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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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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Earlier this summer, Ripple joined global companies and nonprofits as a member of the Open Payments Coalition to launch PayID, the universal payment identifier. Today PayID has the potential to reach 125 million consumers through nearly 50 members of the Open Payments Coalition which includes new partners AirTM, Atomic and CoinPayments.
As part of the Open Payments Coalition, we are...
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Today, Ripple launched Line of Credit, a new beta service on RippleNet that allows customers using On Demand Liquidity (ODL) to source capital on demand to initiate cross border payments at scale using the digital asset XRP.
Limited access to working capital is one of the biggest barriers to growth for many companies. Unlike incumbents who have large balance sheets that allow them to...
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Prevention is better than cure, they say. That is why amid these uncertain times during a public health crisis, it is integral to clean and disinfect your facilities regularly to help stop the spread of COVID 19.
When someone infected with COVID 19 coughs or exhales, that person releases droplets of fluid, which could last on surfaces and objects, such as desks, tables, and...
There’s a bright side to being stuck at home. The global lockdowns spurred by the COVID 19 pandemic have given many people the rare opportunity to finish their personal projects.
For a game developer with zero programming experience in the Philippines, it was a videogame about the Vietnam War which took almost 20 years to complete.
“I was always interested in...
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Samsung has once again achieved the top spot in both the Philippines’ Top 100 brands and Asia’s Top 1000 brands of 2020 based on Campaign Asia’s reports on consumer opinions surveyed across 14 markets in Asia Pacific.
Innovation at its Core
Samsung’s brand philosophy of pushing beyond its limits, to “Do What You Can’t”...
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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an emerging enterprise strategy that incorporates multiple solutions to enable secure remote access to on premises, cloud based, and online resources. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of hype that has left some organizations wondering what...
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Collaborative Robots leaders and practitioners connected online to share insights on future proofing manufacturing in Asia Pacific
Universal Robots, the global leader in collaborative robots (cobots), has successfully completed the first “Meet the Cobot Leaders” session in Asia Pacific, a ‘live’ online interactive congress on cobots and their encompassing role...
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Deploys advanced AI accelerated computing infrastructure
NVIDIA today announced another large deployment in Southeast Asia of the NVIDIA DGX POD AI accelerated computing infrastructure to drive artificial intelligence (AI) research at CMKL University in Thailand. The cluster will be the central computing node that...
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In response to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, many businesses have adopted work from home policies. Synology's wireless routers feature powerful VPN server capabilities that enable businesses to quickly facilitate a remote workforce. Starting from April 6, Synology VPN Plus licenses will become free to purchase until September 30, 2021.
October 13, 2020 Update: We're extending...
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Online learning is part of the new normal as the COVID 19 pandemic continues to rage on in the country. With educational institutions transitioning to distance learning as part of the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education’s mandate, STI Education Services Group Inc. partnered with Globe for their Load Up service, which will prove vital in students’ access...
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PLDT Global Corporation, the international arm of the country’s largest and only integrated telco PLDT, is teaming up with London based Capacity Media for a special series of webinars on carrier resiliency and future proofing networks. This is part of PLDT Global’s initiative to provide other carriers and international enterprises with relevant insights for achieving business...
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Teleperformance Philippines’ digital recruitment innovation Smart 1Question Interview Bot won a Gold Award at the recently concluded Festival of Media APAC Awards 2020 and a Bronze Stevie at the 2020 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards.
Receiving a Gold Award in the Best Use of Digital Media: Social Media Category and a Bronze Stevie Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Human...
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PLDT Enterprise, together with Smart Communications, Inc., has recently expanded the Smart Giga Study data pack by offering access to both Canvas and NEO Learning Management Systems (LMS) to cater to the current e learning requirements of schools and universities nationwide.
“With e Learning being the new norm, we want to help our students and teachers remain...
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More students across the country will be able to attend classes via television and the internet as SKY partners with the government in strengthening the Department of Education’s distance education program amid the pandemic.
SKY signed memorandum of agreements (MOA) with key DepEd Divisions in regional areas, giving schools in Baguio, Laoag, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, General Santos...
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Horticulture was among the biggest trends to sweep Filipinos over the past eight months under quarantine. Proudly labeling themselves “plantitos/plantitas,” people from different walks of life took to planting as a hobby to rid themselves of boredom, a way to spruce up their homes, and more importantly as a form of self care given the stressful time we live in.
One of the...
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917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines and a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore based Lifestyle Marketing SaaS Platform, Perx, to enable large enterprises and merchants to co exist and engage consumers more effectively.
With the partnership, Zeal, a brand under 917Ventures and the region’s...
