Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) successfully held the virtual groundbreaking ceremony last May 26, for its Innovation Campus, a real property development that will support its innovation initiatives. The event marked a very important milestone in UnionBank's digital transformation journey, which began half a decade ago.
The first in industry facility, which is being built on...
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The surge of COVID 19 cases in the country during the past weeks has further delayed the Philippines’ journey toward fully opening up the economy. In the pandemic era, expecting the unexpected could very well be the key to the survival and eventual success of a business.
One sector that has been challenged greatly by the pandemic is the real estate industry. And while many...
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Medical frontliners are the modern day heroes in our ongoing battle against the COVID 19 pandemic. As they continue to save lives of our kababayans, we can stand behind them by practicing health safety measures and utilizing technology.
Utilizing digital apps like PayMaya is making it easier for Filipinos to participate...
Brands clamor to win over customers’ precious mobile screen time in a highly digital environment, and companies continue to find ways to innovate and bring better solutions to the fore.
917Ventures, the country’s largest corporate venture builder, gives businesses an opportunity to make their brand rise above the clutter and reach customers faster through RUSH and GLife...
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The World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF Philippines) is celebrating the WWF network’s 60 years of action for nature and people by bringing together local artists, arts and fashion enthusiasts, and environmental advocates in an online auction for the environment.
Founded in 1961, WWF’s mission of building a future in which humans and nature thrive has stood the test...
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Where there are goods and consumables in a market, there will always follow counterfeit products. This is especially true for electronics, where it’s easy to find and get cheaper yet substandard things without even trying.
Although for practical Filipinos, it may seem incredibly tempting to go for fake products because of their more affordable price, using counterfeit consumables...
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) held its 10th E TalkTales media event last April 21, wherein the Bank talked about its people centric digital transformation and how this has helped not only its employees but also external stakeholders in line with the Bank's goal of enabling inclusive prosperity in the country.
UnionBank Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource...
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With the surge in COVID cases renewing fears for one’s health and safety, Globe makes GInsure available for its customers across its latest product and promo portfolio, FREE for the first three months, to give them peace of mind, protection, and #ExtraCareAtHome that they need and deserve.
A first in the Philippines, GInsure is GCash’s...
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Globe beats competition across 10 out of 17 regions in the Philippines in terms of mobile download speed based on Ookla’s Q1 2021 data. This is a reflection of the telco’s rigorous network upgrades to provide customers with better mobile data experience.
According to Ookla’s Q1 2021 data, the telco has registered the fastest mobile download speeds in the following...
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) led the co creation of an innovative digital corporate social responsibility program that helped a pioneering batch of 80,000 public school teachers upgrade their digital capability as the country’s education sector rallies private sector support for the blended learning approach.
Together with its mass market arm and subsidiary City...
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In light of IATF’s announcement to place Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting 29 March 2021 until 04 April 2021 due to the surge of COVID 19 cases, Globe assures its customers that it will continuously deliver service support and #ExtraCareAtHome despite the new lockdown.
Globe transactions made safe and easy...
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Earth Hour is the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, representing large scale public clamor for a sustainable future and the protection of the environment.
On Saturday, March 27 at 8:30PM local time, this global event will virtually bring together millions of people, businesses and leaders from around the world to shine a spotlight on the urgent need to...
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The trends in the digital marketing scene have been ever changing because of the continuous technological advancements that shape consumer demands and behavior.
In recent years, we've seen different unconventional marketing campaigns from the world’s biggest brands like Coca Cola, Royal Crown Cola, Apple, Nike, and many others. These campaigns were choreographed by their own...
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The largest integrated telecommunications provider PLDT, through PLDT Enterprise and Smart, unveils the Smart Bro 5G Plans for business—equipping more enterprises with the latest in technology, running on the country’s fastest mobile network.
All Smart Bro plans today under PLDT Enterprise are 5G ready, with Smart Bro Plans 1899...
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What is the real secret to a successful business?
For homegrown hygiene company Sanitary Care Products Asia (SCPA), the answer is its people. SCPA stays true to this credo and pays it forward as they kicked off their silver year in a virtual event last March 18.
Throughout its 25 years of creating homegrown brands for Filipinos such as Sanicare, Femme, Tisyu, Cheers...
