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Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products for Business Recognized as Leaders by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS), a global advisory firm, has named Kaspersky a Leader across seven core cybersecurity products and services for corporate organizations in a series of its SPARK Matrix reports. QKS highlighted Kaspersky’s strong technological capabilities, customer impact and ability to combine advanced threat intelligence, AI-driven technologies and human expertise to support modern security operations at scale. QKS Group SPARK Matrix reports offer a comprehensive analysis of global market dynamics, key trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. They evaluate and rank leading technology providers across critical areas such as security operations, managed and investigative services, network and email protection, and intelligence-driven detection and response. These strategic reports enable companies to assess provider capabilities, differentiate competitors, and understand market positions effectively. Advanced cybersecurity platforms QKS Group acknowle

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Acer Remains the Philippines’ Most Trusted Laptop Brand for 20 Years

Acer has officially marked two decades of market leadership in the Philippines, maintaining its position as the country’s No. 1 laptop brand for 20 consecutive years from 2006 to 2025. This historic milestone is supported by the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, Q4 2025, the premier global provider of market intelligence for information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. Acer also reached an all-time high in consumer laptop market share of 37.3% in 2025, according to Nielsen-GfK data. Its leadership is evident in the consumer gaming and non-gaming segments, with 40.5% and 36.1% market share, respectively. “We are incredibly proud to have earned the trust of Filipino consumers for twenty years,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director of Acer Philippines. “We will continue to serve our consumers in ways we know best to remain the top-of-mind computer brand in the country.” Sustained growth and market dominance stem from Acer’s accessible premiu

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Filipino Women Learners Complete GenAI Courses at Rates 0.3% Higher Than Men: Coursera Report

Coursera, Inc., a leading global online learning platform, released its latest report, “One Year Later: The Gender Gap in GenAI,” revealing that Filipino women are completing GenAI courses at 0.3% higher rates than men, even as they remain underrepresented in GenAI learning. The findings highlight steady persistence among women learners once they gain access to high-quality learning opportunities. The report also finds that women accounted for 39.1% of GenAI course enrollments in the Philippines in 2025, up from 38.4% in 2024, a 0.8 percentage-point increase YoY. While the gender gap persists, the higher completion rates suggest that access – rather than capability or motivation – may be the primary barrier, reinforcing the need to lower entry barriers and expand access to AI learning pathways. The Philippines has long been recognized as one of Asia’s leaders in gender equality. According to the World Economic ForumGlobal Gender Gap Report 2025 the country ranks 20th globally, reflec

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nubia Accelerates PH Expansion with Wider Retail Footprint, Higher 2026 Investment, and Strong E-Commerce Growth

nubia is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Philippine market through sustained retail expansion across Mega Manila, supported by a rapidly growing nationwide footprint, increased retail investment, and continued e-commerce momentum. Following its initial retail push in 2024, which marked the opening of its first concept stores and kiosks in select SM malls, nubia accelerated its expansion in 2025 with new locations at SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Sucat, and SM City Fairview. These sites serve as strategic access points to some of the most densely populated residential and commercial corridors in Metro Manila. This year, nubia confirmed that its retail expansion budget is 15% higher than in 2025, with additional investments planned should performance continue to exceed targets. This sustained commitment is complemented by strong e-commerce performance across TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada, reinforcing the brand’s omnichannel growth strategy. “The Philippines remains a key gr

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HONOR Earns Global Recognition at MWC 2026 for Robot Phone Innovation and Magic V6 Foldable Leadership

At MWC 2026, global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR earned widespread recognition from leading media outlets, winning over 70 media awards across its Augmented Human Intelligence vision, robotics innovation, flagship foldables and expanding AI device ecosystem. This year, HONOR showcased Robot Phone and humanoid robot innovations as bold explorations of embodied intelligence, with Magic V6, MagicPad 4 and MagicBook Pro 14 expanding its latest AI device ecosystem announcements. Bloomberg said HONOR’s launch “sets the tone for the mobile industry’s annual gathering.” Robot Phone drew particular attention for combining embodied AI interaction with robot-grade motion and cinematic imaging, with Reuters and CNBC spotlighting it as part of HONOR’s broader push into embodied AI, positioning the device as a high-profile showcase of how AI hardware could move and respond in the real world. Meanwhile, tech outlets were taken by the human appeal, with Engadget noting HONOR had made Ro