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As the global leader in building solutions LafargeHolcim Group recently unveiled bold plans to further improve environmental performance, local unit Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s cement offerings were listed on an online platform that guides contractors looking for materials and services for green building projects.
Holcim Solido, Holcim Excel, and Holcim Wallright, which are...
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Placed Higher in Ability to Execute and Further in Completeness of Vision Than its Position the Previous Year
Fortinet Delivers the Industry’s Most Flexible SD WAN Solution
Fortinet continues to drive innovation of Fortinet Secure SD WAN to...
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With the ongoing COVID 19 global pandemic, it has become an imperative for enterprises to employ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans to ensure continued operations given these uncertain times.
In support, ePLDT the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, has bolstered its portfolio to cater to businesses via its strategic partnership with Acronis. Globally renowned...
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The current global health crisis has brought various changes in the way business process outsourcing (BPO) works—a vital industry that employs more than a million Filipinos and contributing at least nine percent...
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Teleperformance Philippines, home to a diverse pool of professionals from various disciplines, is among the key drivers of innovation that brands rely on to ensure that the best digital integrated business services are available to support their customers.
By enabling companies with state of the art technology that facilitate recovery and growth in a time of crisis, Teleperformance...
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Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, most industries struggled to survive the outbreak, causing numerous businesses to shut down permanently. Among the significant factors contributing to their struggles was the inability to transport, store, and reach valuable goods, equipment, and materials to complete projects and continue business operations.
Fortunately, despite the...
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HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, recently unveiled its new HID ELEMENT product line, the industry’s first heavy duty, fully modular desktop based card personalization portfolio that establishes a new category for mid range and high volume market segments. The portfolio’s enhanced card production capabilities, flexible system architecture and cost...
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From digital workflow management to contact tracing mobile apps, technology and innovation have been integral parts of overcoming the challenges presented by COVID 19. To proactively address unforeseen obstacles in the future of the pandemic, the Philippine government called upon innovators and startups to collaborate with them during the launch of Shell’s Livewire platform on Friday...
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Twitter is where you can find all the latest in #WhatsHappening on various topics around the world. You can get updates and new knowledge on current trends, events, and even about education. In fact, there were close to 600,000 education related Tweets in the Philippines within the past three months.
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ePLDT, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, further enhances its portfolio of digital offerings for businesses amid prevalence of remote work arrangements, resulting from the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.
Through the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, ePLDT is able to address the increasing needs of organizations for cost efficient online work tools with Google Cloud's cloud based...
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Globe announces its largest network upgrade to date, 10 years after it introduced data with its nationwide network transformation program. The network upgrades come at the heels of the government asking telcos to improve internet services especially at these times when connectivity is a critical need.
Globe laid out a 3 pronged strategy to improve voice and data experience of its...
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JP Marzan Project Ventures Inc., one of the leading logistics providers in the Philippines, recently launched a new disinfection system in a bid to help organizations in the country ensure the cleanliness of their offices and other facilities without worrying about chemicals that could harm not just their health but also the environment.
The cutting edge disinfection system utilizes...
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PLDT Enterprise brings together the movers and shakers of the tech world in the first virtual PH Digicon 2020
Kazuhiro Gomi, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTT Research, Inc., is scheduled to present during the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2020 hosted by PLDT Enterprise. This year’s overall theme is “IMPACT” with the aim to fire...
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In a Palo Alto Networks study, technology leaders acknowledged they need to step up security to face an IoT influx
Smart teddy bears, implanted heart monitors, connected cars and other connected devices are regularly connecting to corporate networks, prompting technology leaders to warn that significant action should be taken to prevent these devices from being used to hack...
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As Filipinos continue to navigate life during a pandemic, they need reliable information to help them decide on things that have an impact on their day to day lives. Ready to help them sort through the usual clutter of data online while also connecting with their community is the newly launched information exchange and public service app Share.
A combination of the words...
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Globe has been awarded by independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal1 as one of the most improved telco in video experience worldwide, based on user data covering the first half of 2019 vs. first half of 2020. Globe’s improvement score of 32.7% signifies impressive gains with the worldwide average at 14% improvement. Opensignal’s metrics for “mobile video experience...
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a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, announced today that it has been chosen by DITO Telecommunity Corporation as its primary cybersecurity provider.
Fortinet is a US based company that secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations in the Philippines and around the world. With its Fortinet Security Fabric...
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Following its initial roll out of its 5G network in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati CBD, Rockwell Center, Ortigas CBD, and strategic areas along EDSA and C5, Globe boosts its 5G service in more key areas in Metro Manila. These new 5G ready cities include Taguig, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Las Pin͂as, Valenzuela, and Caloocan.