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The pandemic has resulted in new consumer behaviors emerging in the Philippines, where more Filipinos are starting to go on digital commerce platforms and make cashless payments. According to Visa’s latest Consumer Payment Attitudes study, 52 per cent of Filipinos shopped online through apps and websites for the first time during the pandemic and 43 per cent of them made their first...
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Aligned with its mission to help medical professionals with their tax woes so they can passionately focus on providing high quality healthcare to Filipinos, Taxumo has forged a crucial partnership with AIDE, the country’s most trusted healthcare and telemedicine platform.
Through the partnership, thousands of AIDE’s healthcare providers will be able to...
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Leading cement maker, Holcim Philippines has announced today the appointment of Mr. Horia Adrian, as the new President and CEO of Holcim Philippines effective March 1, 2021.
Horia Adrian is formerly the CEO of Romania and Market Head Emerging Europe. He joined LafargeHolcim in 2000 and has successfully held various management roles, including CEO roles for Russia, Eastern Europe &...
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Globe is all set to make its VoLTE service accessible to postpaid customers in more towns and municipalities in the country. Its aggressive network expansion and modernization efforts have resulted in making Voice over LTE or VoLTE service available soon to postpaid customers in 1,538 towns and cities all over the country.
Moreover, the company says its VoLTE coverage is now activated...
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The largest online code league in the region aims to meet the accelerating demand for tech talents across Southeast Asia and Taiwan
Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the return of Shopee Code League, the largest online code league in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Launched in 2020, Shopee Code League is part of Shopee’s ongoing...
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The Philippines ranks 10th among APEC countries with median download speed on 5G at 182.50 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® Q3 2020 data[1].
Median 5G download speed is the aggregate speed measured in the 50th percentile of all tests taken with Speedtests on a 5G connection.
This is a huge feat for an emerging market economy aiming to have a...
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Company rolls out regular antigen testing, procures vaccinations for employees, frontliners
Leading fiber broadband service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. continues to ensure the safety of its employees and subscribers as the company provides regular antigen testing for its people, particularly for its customer facing personnel. Converge has also made arrangements for...
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Through Shopee’s various programs, aspiring talents can learn from experts and better understand the e commerce industry
Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to power the next generation of e commerce leaders in the country through in depth training and apprentice programs.
Reports show that e commerce in the Philippines...
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Globe has launched another professional development training for teachers now focusing on early language literacy. Recognized by the Department of Education National Educators Academy of the Philippines, (DepED NEAP) this series of webinars coaches educators to effectively help very young students develop their communication skills through blended learning. This is in line with the DepEd...
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Google continues to deepen its mission to help build a safer and more peaceful internet for Filipinos nationwide with a free webinar on internet safety and responsible digital citizenship. This online discussion will be streamed live on Google’s local YouTube and
ePLDT Inc., the country’s leading enabler of digital solutions in the Philippines, was given two significant awards at the recently concluded Microsoft Philippines Partner Awards and Appreciation Day—further fortifying its leadership in the local ICT space.
For excellence in driving transformation with their own organization and in their customers’ organizations...
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Registering your business and renewing government registrations at the Business Process Licensing Office (BPLO) is a necessary part of running and keeping up your enterprise. It establishes your legitimacy and makes you more credible not just to the government, but also to partners, investors, clients, and customers.
To aid the ever increasing number of micro, small and medium...
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Shift from Dine In to Delivery and Take out keeps Dapo at Tisa afloat
PLDT Enterprise recently launched its MVP Bossing campaign last December to inspire enterprises to rediscover and reinvent their businesses today to successfully thrive in the future. With the theme Rediscovery, Reinvention, it aims to convey a message of hope, to recognize and appreciate...
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The initiative introduces a modernized fare and tracking system for commuter convenience
Under the country's largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT, PLDT Enterprise has entered into a strategic partnership with AF Payments, Inc. (AFPI) to enable a modernized fare and tracking system for the transport sector.
AFPI will bundle its Automatic Fare Collection System...
As the Philippine banking industry is on a steady road to recovery, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) complements this shift as it launched its UnionBank SME banking app on January 15, 2021.
Acclaimed by Asiamoney as the Philippines’ Best Bank for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2020 for providing better funding opportunities to small businesses, UnionBank’s...
