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Holiday Packages, Now For the First Time, Affordable For All Filipinos

Holiday Packages for Filipinos at Half the market rate! Holiday Factory is offering Filipino travelers a chance to experience amazing holidays at half the market rate coupled with high service standards. This means travelers can now get more for less! “To celebrate the launch as the first tour operator, Holiday Factory is hosting a Mega Giveaway of 100 holiday packages to 100 lucky Filipinos. Everyone can participate for Free by registering on www.holidayfactory.ph” says Sandra Daemmrich, General Manager at Holiday Factory. This award-winning, online tour operator carries out bulk purchasing of flight tickets, hotel room nights, and other services, allowing them to pass on significant savings to their customers, ensuring they receive the best possible deal. “Research on the Philippines market indicates that more than 1/3 of the population is seeking affordable holidays but is underserved due to the lack of real tour operators. That's why Holiday Factory is entering the market as the

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Trend Micro to Spotlight Evolving Technologies at the Return of its Annual Cybersecurity Conference DECODE

This coming September 10, leading cybersecurity company Trend Micro Philippines is once again hosting its annual cybersecurity conference DECODE with the theme DECODE 2024: Fusion Forward. For this year’s conference, Trend Micro will highlight the pressing need to fuse together and integrate different technologies to produce holistic and multi-faceted solutions to cyberattacks and threats. Through the advanced and integrated use of cybersecurity fundamentals, there is greater potential for increased cyber protection against different types of threats. “With the continuous advancements in AI and its integration into more systems and devices we use everyday, we at Trend Micro recognize the need to consistently be one step ahead of trends and cyber threats. Through rigorous research and upskilling, as well as through efforts such as DECODE, we aim to further reinforce the need for robust and resilient security to our customers and partner organizations, as well as to fellow cybersecurit

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Sky Cable Teams Up with Converge to Deliver Faster, Superior Internet Service

Sky Cable Corporation will bring faster, superior, and more reliable internet service to new and existing Sky Fiber subscribers by utilizing the pure fiber network of Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc.  Sky Cable Corp. has entered into a commercial arrangement with leading Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. that will enable Sky to upgrade its network and improve services to its subscribers. Sky Chairman Mark Lopez said, “Converge has built a superior state of the art fiber network nationwide that Sky customers will soon experience."   Sky President and Chief Operations Officer Claudia Suarez said the initiative with Converge supports Sky’s transformation plan that is aimed at improving Sky’s products and services. “Through the arrangement with Converge, we expect Sky and its subscribers to benefit from the world-class fiber network that Converge has built over the last few years,” she sa

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PH Aims for High-Value Market Position and 128,000 Semiconductor Engineers and Technicians by '28

Government and Private Sector Come Together to Regain PH High-Value Market Position and Reach Target 128,000 Semiconductor Engineers and Technicians By 2028. Officials from DTI/BOI, DOST-PCIEERD, industry associations, integrated circuit (IC) design companies, and the academe exchange views about boosting the semiconductor industry through upskilling and career development. Present during the press briefing were Engr. Robert James Y. Lomoton, Dean, Colegio de Muntinlupa; Dr. Alex Co Abad, Asst. Professor, Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University – Manila; Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, DTI-Board of Investments; Earl Qua, President, EIAPI (Electronics Industries Association of the Philippines Inc.); Dr. Dan Lachica, President, SEIPI (Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc.); Engr. Niñaliza H. Escorial, Deputy Executive Director, DOST PCIEERD (Department of Science and Technolo

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Philippines Data Center by Digital Edge Becomes First in Southeast Asia to Achieve Globally Recognized Certifications

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Digital Edge”) has announced that its NARRA1 data center in Manila, which opened in early 2023, has become the first facility in Southeast Asia to secure two globally recognized industry certifications– ANSI/TIA-942-C certification for resilience, security, and quality, as well as EDGE certification for green buildings. These accreditations further demonstrate Digital Edge’s position as one of the leading data center providers in the market and reinforce Manila’s standing as an important future hub for the region’s digital infrastructure sector. Against this backdrop, Digital Edge was today awarded ANSI/TIA-942 certification, recognized as an industry gold standard in terms of data center resiliency. To achieve certification, a data center must meet minimum standards covering all aspects of the physical infrastructure within the facility, including but not limited to, site location, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, fire safety,

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Take Studio-level AI Portraits Worth ₱120K with the NEW Studio Harcourt Feature of HONOR 200, Coming on July 17!