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SD WAN has been one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of the past decade, with the market expected to increase by 168% between now and 2024. The earliest adopters of SD WAN were READ MORE...
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Lenovo’s EdVision program braces the education sector for disruptions, upskills students for a digital future
With the opening of classes being moved from August 24 to October 5, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to strengthen its rigorous preparations for SY 2020 2021. DepEd is using the weeks leading up to October 5 to fill in the remaining gaps for this year’s school opening, and to address the challenges of adjusting to education’s new normal.
The printing of...
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PLDT is ramping up its efforts to protect children from online predators. The telco said it has blocked more than 2,900 sites linked to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. PLDT added that it is constantly working with the government to beef up cyber defenses against these crimes.
The company is also exploring opportunities with other organizations to promote children's...
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ePLDT, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, continues to strengthen its foothold in the local cloud arena through its strategic partnership with a global leader and pioneer in cloud computing, Salesforce.
Salesforce is the world's number one customer relationship management (CRM) solution based on the 2019 revenue market share worldwide ranking by premier global market...
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● The innovative virtual and custom testing platform allows central banks to evaluate use cases and test roll out strategies for CBDCs by simulating a CBDC ecosystem
● Central banks, commercial banks, and tech and advisory firms invited to partner with Mastercard to evaluate the suitability of CBDCs in a country or region
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The Microsoft Enabler Program launched today pioneers disability inclusive workplaces across the Asia Pacific by removing the barriers for a more diverse workforce. With more than 1 billion people with disabilities (PwDs) in the world, disability inclusive employment can lead to a 1 7% rise in GDP in the Asia Pacific through increased economic productivity. [United Nations ESCAP]
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CDO Foodsphere Inc., one of the largest food enterprises in the Philippines, commended Globe Business for its role in the successful migration of the company’s warehouse management system from on premise to the cloud.
Globe Business, together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), conducted a Proof of Concept (POC) with CDO Foodsphere. This allowed the latter to test and...
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Digital transformation for many industries globally – whether for small or medium business, or large corporations, have compelled the need for not just strong and reliable connectivity, but simplified solutions as well.
As more and more organizations look at transforming their legacy systems to cloud based solutions especially amid the COVID 19 pandemic, ePLDT...
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The award recognizes the modernized PSA Civil Registry System’s success in fulfilling citizens’ needs for official documents in minutes with advanced digitization and records management.
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has...
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Holcim Philippines has started a social media campaign highlighting its flagship general purpose cement brand Excel, which has established itself as a preferred choice among local contractors for reliability in building quality structures in its nearly two decades in the country.
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has rolled out a new digital campaign...
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SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) has become a topic of increased industry discussion and interest for enterprises and partners alike. That is because today’s organizations require immediate, uninterrupted, and secure access to the network and cloud based resources and data – especially business critical applications – no matter where their users are located.
Digital...
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Leading life insurer Pru Life UK has established the AI and Data Analytics Center to accelerate its digital transformation with the use of cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics.
The virtual center is designed to drive the integration of advanced technology solutions within Pru Life UK’s business to enhance its delivery of value added...
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Experts see the pandemic accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions in customer service as consumer behaviors change in response to the global crisis.
“I think everyone will be pushed to go online. E commerce will be pushed, even services will be pushed online. So AI will have to handle that volume to aid the agents in handling each of those calls,” said...
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The COVID 19 pandemic has clearly affected many industries since the implementation of the community quarantines. But as the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens, as many businesses, especially the small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), still found a way to remain resilient in the “new normal.”
A survey by SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) and Oxford...
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Deep data insights are driving COVID 19 recovery strategies across all industries, including the travel and entertainment sectors where promising signs of improvement are starting to emerge, according to two reports by Mastercard that analyze how companies and consumers are weathering the pandemic and preparing for the future.
Sailing Against the Wind features case studies on six...
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Online shop builder Sentro of UBX, the fintech arm of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has gained significant traction from entrepreneurs with now over 13,000 platform users, barely four months since its launch.
Sentro provides an outlet for people looking to showcase their products online or have their own website.
The platform is particularly relevant as...
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Entering the market, mobile first life insurer Singlife Philippines officially launched its partnership with the country’s leading mobile wallet GCash, showcasing an innovative customer experience that will be available on the GCash app.
Life insurance has been present in the Philippines for more than a century, but only 5% to 6% of the insurable population owns at least one...
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Micro Star International (MSI), the technology and laptop giant debuted its brand new “Business & Productivity” lineup, The Summit, Prestige, and Modern series. The company also revealed its new, minimalistic, and modern logo for the new lineup. This bold new direction is a major milestone for MSI.