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80% of Metro Manila can now experience 5G outdoor coverage, a result of Globe’s sustained and vigorous initiatives to modernize its network which allow its customers to experience the latest in telecom technology.
The company has upgraded 884 locations in Metro Manila into 5G ready sites to make 5G service available to its customers. It will continue to install more 5G ready...
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Shopee continues to improve the platform to help MSMEs embrace digital transactions
Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to enhance its robust e commerce ecosystem to help entrepreneurs and MSMEs go digital more seamlessly and effectively.
With most physical stores forced to close due to the pandemic, there has been a steady increase...
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The Philippines' average speeds continue to improve, registering increases in December 2020 and besting 13 more countries at this time, according to the Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis.
In December, the country’s average mobile download speed was higher at 22.5 Mbps compared to 18.49 Mbps in November 2020, with an upload speed...
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PLDT Enterprise, continuing its efforts to strengthen digital connectivity for the education sector, equips South City Homes Academy (SCHA) in Laguna with technology solutions to support its eLearning efforts.
As part of its ongoing efforts the academe industry through technology solutions, PLDT Enterprise’s partnership with SCHA gives its students and teachers the robust...
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Globe maintains its momentum in improving its network and upgrading its sites to build a #FirstWorldNetwork, with more sites up in rural areas where connectivity was once dire. Globe has been building new cell sites to fulfill the telco's commitment to have 4G LTE nationwide, in areas such as Brgy. Tambac, Dagupan.
Developments like access to the internet are more than crucial to...
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At 232MW, the project in Ilocos Norte Province is the largest integrated wind and solar power plant in the Philippines. LONGi was selected as the exclusive module supplier, delivering 100MW high efficiency monocrystalline solar panels.
The project, developed by Qingdao Zhongzi Zhongcheng Group Co., Ltd., started construction in March, 2017. The site is in a primeval...
Globe is planning to upgrade its infrastructure to further improve its indoor coverage solutions in several buildings in Malacanang Palace, Senate and the House of Representatives.
This will effectively expand coverage, increase capacity and activate state of the art 5G technology at Kalayaan Hall, Mabini Hall and the Presidential Guest House in Malacanang; the Senate and GSIS...
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Laptops, monitors, desktop, motherboards and graphics card among those named Best of Innovation Honorees
MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware and innovative business solutions, is thrilled to announce its new range of gaming and computing products was named a Best of Innovation Honoree across three categories, winning an impressive 15...
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YouTrip, Singapore's leading multi currency mobile wallet has announced a six year partnership with Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, to accelerate its expansion into the rest of Southeast Asia, starting with Malaysia and Philippines. Currently launched in Singapore and Thailand, YouTrip has amassed over one million downloads to date. The...
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A Samsung veteran with over three decades of experience, Mr. Sangho Jo most recently led Samsung Electronics Europe and returned to the Southeast Asia & Oceania region
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr. Sangho Jo as President and CEO of Southeast Asia & Oceania.
A proven Samsung leader with over three decades...
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Globe’s commitment to its customers is bannered by technological enhancements to further boost the digital economy, facilitate continuity of businesses, and enhance productivity.
Independent analytics firm, Ookla, in its quarterly data showed that Globe’s Consistency Score in the Philippines improved to 56.83% in Q3 2020 from 48.56% in Q2...
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Despite the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on many industries, premier telecommunications company Eastern Communications reported a 7% growth from 2019.
The company attributed this growth to increased subscribers acquiring single to multiple services such as work from home productivity tools, residential internet, and enterprise connectivity due to the sudden rise of demand for...
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2020 is finally almost over. A lot happened this year and Filipinos talked about it all on Twitter as it truly has been the only place where everyone can hang out right now. More people were seen using Twitter than ever before with daily active users growing 29% year over year to 187 million driven by global conversation around current events and product...
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The Emerge X Program sits within Microsoft’s Highway to a 100 Unicorns initiative, which discovers and nurtures high potential technology startups & grows the ecosystem in emerging markets across APAC
Four startups from Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Singapore are winners at Microsoft’s inaugural Emerge X Regional Pitching Competition in Asia Pacific:
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Hitachi Vantara has appointed Varghese Mathew as the Head of Partners & Alliances, ASEAN.
Hitachi Vantara, the digital infrastructure and solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the appointment Varghese Mathew as the Head of Partners & Alliances, ASEAN.