Global technology provider, HONOR, is all out for the upcoming launch of the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 in the Philippines on July 17! The much-awaited hero phone comes with the Studio Harcourt mode which is an official collaboration with the prestigious Parisian studio. Catch the launch live on Facebook: https://bit.ly/HONOR200SeriesLaunch_PR! The HONOR 200 redefines smartphone portrait photography with its Studio-level Portrait Camera set-up. It features a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with dual stabilization (OIS + EIS), ensuring clear and detailed images even in challenging lighting and motion-intensive scenarios. Equipped with a flagship-level 1/1.3-inch Super Dynamic H9000 Sensor, the device delivers excellent light sensing capabilities and HDR support. The HONOR 200 Pro also includes a 50MP Telephoto Camera equipped with a customized Sony IMX 856 Sensor, enabling stunning zoomed portraits with remarkable sharpness and clarity. Additionally, the device boasts a 50MP Portrait Selfi

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ZTE CEO Xu Ziyang: "Ingenuity for Solid Foundation, Openness for Win-Win"

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced that the company's CEO, Xu Ziyang, has delivered keynote speeches at both the "AI First" session and the GTI Summit themed "5G-A×AI" at MWC Shanghai 2024. Mr. Xu shared ZTE's practices and innovations in intelligent digitalization amidst the AI wave. In his keynote speech at the "AI First" session, Xu Ziyang shared insights under the theme "Ingenuity for Solid Foundation, Openness for Win-Win." He emphasized that while the world has already entered an AI-driven industrial revolution, the development of generative AI faces challenges that extend from hallucinations, security, and ethics, to computing power, energy consumption, datasets, standardization, and commercial applications. To address these challenges, ZTE proposes three major principles: openness and decoupling, computing and network evolution, and training and inference enhancement. Centered on customer valu

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HONOR 200 Named Official Smartphone of the Historic Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) and HONOR, a global technology leader, have announced a main partnership for the Esports World Cup (“EWC”), the world's largest gaming festival this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The HONOR 200 Pro will be the official smartphone of the EWC, leveraging the device’s cutting-edge technology to power esports competitions in popular mobile games like Free Fire, Honor of Kings and Women's ML:BB tournament. As the ultimate smartphone for mobile gaming enthusiasts, the HONOR 200 Pro offers a suite of outstanding new features that appeal to both Esports athletes and casual players. The partnership will focus on engaging global gamers, strengthening brand identities, and fostering a community driven by the spirit of competition. Beginning on July 3, the Esports World Cup will transform Riyadh into the epicenter of esports fandom and gaming culture. Located in Boulevard City, fans can watch their favorite athletes and clubs compete across 22 game cha

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Fortinet Report: Threat Actors Are Increasingly Targeting OT Organizations

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the findings from its global 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report. The results represent the current state of operational technology (OT) security and highlight opportunities for continued improvement for organizations to secure an ever-expanding IT/OT threat landscape. In addition to trends and insights impacting OT organizations, the report offers best practices to help IT and OT security teams better secure their environments.  While this year’s report indicates that organizations have made progress in the past 12 months related to advancing their OT security posture, there are still critical areas for improvement as IT and OT network environments continue to converge. Key findings from the global survey include: Cyberattacks that compromise OT systems are on the rise. In 2023, 49% of respondents experienced an intrusion that impacted either OT

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GCash Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at FutureCast 2024: Transforming Fintech for Every Filipino

GCash, the Philippines' leader in digital financial services, unveiled groundbreaking innovations at this year’s GCash Futurecast, revolutionizing the country's fintech landscape and elevating consumer experience. Martha Sazon, president and CEO of GCash, shared, “Today, you can expect innovations that will “Change the Game”. But, the real game-changer is how we can make a meaningful impact on Filipino lives.” She adds, “to innovate not only to provide access, but to be their partner towards better Financial Health and Wellness.” State-of-the-Art Security GCash FutureCast 2024 started with the introduction of Online PaySafe, an added security feature when you add to cart, for worry-free online transactions. With this feature, customers are directed to the GCash app during their payment process to complete their transaction using multi-factor authentication. This enhances security by reducing open windows and tabs that expose user accounts to possible takeovers, payment scam links,

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