The new line also includes one of the first laptops, Prestige 14 Evo...
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SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that once again it has been named as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrants for Warehouse Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems. Moreover, by worldwide market share, SAP was ranked by Gartner Inc. to be among the top supply chain management (SCM) software providers. SAP also was ranked number one in the overall supply chain management...
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Fujitsu Philippines, Inc., a global information technology (IT) systems integrator and solutions provider, has worked with NetFoundry Inc., the leader in zero trust networking, to help businesses in the country address key networking challenges resulting from the acceleration of digital transformation caused by the current global health crisis.
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PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s leading ICT and digital services provider, powers the 133 Negosyo Centers of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) nationwide with connectivity and digital services to support MSMEs in this challenging period.
DTI’s Negosyo Centers play a pivotal role in getting the businesses back on track to survive the current economic...
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Alibaba Business School, in partnership with The Royal Beijing Language and Culture Center, names the Top 3 Finalists for Global E commerce Talent (GET) Programme in the Philippines. The Makati based language center also recently teamed up with iAcademy, the first Philippine educational institution that will be implementing the Alibaba GET Program. The competition simultaneously takes place in...
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Plantronics, Inc. (“Poly” – formerly Plantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT), a global communications company that powers meaningful human connection and collaboration, today issued a new report that highlights a granular shift in focus from “place” to “purpose” of work as businesses respond to the COVID 19 crisis, redesign their operations and...
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Pinoy fans now have limited ways to revel in the Kapamilya spirit beyond their screens as ABS CBN’s experience and retail businesses are shutting down their operations permanently by August 31, including the Studio Tours, ABS CBN Store, Hado Pilipinas, Heroes Burger, and ABS CBN Studio Experience.
These ventures are part of ABS CBN’s services to Filipino families affected...
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Since the General Community Quarantine started in Metro Manila, different infrastructure projects were resumed after months of delay. However, this does not mean that the challenges posed by the COVID 19 pandemic are gone.
The number of COVID 19 cases in the country is not slowing down anytime soon. According to the Department of Health, there are more than 170,000 cases, while...
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Holcim Philippines has partnered with the construction sector webpage Pinoy Builders to better communicate with building industry professionals who are increasingly using digital platforms for industry news and learning and development.
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has partnered with an emerging digital platform for the construction sector to better reach...
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To scale up government efforts to curb the impact of the pandemic, international development, and humanitarian organization Oxfam and Microsoft partnered to provide cash assistance to low income families of confirmed and suspected COVID 19 patients in Quezon City.
Oxfam Pilipinas country director Lot Felizco said the cash assistance would be initially provided to 90 families in areas...
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Scaffoldings are one of the most important elements in a construction site. This temporary structure helps workers execute their tasks, such as repairing and lifting materials efficiently on elevated areas.
Despite being vital in most construction sites, scaffoldings remain a root cause of some safety issues. That is why authorities mandate builders to keep scaffolds in good...
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When the government implemented quarantine protocols all over the country, one of the consequences that have impacted local government units (LGUs) is the travel restriction imposed on their constituents, making access to healthcare and medical facilities more challenging especially for those coming from remote barangays all over the country.
In the Liveable Cities Challenge (LCC)...
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Amid the rapid shift to remote working, call center pioneer SYKES Philippines has set the bar high with one home, a one stop shop online portal where employees can learn how to easily transition to the work from home arrangement. SYKES Global developed OneHOME in response to the social distancing restrictions and to guide employees during the transition period. The training platform was then...
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People come to Twitter to learn about news and events unfolding in real time. Whether it’s breaking news, a traffic tailback in the city, or the latest score in a football match, Twitter is the go to place to find out #WhatsHappening real time. In support of this mission to provide real time information, Twitter today launches a dedicated search prompt to help people stay...
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Holcim Philippines’ waste management unit Geocycle was recently recertified for following high standards for the environment, safety, and quality in its operations. The unit is growing its operations in support of the company’s efforts to improve Holcim’s environmental and business performance.
Leading building materials provider Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s waste...
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As the country’s economy slowly reopens, most businesses are still required to comply with safety standards, observe social distancing, and conduct rapid testing for employees to keep facilities COVID free. Around the world, the majority of companies are diversifying their business models to accommodate shifts in consumer behavior and the increase in online transactions.
To help...
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ePLDT, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, continues to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities with the addition of its newest service called Endpoint Advanced Security.
In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, working from home has become the new normal for many businesses and employees. While technologies are available to support remote work, the specter of data security and privacy...
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