Mathew is currently the Business Development...
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Managing health information has always been a challenge for any healthcare provider due to the uncontrollable growth of data. Since most healthcare facilities remain paper intensive and minimally automated and digitized, processing and managing hundreds of documents can be time consuming and extremely costly. Keeping track of vital patient records are also labor intensive.
For...
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Seamless integration and trusted identity access control capabilities provide strong enterprise security while also enabling an improved user experience
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced the availability of the latest version of Unisys...
Animo Smart Online Store allows faculty and students to avail PLDT Smart Exclusive plans
The country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, through its B2B arm PLDT Enterprise and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, has recently fortified its pivotal partnership with De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) with the launch of Animo Smart Online...
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Better connectivity and data experience are now being felt in various cities and municipalities all over the country. Thanks to the aggressive network builds and upgrades to 4G/LTE that Globe is doing.
In Malabon, Globe installed six new cell sites and 101 more sites were upgraded to fulfill the telco's commitment to have 4G everywhere.
For residents in the area, digital...
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Pandemic challenges transform dynamic classrooms to virtual space
PLDT Enterprise has recently launched its MVP Bossing Awards campaign to inspire enterprises to rediscover and reinvent their businesses today to successfully thrive in the future. This year’s theme, “Rediscovery, Reinvention,” aims to convey a message of hope, and in recognition to and show...
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Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia and economists from around the world. Speakers included Huawei's Executive Director of the Board and President of the Carrier Business Group, Ryan Ding, international investor Jim Rogers, GSMA CMO Stephanie Lynch Habib, and others. Focusing on the new challenges the world faced in 2020, the...
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Globe Telecom formally announced their new partnership with Gawad Kalinga to provide access to high speed, reliable and low cost internet for Gawad Kalinga village residents in Parañaque, Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Imus, Cavite last December 10.
This recent initiative is part of Globe’s long standing mission to sustain and develop communities by providing and enhancing internet...
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With its mission of always making sure they’re at their customers’ side, Brother Philippines constantly develops new programs and methods to ensure top quality customer service in all channels.
It’s in light of this goal that Brother launches Brobot, a new customer service chatbot. It seeks to help customers inquiring about the brand’s products and services. The...
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) held the seventh iteration of its E Talk Tales webinar series last December 9, wherein UnionBank President and CEO Edwin Bautista gave an overview of the Bank’s milestones in the past year and how it went from providing help for Filipinos to survive the pandemic to creating a better digital normal for everyone.
UnionBank made headlines in...
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Winners will have access to financial support, coaching and networking opportunities to help scale their innovative technology solutions
Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential in Asia and Africa, together with Humanitarian Partner International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Technology Partner Lenovo, today launches the...
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Company announces new all flash storage solutions, new NAS product and expanded revenue opportunities for partners
Hitachi Vantara, the digital infrastructure and solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the expansion of its E Series line of high performance NVMe all flash arrays and additions to the HNAS family of NAS solutions. The company also...
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NSE Training Institute’s Certification Program Momentum Continues With More than Half a Million NSE Certifications Earned to Date
Rob Rashotte, VP of Global Training and Technical Field Enablement at Fortinet
“Organizations need to ensure their employees know how to identify and protect against all types of cybersecurity threats. From 2018...
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PLDT’s MVP Bossing Awards pays tribute to Filipino entrepreneurs’ resilience
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT, recently launched the MVP Bossing 2020 campaign with the theme “Rediscovery. Reinvention” to give recognition to and show appreciation for local business owners who are...
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Achieve your entrepreneurial success with PLDT Home Biz program
Amid economic difficulties brought about by the pandemic induced lockdowns, more Filipinos are now looking for ways to earn from home either through selling or re selling anything from face masks to food packs and succulent plants or peddling their skills online such as graphic design or teaching a new...
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From data breaches to the dark web, fraudsters are exploiting unprecedented opportunities
The COVID 19 pandemic’s economic fallout has threatened the livelihoods of millions of people. However, it has been a windfall for criminals who take advantage of those who need help the most.
Coming off historically low unemployment rates, unemployment insurance (UI)...
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PayMongo, a Manila based fintech is set to be a Mastercard issuer and integrated into Mastercard’s global payment network. The partnership reinforces Mastercard’s commitment as a fintech accelerator.
