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Gov’t, business leaders push for transition to e-payments
Government officials and business leaders believe that digital payments or e-payments will “bring economic growth and create a more inclusive Philippines.” This was revealed during the virtual dialogue “Advancing E-Payments via Public-Private […]
Kaspersky’s report shows phishing rampant on social media, messaging apps
There are several web services that employees of small and medium businesses most frequently access while working, according to Kaspersky. These include YouTube, Facebook, Google services and WhatsApp, with some of these […]
Oppo to launch 5G-enabled Reno4 Z 5G in PH, opens pre-order
Oppo is set to launch Reno4 Z 5G in the Philippines. Adding to the Reno4 Series, Reno4 Z 5G is the newest addition to the Reno series. The Reno4 Z 5G is […]
SCMP’s inaugural report finds 87% of consumers in China use fintech services
China may be on its way to becoming the first cashless society, according to the inaugural report of South China Morning Post, which explored the financial technology (fintech) ecosystem of one of […]
Microsoft’s cloud business reports growth during the pandemic
Technology giant Microsoft’s cloud business propelled its first-quarter earnings (ending Sept. 30, 2020) posting a 12% increase in revenue or $37.2 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed business operations with companies forced […]
Study: Digital payments fraud surges during pandemic
Amid coronavirus-driven lockdowns and social distancing, proliferating mobile apps and online channels have proven vital lifelines. US mobile banking grew 50% in the first half of 2020, new registrations spiking 200% in […]
PLDT expands fiber network to 395,000 km as of September 2020
Integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc. announced that its fiber infrastructure has reached 395,000 kilometers as of end-September 2020 — considered to be the most extensive and advanced digital transport network in the […]
Teleperformance marks newest milestone with first business site in Cavite
Teleperformance, an offshore business process outsourcing and contact center company in the Philippines, launched its first business site on the outskirts of Southern Metro Manila: Bacoor, Cavite. Officially called Teleperformance Molino, the […]
MSI offers discounts on laptops at Halloween flash sale
MSI is slashing off prices for selected laptops as part of its “Halloween Weekend Flash Sale” scheduled Oct. 29-Nov. 2. Get up to 30% discount on select business, productivity, and gaming laptops […]
Lenovo brings back Motorola brand with 5G-enabled smartphones
Device manufacturer Lenovo brings back the beloved Motorola brand with not just one but two smartphones: Motorola Razr 5G and Moto G 5G Plus. Motorola Razr 5G The once game-changing “flip” design […]
Accenture to acquire OpusLine to enhance health, life sciences services
Accenture, a global professional services company with capabilities in digital, cloud, and security, has entered into an agreement to acquire Paris-based OpusLine, one of the leading consulting companies that provide strategic advisory […]
IBM: PH companies to earmark 50% of cloud budget to hybrid in the next three years
Business executives in the Philippines are increasingly planning in investing in hybrid multi-cloud platform strategies and capabilities to drive business transformation and to unlock value reveals an IBM Institute for Business Value […]
Cisco to power up Baguio City’s Smart City vision
As the ongoing pandemic accelerates innovation, Baguio City pushes forward with its goal of building the first Smart City in the country. After several investments in technology for digital governance, crowd density […]
Kaspersky study finds 52% of parents in SEA trust kids with their own online safety
A fresh study from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky quantified this increase at up to two more hours daily in Southeast Asia (SEA). Among the parents from the region, 63% agreed that their […]
What is the difference between 4G and 5G?
By JS Pan, General Manager, Wireless Communication System and Partnership, MediaTek A study commissioned by Cisco observed that telecom operators in the Philippines could expect their revenues to increase by nearly $650 […]
PLDT-Smart ramps up 5G investments in 2021 to improve customer experience
Integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is looking to hike investments in 5G to further improve customer experience and deliver cutting-edge services in 2021. This investment includes the expansion of its fiber […]
Sophos uncovers multi-faceted techniques attackers use in new Ryuk ransomware
Security researchers at Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions firm, deconstructs a recent attack involving Ryuk ransomware and found the versatility of the attackers’ techniques displaying flexibility in various scenarios. (Ryuk is a character […]
LinkedIn predicts employee movements will define the future of recruiting
“No longer (just) a nice-to-have, internal mobility will be a must-have.” This is one of the predictions in the latest “Future of Recruiting” report by the professional networking site LinkedIn. Companies will […]
Microsoft expands startup initiative to boost ecosystem in APAC
Microsoft for Startups launches the “Highway to a 100 Unicorns” initiative in the Asia Pacific to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem. This follows the initiative’s success in India, where 56 startups were selected to the […]
Ciena study finds 31% of businesses in Asia see 5G as critical for digitalization
Ciena, a telecommunications networking equipment and software services supplier, found that as 5G technology continues to make headway in Asia, businesses are optimistic about the value it will bring. In fact, 31% […]
SAP’s business solutions can help SMEs ‘reset for the rebound’ after pandemic
A survey by software firm SAP and Oxford Economics reveals that 88% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines remain confident that they will continue to grow over the next […]
Google PH offers free use of digital tools to support MSMEs
Google Philippines is offering the free use of its digital solutions to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises in navigating the new normal of doing business: online. In partnership with the Department […]
Good-to-Know: How digital solutions can help MSMEs sustain remote business operations
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, believes that digital and online solutions can help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adapt and regain their competitiveness even […]
Lenovo launches Legion Slim 7i at ESGS
Technology company Lenovo unveiled the new Legion Slim 7i at the annual Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS). The newest addition to the company’s gaming sub-brand, the Legion Slim 7i is a […]
