Now that the Philippine government has eased quarantine restrictions, some companies are gradually allowing employees to work at the office. There are companies that opted to keep employees working remotely as a […]
NPC updates return-to-work, remote work data privacy guidelines
Add layers of security to prevent hackers ‘gatecrash’ a videocon
Video conference has suddenly become an essential tool for business continuity amid the disruption caused by COVID-19. The increase in the number of requests of video software assessment by IBM’s X-Force Red […]
NPC to lead COVID-19 global privacy task force
Even if the Philippine government is slowly easing restrictions amid the pandemic, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) still calls for privacy boost as work-from-everywhere might soon become the norm. In the recently […]
Vertiv says companies must provide single point of access to secure network assets in remote work setup
The global health crisis accelerated the digital transformation efforts of organizations. The urgency was driven by the sudden change in work environments that may permanently alter business operations. In an email interview, […]
Report finds only 34% of companies provide security information to remote work employees
The latest data from cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky showed only 34% of businesses provide staff with enough information on potential security risks involving company data. Employees working remotely sometimes use their own […]
Smart supports teleconsultation efforts in Mindanao amid quarantines
To support teleconsultation efforts in Mindanao, PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has extended communications support to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Davao Central 911, and HOPE Line. Smart has […]
Booking platform now features Sanitized Stays badge to ensure safety standards
OYO Hotels & Homes has rolled out its Sanitized Stays in the Philippines badge this month. Under the initiative, OYO will implement comprehensive hygiene protocols and step up vigilance measures pre and […]
Unit 42 discovers over 300 COVID-19-themed malware in public cloud environments
Researchers at Unit 42, the global threat intelligence team of cybersecurity solutions company Palo Alto Networks, identified more than 300 malware samples taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Network traffic from all […]
Widespread credential stuffing attacks target gaming industry
A recent report from Akamai Technologies, a global content delivery network, cybersecurity, and cloud service company, saw a 30% increase in global internet traffic, where traffic peaked at 120 terabytes per second […]
Author Simon Sinek headlines online SAS Global Forum 2020
Image from simonsinek.com As analytics continues to guide and drive the world’s response to COVID-19, SAS debuts the final installment of its premier Virtual SAS Global Forum 2020 on June 16. Kicking […]
PLDT Home extends speedboost, double data offer until June 30
As the general community quarantine takes effect in many parts of the country, PLDT Home responds to the increased demand for strong home internet as it extends its best value offers for […]
Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions
By Elder Panlilio, Managing Director, SAP Philippines Supply chain managers have long been familiar with managing the fluctuations in supply and demand to minimize risks. The arrival of COVID-19, however, has created […]
NPC is looking into sudden surge in cloned Facebook accounts
Early on Sunday, Facebook timeline has been flooded with pleas to help users report cloned accounts. The incident spread like wildfire and friends helped each other in trying to block or report […]
Global smartphone shipments forecast drops 11.9% in 2020, largest in YoY history in 1Q20
According to the latest data of International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the once rosy future of smartphones turns bleak as it is forecast to decline 11.9% year over […]
Study finds PH top country worldwide for suspected digital logistics fraud
According to TransUnion’s recent analysis of digital fraud, the percentage of suspected online fraud originating from the Philippines more than doubled compared to Jan. 1-March 10 and March 11-April 28, posting an […]
PLDT, Smart expand, upgrade networks across the country amid lockdowns
As more Filipinos turn to video and other data services amid the COVID-19 crisis, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to expand and upgrade their fixed and wireless […]
OPPO partners with engineering institute to strengthen R&D on emerging technologies
OPPO and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) joined hands to enhance academic exchanges and to collaborate in standard creation in fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and big data. […]
Use PayMaya to get the best deals at the Lazada 6.6 Bounce Back Sale
PayMaya has teamed up with online shopping site Lazada for the latter’s 6.6 Bounce Back Sale6.6 Bounce Back Sale until today. Consumers can easily get up to P200 off on top of […]
Nokia C2 offers special discount for online preselling starting today
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces the Nokia C2 with an exclusive pre-order promo on Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale, bringing long-lasting entertainment and creative photography to Filipino Nokia mobile […]
Zebra Technologies bares efforts to support COVID-19 frontliners
Zebra Technologies Corp., a company that offers edge of the enterprise solutions, has rolled out a series of initiatives and made strategic donations to help protect the health and safety of employees, […]
Open-source software to drive telecom’s innovation agenda by 2025
Open-source software (OSS) serves as the foundation of IT infrastructure worldwide, allowing e-commerce platforms and innovative over the top (OTT) players to bring services to market quickly. OSS is gradually driving the […]
Organizers announce cancellation of Philippine Fintech Festival 2020
Organizers of what could have been the Philippine Fintech Festival (PFF) has announced its cancellation amid the uncertainties COVID-19 bring. In a statement, Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, president and founder, TeamAsia, which is the […]
Lenovo ThinkCentre PC bundles support remote work setup
Lenovo’s recent global survey revealed that nearly half of the employees (46%) were encouraged and 26% were required to work from home. In addition, 77% expect companies to be more accepting of […]
Ways to fight screen fatigue in new work environment
Parents are concerned about the increased screen time now that classes will be held online for a while or until it is deemed safe to go out and mingle again with other […]
DSWD taps PayMaya for cash aid distribution
In continuation of the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to improve its delivery of public service, the agency has partnered with e-wallet application, PayMaya, to provide cashless […]