Mastercard has announced a five year partnership agreement with PayMongo, a Manila based fintech company founded in 2019, that allows businesses to quickly set up payment...
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Eastern Communications, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the country, was awarded Telco of the Year at the recently concluded Asia Leaders Awards in Makati Shangrila Hotel.
The Telco of the Year seeks to identify and celebrate innovative telecommunication companies and their inspiring leaders who have excelled in the field of network technologies, operations, new...
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New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Philippines and Indonesia make the list of the top 20 economies globally offering the most supportive entrepreneurial conditions for women
Women across the world have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic – a staggering 87% of women business owners say they have been adversely affected.
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In this year’s first all virtual Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon 2020), PLDT Enterprise specifically designed and developed a breakout session that aims to share business insights, global best practices and innovative digital technologies that enable organizations to respond, recover, reinvent and reemerge as industry leaders during these trying and unpredictable times.
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Inspiring entrepreneurs to rediscover and reinvent
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the Philippine's largest and only integrated telecommunications company PLDT, launches the MVP Bossing 2020 campaign to inspire enterprises to rediscover and reinvent their businesses today to successfully thrive in the future.
Semi annually, PLDT holds the MVP...
The country's largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT, through its business unit PLDT Enterprise, and JPA Freight Logistics, Inc.'s (JPAFLI) recently signed a partnership that will help boost the latter's business operations expansion through fast and reliable enterprise grade connectivity.
Through the partnership, PLDT will connect JPAFLI with iGate, or Dedicated...
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Over the years, Globe myBusiness has partnered with enterprises to offer the best solutions to customers' issues. From strengthening communications, enhancing operations, to ensuring data protection, clients can count on top of the line products for their businesses.
With COVID 19 effectively changing the way we work, Globe myBusiness has ramped up solutions that help keep data and...
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Globe Telecom believes that making 5G technology available and accessible to more customers all over the Philippines will spur further the evolution of the Filipino digital lifestyle especially in the areas of education, health and entertainment sectors.
Even before the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the potential benefits of 5G technology have been expected to change how people...
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Face Mask Design Competition Awards Prizes Worth Up to USD $14,400
Moving forward its vision of preserving memories, Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announced a creative alliance with CSD, a leading brand of face masks, to kick start a one of a kind initiative, Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition, centered around...
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ePLDT Inc., the country’s leading enabler of digital solutions, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in the industry marking two decades of being the top digital enabler and cyber solutions partner for today's leading enterprises.
For the past decades, it has become one of the major catalysts of growth for the Philippines' digital economy where seamlessly securing and...
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Securing 5G Unlocks Potential to Transform Industries
Palo Alto Networks today introduced the industry’s first 5G native security offering, bringing its expertise in securing networks, clouds and devices to the 5G world. This new offering enables service providers and enterprises to turn 5G networks into highly secure networks.
The promise of 5G is much more than...
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With the Andes 5.3 release, Rubrik delivers up to 10X faster SQL Server backups for large enterprises and reduced cloud archiving costs by up to 95%
Rubrik, the Cloud Data Management Company, announced updates to its cloud data management platform, offering global enterprises best in class data storage, protection, and orchestration. Details...
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In its commitment to strengthen connectivity amid the global health crisis, the country's largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT, through its business arm PLDT Enterprise, equips Fort Magsaysay—the largest military reservation in the country—with connectivity and communication tools.
PLDT Enterprise fortifies its partnership with Fort Ramon Magsaysay through the...
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In commemoration of World Children’s Day on November 20, UNICEF is amplifying the voices of many Filipino children experiencing various threats to the fulfilment of their rights and urges the Philippine government and society to listen to their concerns.
This year’s anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the...
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With the current work landscape brought about by the pandemic, businesses are now called to empower both traditional in office and remote working arrangements to continue their operations. It has propelled industries to adapt, become more agile and digital, and exploring the possibilities of having physical and virtual workspaces.
Powering the next workplace transformation was a key...
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In a bid to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region, global customer engagement and analytics platform MoEngage has partnered with Manila based digital marketing agency Skyrocket Studios. Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, MoEngage has offices in nine countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, and over 1000 customers across 35 countries. Just recently, the company announced its...
