YouTube updates tools to expand shopping in Southeast Asia
At the Made For YouTube event in New York, YouTube revealed several new updates designed to enhance content creation and help creators grow their channels. Among the key announcements were…
ViewSonic showcases LED and interactive displays at Cebu summit
ViewSonic, a visual solutions provider, recently made waves at the 7th Hospitality Summit held at the Nustart Resort, where it partnered with iSource Asia Business Solutions Corp. The summit gathered…
Palawan Group becomes gateway for Metrobank bill payments
Metrobank clients can now pay their bills at any of Palawan Group of Companies’ network and branches. Through this collaboration, Metrobank will be able to expand its Collect Anywhere service,…
Gartner: 500 million smartphone users to adopt digital identity wallets by 2026
Gartner, a research and consulting firm, predicts that by 2026, at least 500 million smartphone users will adopt digital identity wallets (DIW). These wallets allow users to securely verify their…
PLDT Global to use Infobip’s smart solutions for better customer experience
PLDT Global Corp. has partnered with cloud communications platform Infobip to improve customer engagement for Filipinos abroad through its TinBo (Tindahan ni Bossing) platform. This move aims to enhance the…
Nominations open for KMC Startup Awards 2024
KMC Solutions, an office space solutions provider, has officially launched the nomination process for the 2024 KMC Startup Awards, aiming to highlight emerging businesses in the Philippines. This annual event…
Globe records 245 cable theft incidents monthly in H1 2024
Globe is dealing with a growing problem as it reported an average of 245 cable theft incidents every month in the first half of 2024, adding up to a total…
Alibaba Cloud expands AI collaborations in mobility, gaming, and education
Alibaba Cloud has announced a series of major partnerships to advance the use of generative AI (GenAI) across several industries. During its Apsara Conference held recently, the company revealed that…
PH rises to 53rd place in global cybersecurity index
The Philippines has made a significant leap in the 2024 United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), climbing to 53rd place from its previous rank of 61st in 2020. The report,…
IDC: AI investments in Apac set to hit $110 billion by 2028
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region is gaining momentum, with investments expected to hit $110 billion by 2028. According to market intelligence firm International Data…
90 million Filipinos now registered with the national ID system
According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), over 90 million Filipinos are registered in the National ID program. As of Sept. 19, 2024, the total number…
Vitro Sta. Rosa to boost inter-data center connectivity with Ciena
Vitro Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT and part of the PLDT Group, is set to enhance the network infrastructure of its Vitro Sta. Rosa (VSR) facility. This upgrade will integrate…
Ronald Roda steps in as new Grab Philippines country head
Grab Philippines has appointed Ronald Roda as its new country head, following the promotion of Grace Vera Cruz to a regional leadership role. Vera Cruz, who previously held the position…
Barracuda reveals cybercriminals target creative platforms for phishing scams
Cybercriminals are now taking advantage of popular content creation and collaboration platforms to launch phishing attacks, according to new research from Barracuda Networks. Barracuda said these platforms, often used by…
Gartner: 30% of enterprises to automate most network tasks by 2026
According to a report from research and consulting firm Gartner, 30% of enterprises are expected to automate more than half of their network activities by 2026. This shows a big…
Unlock new productivity tools with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold6 comes with new features that promise to boost productivity through advanced Galaxy AI features. Designed for flexibility, the foldable device now offers tools to streamline…
UnaCash: Philippines sees tenfold growth in point-of-sale usage
The Philippines has seen a rise in point-of-sale (POS) usage, according to financial solutions provider UnaCash. As of July 2024, 33.1% of adults aged 15 and older now use POS…
Google, Commune use AI tool to create coffee recipe
Google (Philippines) and Commune Cafe collaborated to create a unique Filipino-flavored coffee, the Special Bibingka Latte, available from Sept. 12 to Sept. 26, 2024. This limited-edition drink, inspired by the…
PRSP to hold AI and ChatGPT masterclass in PR
The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) will host a masterclass focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT for PR and communications professionals. Co-organized with Global Alliance and the…
Honor rolls out OS update on Honor 200 featuring AI Eraser
Mobile device brand Honor has begun rolling out its latest OS update, introducing a range of new (artificial intelligence) AI-driven features, including the much-anticipated Honor AI Eraser. The update is…
Manulife encourages Filipinos to invest in themselves
A recent survey by insurer Manulife reveals that Filipinos are increasingly focused on securing their financial, physical, and mental well-being. The 2024 Manulife Asia Care Survey shows that while many…
Converge, Cloudstaff renew partnership in BPO innovation push
Fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and global remote outsourcing Cloudstaff Philippines Inc. have reaffirmed their ongoing collaboration, strengthening ties that have supported Cloudstaff’s business process outsourcing (BPO)…
Kaspersky warns finance sector faces persistent cyber threats
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity and data privacy solutions provider, has issued a warning about the finance industry remaining a primary target for cyberattacks. Despite the introduction of a cyber resilience framework…
Experts to discuss quantum computing advancements at Sept. 26 event
Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines (OneQuantum Philippines) is hosting an insightful event, “The Current State of Quantum Computing,” which will take place on Sept. 26, 2024, from 6 p.m.…
Huawei to launch new Watch GT 5 Series and MatePad Pro in PH
Technology company Huawei has unveiled its latest tech products, including the Huawei Watch GT 5 Series and the MatePad Pro 12.2”, set to launch in the Philippines. The products were…
Lenovo renews Formula 1 deal as Global Partner
Lenovo and Formula 1 have extended their partnership, with Lenovo elevated to a Global Partner status in a new multi-year deal beginning in 2025. Motorola, a Lenovo subsidiary, will become…
TCL aims for global leadership in smart home solutions
TCL, a prominent player in consumer electronics and TV manufacturing, is advancing its efforts to become a leader in smart home solutions. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Peter…
Mapúa University expands AI and digital learning initiatives
Mapúa University has launched (artificial intelligence) AI-integrated learning programs to strengthen its role in modern education. The institution, part of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, is offering courses like Basic…
Alibaba Cloud reveals revamped AI infrastructure and new text-to-video tool
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud unit of Alibaba Group, has launched a series of new (artificial intelligence) AI tools and infrastructure upgrades at its annual Apsara Conference. Among the highlights is…
YouTube drives higher returns than other channels
A study conducted by market research firm Nielsen for Google, which involved a meta-analysis of mixed media modeling (MMM) data, shows the growing influence of YouTube as a dominant platform…
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