interest rates. In a virtual media briefing held recently, SAVii Asia outlines the […]
PLDT sells nearly 6,000 towers for P77 billion
As mentioned in its earnings briefing earlier this year, Philippine telco PLDT sold its telco towers numbering 5,907 and related passive telecom infrastructure for P77 billion. The transaction price makes this deal […]
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