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Data science and artificial intelligence (or “DSAI”) are two “tandem” technologies that are now taking over many industries across the globe. Artificial intelligence has brought about many exciting prospects that have ushered more personalized, “tailor fit” digital experiences for many of us. This has made many of the things we do in our lives simpler, more...
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Maulik aims to help prepare companies and professionals with his first book
Award winning CEO and serial entrepreneur Maulik Parekh makes his writing debut with his book entitled, “Future Proof Your Company and Career.” Recognizing the disruptive forces and drawing from his experiences, Maulik aims to help businesses and professionals prepare...
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JG Summit Holdings Inc. Group CIO and Corporate IT Shared Services Leader Carlos Santos was recently named by the International Data Corporation (IDC) as the 2020 DX Leader for the Philippines at the 4th IDC Digital Transformation Awards Philippines.
Santos bagged the award for leading the overall strategy, implementation, and operations of the Corporate IT (CIT) group from a...
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Three years after its launch in 2017, local startup Teko steps into the limelight post lockdown, stronger and even more committed to provide convenience and job opportunities to Filipinos than ever before.
It started with a broken fridge
In 2017, Teko’s CEO and co founder Farah Barre just moved to the Philippines from the United States and noticed that...
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John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet
“The COVID 19 pandemic will have lasting effects on how organizations invest in cybersecurity. In fact, over 90% of enterprises plan to invest more to secure telework over the next two years. Given a dramatically expanded digital attack surface, the waves of cyber threats targeting remote workers, and the ongoing...
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After scoring a brand endorsement agreement with Globe to be its newest brand ambassador, Senator and People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao announced that he is donating his fees to victims of typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. At the recently held contract signing at the Mireio, Raffles Hotel in Makati with Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu and Globe Chairman and Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime...
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Fortinet is the Only Company to Converge Network Security and the LAN Edge
John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet
“LAN Edge connectivity is foundational to digital innovation, but complexity often makes it difficult to support and secure. Fortinet technology simplifies management while increasing the security of the network by tightly...
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Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, announced that it gained Premier Partner status from Google Cloud. This is the highest level than any Google Cloud partner can attain. Globe was also recognized as the Google Cloud Expert in Work Transformation and Productivity.
As a Google Cloud Premier Partner, Globe now has access to Google Cloud’s complete suite of products...
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Mastercard announced a new business to business payments solution in Asia Pacific with the launch of Mastercard Track™ Card to Account Transfer, allowing businesses to use commercial...
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Stealth™ 6.0 helps organizations achieve zero trust security quickly and provides real time insights and security metrics to improve decision making
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced the availability of Unisys Stealth® 6.0...
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Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) subsidiary in Thailand has been named as among the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia”, for a work culture that values its employees as key resources.
The award was given by HR Asia, regarded as an authoritative regional publisher on human resources.
URC (Thailand) Co. Ltd. was among 38 companies to be recognized out of a...
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Online learning has become an essential move by schools in the hopes of continuing education in the safety and comforts of the home. In line with this move, Air Link International Aviation College (ALIAC) has partnered with Globe in providing their students and teachers with Internet modems vital for the online teaching and learning process.
Through the partnership, ALIAC not only...
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Less than two weeks after Super Typhoon Rolly/Goni brought destructive wind and rain to the Philippines, Typhoon Ulysses/Vamco left many residents trapped in floodwaters or taking refuge in evacuation centers. UNICEF is concerned for children and families who continue to bear the brunt of natural disasters in one of the most emergency prone countries in the world.
The country has been...
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Premier Philippine telecommunications company Eastern Communications has expanded its global network as it partners with Cisco, a multinational technology conglomerate and world class leader in information technology products and services.
With Cisco’s suite of high technology solutions, the collaboration inspires new possibilities by enabling Eastern Communications to help...
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Low code, cloud based iPaaS capabilities from Boomi enable Native Union to rapidly shift from B2B to direct ecommerce, drop order processing from three days to one, and execute global expansion
Boomi, a Dell Technologies business, and leading provider of cloud based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), today announced it has helped Native Union automate its entire e commerce...
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Filipinos believe that the most critical use cases for 5G will be virtual business collaboration experiences and industrial/corporate applications, followed by consumer deployments, such as gaming/Esports and smart vehicles, according to a recent study commissioned by Ciena (NYSE: CIEN).