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TCL Celebrates the Closing of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Empowering Athletes and Audiences Through Technology

TCL, a leading global technology company and Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, recently celebrated the end of the Olympic Winter Games, a landmark moment for both sporting achievement and as an unprecedented stage for its technology. Throughout Milano Cortina 2026, TCL played a key role in elevating how fans, athletes, and global audiences alike enjoy the event, harnessing its latest innovations to help share the greatest human sporting achievements with unprecedented clarity, scale, and emotional impact. At the International Broadcast Center (IBC), the nerve center of global coverage, TCL provided more than 330 TV screens and 300 commercial display units so broadcasters and media professionals could watch every moment in exceptional detail, supporting the seamless transmission of each event to millions of viewers worldwide. Across the Olympic Villages, TCL smart home appliances ensured comfort for athletes, while specially optimized display systems enabled the “Athlete Moment

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PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Technology Partner to Advance Smart Metering Across the Philippines

PLDT Enterprise is supporting Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., a Filipino-owned company solutions provider for electric companies, to advance the implementation of smart meters nationwide—an initiative aimed at improving billing accuracy, reducing system losses, and enabling more reliable and transparent power services for consumers across the country. A Commitment to Strengthening Utilities Through Digital Innovation Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., based in Santa Rosa, Laguna, serves electricity providers nationwide by delivering technology-driven solutions that help improve power distribution and service delivery. Operating in the utilities sector, the company focuses on supporting the energy ecosystem through innovation, reliability, and operational efficiency. As part of its digital push, Lin Man is implementing electric smart meters that enable accurate billing, improve visibility across systems, and help reduce technical and non-technical losses. These meters are powered by Sma

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Two Companies, One Vision: GENCYS and JSR Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch Transformational Products to Market

Two Philippine enterprises with distinct yet complementary strengths have forged a strategic partnership aimed at building transformational products designed for scale, sustainability, and long-term market relevance. GENCYS Group Incorporated, an E-commerce Enterprise operating multiple businesses under one integrated ecosystem, has entered into a joint venture with JSR Group, a company recognized for its research-driven approach to product innovation and development. Together, the partnership brings innovation and execution into a single, aligned enterprise model. GENCYS' strength lies in its ability to build and operate an end-to-end ecosystem that supports product scaling. With interconnected business units focused on product creation, brand development, marketing execution, sales systems, fulfillment, and logistics, the company enables ideas to move efficiently from concept to commercialization. This enterprise structure allows partner brands and entrepreneurs to grow within a sys

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Globe Redefines Connectivity Beyond Speed at The Blueprint Q1 2026

Globe Telecom opened the year with a bold message at its flagship quarterly media event. The Blueprint by Globe where connectivity is no longer about speed, but about consistent, reliable service, affordability, and easy access. Held at The Globe Tower, the event showcased how Globe is strengthening the way Filipinos live, work, and connect by treating internet service as a non-negotiable lifeline. With the theme “Every Filipino Connected,” Globe unveiled innovations and milestones across its portfolio, underscoring its mission to ensure that every Filipino partakes in the benefits of the digital economy. Among the highlights was Globe’s pioneering partnership with Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology. Following the live pilot trial, Globe and Starlink are preparing to expand testing across additional locations and operational scenarios. Globe also celebrated its recognition by Ookla as the country’s most reliable mobile and broadband network, with consistency scores that

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Newly Elected PRSP President Stewards the Story at DOST’s Ad Meliora Event

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) recently announced its new Board of Trustees for 2026-2027, ushering in a new chapter of Philippine PR leaders for their term. Leading the organization as President is Ana Pista, APR, the Founder and CEO of Ardent Communications and the CEO of the AI Centre of Excellence (ACE). She previously served as Vice President-Internal of PRSP and the Chairperson of the prestigious 61st ANVIL Awards, which concluded last January 28, 2026. Representing the organization, Pista delivered her first speech as president as one of the keynote speakers of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Ad Meliora: Igniting the Narrative: A Celebration of Innovation Stories. Guided by the Ad Meliora theme, “Toward Better Things Delivered”, DOST’s anniversary underscores the agency’s enduring role as a mentor, enabler, and bridge for Filipino innovators, partners, and institutions working to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Key program speak

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