Cisco Secure, which provides enterprise security, introduced passwordless authentication by Duo, which will allow enterprise users to securely log into cloud applications using security keys or biometrics built into devices. Keeping passwords, […]
Cisco Secure unveils latest passwordless authentication
New Nvidia RTX GPUs power next-generation workstations, laptops
With the announcement of eight new Ampere architecture GPUs (graphics processing unit) for next-generation devices, Nvidia is looking at capturing the “work-from-anywhere” market. “Hybrid work is the new normal,” said Bob Pette, […]
BillEase expands ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ reach in PH through partnership with 2C2P
Homegrown fintech company First Digital Finance Corp. (FDFC) which powers the leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) app BillEase is partnering with Southeast Asia-based payments leader 2C2P to increase access of BNPL […]
How technology becomes the great equalizer for enterprise software
By Gibu Mathew, VP & GM, APAC, Zoho Corp. The rise of cloud technology continues to change the way we interact with the world. From how we pay our bills to how we […]
Smart teams up with NTT Docomo for 5G roaming in Japan
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Japanese telco leader NTT Docomo to launch 5G roaming services in Japan. The partnership between NTT Docomo and Smart, the wireless […]
Globe Telecom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise team up to offer edge services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Philippines’ Globe Telecom will be offering low latency cloud services at the edge of its network using the former’s new Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) solution. Delivered to […]
Accenture: COVID-19 sparked new wave of innovations
The latest survey by Accenture Research cemented the belief that life will never go back to where it was BC (Before COVID). The shift in working environments and business operations prompted companies […]
IBM names new independent managed infrastructure firm Kyndryl
IBM announced that Kyndryl will be the name of the new, independent company that will be created following the separation of its Managed Infrastructure Services business, which is expected to occur by […]
Kaspersky discovers malware in infected marketplace app
Kaspersky experts have found malicious code in version 3.17.18 for the official client of the APKPure app store. To date, products belonging to 9,380 Kaspersky users have detected and blocked the threat. […]
GrabPay users can now cash in through bank channels, retailers
Grab, partnered with Banco de Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Unionbank, SM, and 7-Eleven to enable users to make instant cash-ins to their GrabPay Wallet. “Our partnership with three […]
Samsung Galaxy A32 now available nationwide
Samsung Philippines just launched the Samsung Galaxy A32 and carries a suggested retail price of P13,990 (around $288). Now available in Awesome Black and Awesome White, customers can purchase the Galaxy A32 […]
IBM launches industry-specific cloud solutions for financial services
IBM Philippines’ Lope Doromal said in a one-on-one interview with Back End News that “industry-focused cloud” is one of the emerging patterns the company sees moving forward companies’ digital transformation. So, this […]
Fujitsu advises companies to explore SASE for network security
For Fujitsu Philippines, Inc., an information and communications technology (ICT) systems integrator, to ensure seamless connectivity in the remote work setup, businesses should start realigning their network strategies to Secure Access Service […]
Infobip survey shows digital transformation to continue post-pandemic
While the pandemic either jumpstarted or accelerated digital transformation, the latest Infobip report shows companies believe the process will continue even as the pandemic rages on. Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, […]
Shopee rallies Filipinos to aid affected communities through Shopee Bayanihan
E-commerce platform Shopee gives back to the Filipino community by providing an easier way to support its 49 partner charity organizations through Shopee Bayanihan. Shopee app users can donate safely and conveniently […]
Vertiv teams up with Green Revolution in building energy-efficient cooling solution
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Liebert VIC, its first liquid immersion cooling solution for high-density data centers. The solution was developed in partnership […]
IDC: Worldwide PC shipments up by 55% in first quarter of 2021
As predicted, global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, grew 55.2% year over year during the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21), according to preliminary results from the International Data […]
Content, collaboration enable OTTs to address customers’ increased streaming fix
“Premium content and collaborations are two of the most important aspects for the growth of streaming services and telco providers, enabling them to expand and provide the distinctive requirements of customers worldwide,” […]
Kaspersky foils over 200 million brute-force attacks vs RDP in Southeast Asia last year
According to Kaspersky’s telemetry, when the most of world went into lockdown in March 2020, brute force attacks against RDP (remote desktop protocol) skyrocketed from 93.1 million (globally) in February 2020 to […]
Teralogix’s new app TaALERT provides updates on Taal Volcano
Information technology solutions firm Teralogix developed an app that — TaALERT — which gives real-time updates about Taal Volcano activities. Recent advisories from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) saw […]
Pru Life UK to continue offering free COVID-19 coverage
Life insurer Pru Life UK continues to provide its customers protection from COVID-19, with the latest offering of its free PRUPersonal Accident insurance with COVID-19 and vaccine cover valid for one year […]
Smart launches satellite phones and services on Lazada
Customers can now purchase the Smart-powered SmartSAT XT Lite satellite phone, exclusive SmartSAT XT Lite SIM, and top-up cards from the Smart Flagship Store on Lazada. This set allows users to make […]
Xendit partners with three major e-wallets in the Philippines
In partnering with with the three top e-wallets in the Philippines — GCash, PayMaya, and GrabPay — Xendit is helping merchants expand their businesses and pursue digitization efforts. Xendit is a financial […]
Cisco develops Meraki Solution for safe, secure, efficient vaccine distribution
With the need for proper handling of highly sensitive vaccines more urgent than ever, the IT (information technology) and networking giant developed the Cisco Meraki Vaccine Distribution Solution to equip healthcare providers […]
Advanced threat actors in APAC target government, military entities in cyber espionage campaign
In June 2020, Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control […]
Smart rolls out mobile stores in NCR, Luzon to serve customers, retailers during lockdown
Philippine mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has deployed community stores to support retailers and serve customers in areas affected by COVID-19 restrictions. With the help of its regional distributors, customers […]
Globe myBusiness celebrates Pinaypreneurs’ digital innovation with twin campaigns on Women’s Month
From a woman who pivoted her small business online to keep it afloat during the pandemic, to a woman who trained another to go digital and take advantage of emerging global opportunities, […]
Red Hat announces changes in APAC leadership
Red Hat has named Marjet Andriesse to lead the company’s Asia Pacific business as new vice president and general manager. She takes over from Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen who is appointed as VP […]
MediaTek, Samsung introduce world’s first Wi-Fi 6E-enabled 8K TV
MediaTek and Samsung team up to launch what is considered to be the world’s first 8K QLED TV — the flagship Samsung 8K QLED Y21 — powered by MediaTek’s MT7921AU delivering the […]
NPC warns LGUs of sharing SAP beneficiaries’ private data on social media
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) calls on local government units to “practice transparency with responsibility when posting SAP (social amelioration program) beneficiaries on social media. SAP is a cash subsidy distributed by […]