As the Philippines looks ahead to 5G in the coming years, real time...
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Based on the consensus and inputs made on the latest LCC Labs Webinar Series hosted by the Liveable Cities Philippines and the League of Cities of the Philippines and in partnership with Globe, good preparation and a sound communication system are the key elements in making local government units resilient to natural disasters and calamities.
As shown and proven by the Albay Provincial...
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Holcim Philippines and social enterprise Human Nature have teamed up to lessen plastics going to landfills with the former using used shampoo bottles and other plastic packaging as alternative fuels in making cement.
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. and natural personal care and home care social enterprise brand Human Nature have agreed to...
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Everise, a next gen Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company, recently partnered with Microsft to transform the customer experience (CX) across all touchpoints for its clients. To deliver an experience that matches expectations of its customers, the company empowered its agents with the tools and intelligence they need to succeed, as well as the flexibility to work from anywhere.
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For Filipinos, Christmas is all about giving. Buying gifts for family members and loved ones is a tradition and no matter how different this year’s celebrations may be from what we are used to, the spirit of giving will always be alive in all of us.
Yearly, Globe myBusiness supports SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with the #GiftLocal campaign that aims to encourage Filipino...
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In almost any industry, machines and equipment play a critical role in any process whether it’s in the manufacturing of products or operating services. Without these, progress will either be slow or quality severely compromised.
For Jay Marzan, Chairman of JP Marzan Project Ventures Inc., one of the leading logistics providers in the country, the proper installation of vital...
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Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) today announced Prisma™ Cloud 2.0 which includes four new cloud security modules, enhancing its standing as the industry’s only comprehensive Cloud Native Security Platform (CNSP). A CNSP is designed to secure multi and hybrid cloud environments and cloud native applications integrating security across the full DevOps lifecycle.
This...
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Huawei Philippines has launched the 6th Seeds for the Future program, with over 60 students coming from 15 universities and Smart Sweep member schools joining the program this year. This is also the biggest delegation by far in the history of Huawei Seeds in the Philippines.
Information and communications technologies (ICT) have become crucial growth engines for many different...
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Globe further enhances its support to the Department of Education (DepEd) by helping public school educators keep up with the demands of the new normal through free professional development training designed to provide teachers with essential knowledge and skills on digital literacy, blended learning and 21st century learning methods.
The program is part of Globe’s Global...
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Grundfos Philippines along with ASSIST Asia will install two water treatment systems and initiate sustainable programs on livelihood and improved sanitation
With more than 60,000 inhabitants in a 53 hectare land area, the Baseco compound is one of the largest and densest slums in Manila. This congested community suffers from poor sanitation and access to safe and affordable drinking...
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The “Olympics of Technology” competition seeks digital solutions created by students from all over the world
Microsoft’s premier student competition, Imagine Cup engages new technologists around the world to promote platform adaption, expand market access, and source top talent. By participating, young science and tech entrepreneurs create new and...
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The addition of Cisco’s cloud security technology aligns with NTT Ltd.’s managed security services to architect secure networks for enterprises
NTT Ltd., a world leading global technology services provider, announced that it is expanding its existing security services portfolio and reference architectures with Cisco, to...
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In line with its continued thrust to promote environment friendly practices and provide support for underprivileged communities, Brother Philippines once again partnered with non profit organization the SEA Institute to donate printers and toners to public schools in the town of Mabini, Batangas.
The donation, which was done in two legs in September and October 2020, saw eight public...
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The CEO of Salesforce Industries is set to discuss industry digital solutions
PLDT Enterprise, which is holding the first fully virtual Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2020 from October 28 30, will have Salesforce Industries CEO David Schmaier as one of the event’s headline speakers.
Carrying the theme, “IMPACT”, this year’s PH Digicon aims...
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Unique Solution Places Low Code AI with Business Users, Simplifying Tasks and Accelerating Time to Value
Boomi, a Dell Technologies business and leading provider of cloud based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), today announced a partnership agreement with Aible, a leading automated machine learning platform, to help business users more simply and rapidly build and...
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After 24 years of operations in the country, Teleperformance will be opening its first business site in Bacoor, Cavite.
Officially called Teleperformance Molino, the company’s recruitment center located at Vista Mall has already opened its doors to applicants, while the operations site – its 22nd in the country – will open first week of November.
The launch of...
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Since the resumption of infrastructure projects in the country, the construction sector began to recover slowly. Builders, however, are urged to adhere to the safety regulations set by the “Construction Guidelines for Project Implementation during the period of Public Health Emergency” amid the current global health crisis. This includes wearing of PPEs, social distancing, proper...
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PLDT Enterprise’s first virtual PH Digital Convention gathers digital industry experts
Cisco Systems, Inc., is set to present at PLDT Enterprise’s Philippine Digital Convention 2020 which will be held between October 28 to October 30, 2020.
Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet, inspires new possibilities by reimagining...
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SAP SE (NYSE: SAP), a market leader...
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She is set to be the first female headline speaker in the history of PH Digicon
Gwyneth Paltrow—Academy Award–winning actress and founder and CEO of goop—is set to be the headline celebrity guest at the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon 2020) hosted by PLDT Enterprise. This year’s overall theme is “IMPACT” as the group aims to...
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Together with tech and business associations, the coalitions aims to democratize and promote responsible use of AI technology
Together with Microsoft, the Makati Business Club (MBC), Infocomm Technology Association of the Philippines (ITAP), Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), Women’s Business Council Philippines, and the US ASEAN Business Council Inc., in...
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Manila FAME, Asia’s premier design and lifestyle sourcing event, has showcased the best of Philippine artistry for the past 35 years. It celebrates brands that have made breakthroughs and built legacies in both the local and international markets. The long...
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Following the success of Huawei Connect 2020 in Shanghai last September, Huawei Philippines hosted its own Huawei Connect 2020 to introduce ICT solutions more suitable to the Philippine market. The event contains two major parts, Cloud & AI Summit and IP Club, aiming to build an innovative and sustainable ICT ecosystem that enables digitalization and intelligent transformation in the...
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Microsoft for Startups launches the Highway to a 100 Unicorns initiative in Asia Pacific to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem. This follows the initiative’s success in India, where only 56 startups were selected to the Emerge X program from six states, which have over 15000+ startups. The Emerge X winners have...
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Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain solutions for payments, is committing to be carbon net zero by 2030, the first company in the blockchain industry to do so. As part of this goal, Ripple today unveils several initiatives to lead global finance toward a carbon neutral future, including the launch of an open source tool that helps enable any blockchain to decarbonize.
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Adapting to the changes caused by COVID 19 pandemic, individuals, sectors, and even businesses have resorted to maximizing the internet. However, cyberattacks have become an immediate challenge to organizations as we shift to digital processes.
In fact, the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network (SPN) detected nearly 9 million Covid 19 related threats from January to June 2020 wherein...
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First IoT offer for enterprises in the Philippines
PLDT Inc., through PLDT Enterprise and its Wireless arm Smart Communications. Inc., is in an advanced stage of discussion with long time partner Nokia to provide next generation Internet of Things (IoT) services for its customers. Together, Smart and Nokia intend to build the "Smart IoT Platform" the first of its kind for...
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The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Award was given to ePLDT for its highest contribution to the HPE business in 2019
ePLDT Inc., the country’s leading enabler of digital solutions, has been awarded the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Service Provider of the Year Award for Fiscal Year 2019.
ePLDT’s strong commitment to outstanding service, generation of...
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Thailand’s biggest hospital is first in SEA to apply chest X ray imaging using NVIDIA Clara
NVIDIA today announced that Thailand’s Siriraj Hospital is the first hospital in Southeast Asia to deploy two NVIDIA DGX A100 systems for medical research and clinical applications.
With NVIDIA hardware...
Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) and the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association, Inc. (PCTA) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to benefit more learners as they study at home while distance learning is being implemented. This formal partnership will help extend the reach of Knowledge Channel to more cable connected homes nationwide, especially in remote...
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At Zoomtopia, Lenovo announced in cooperation with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. that ThinkSmart Hub and ThinkSmart View will be offered with Zoom Rooms and Zoom for Home respectively. The READ MORE...
More than 1.5 million people across 21 markets in Asia Pacific reached,
including 53,000 in the Philippines
Last week, Microsoft Corp. announced the progress made since launching its ambitious global skills initiative aimed at helping 25 million people worldwide gain more digital skills in 2020.
In the three months since the launch of the initiative...
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