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Transformative power of 5G seen to impact PH education, health and entertainment sectors

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 communicate, conduct business and transform lifestyles, including delivery of services from e-business to e-government. Nine months into the global pandemic has pushed people to adopt and even trust technology today as an enabler of life choices. 5G is expected to revolutionize distance learning by having more interactive ways of teaching, and in future, using artificial intelligence for continuous learning. With 5G, education is expected to take another turn in the new normal with more than 27 million students and teachers facing the challenges of online learning for the first time in the country’s history.

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Kingston Partners with CSD in APAC to Unleash the Power of Memories

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 the theme of ‘There’s Strength in Memory.’ Kingston and CSD call upon all creative minds across markets to unleash the power of memories, a new initiative aimed at inspiring people to come up with compelling designs for face masks based on their enchanting memories and life experiences. The winners of the competition stand a chance to win exciting prizes worth up to USD $14,400. A collaboration echoing the singular vision ‘There’s Strength in Memory’ Kingston and CSD have worked for many years creating quality products that are a part of everyone’s daily life. The partnership comes out of a shared vision as both

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ePLDT marks 20 years of being premiere data stronghold in PH

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 managing terabytes of data is its business, playing a vital role in the surge of digital information driving the lifeblood of government, industries, businesses, and homes. "For an organization to continuously innovate and thrive for 20 years and become such a critical part of the country’s digital infrastructure is certainly not an easy feat. And it is in this regard that I feel honored to be part of this company," said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups during the Company's virtual townhall celebration for all its employees. "I have gained a deeper un

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Palo Alto Networks Launches Industry’s First 5G-Native Security Offering, Enabling Service Providers and Enterprises to Create

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 faster browsing on mobile phones. Done right, 5G can bring massive business transformation. The design of 5G networks — with its ability to allow millions of devices in high-density settings — can enable smart supply chains, autonomous transportation, smart manufacturing, mass adoption of the internet of things (IoT) and much more. “For 5G to live up to its promise of transforming industries, companies need the confidence that 5G networks and services have enterprise-grade security,” said Anand Oswal, senior vice president and general manager, Firewall as a Platform, Palo Alto Networks. “We created 5G-native security in ord

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Rubrik’s Pioneering Cloud Data Management Platform Gets Major Update, with Near Instant Recovery Times for Enterprise Workload

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 of Rubrik’s winter product release were shared today in a virtual event with top IT industry leaders, emphasizing the company’s focus on helping today’s businesses modernize and automate, extend to the cloud and mitigate risk around their soaring volumes  of data.  "Rubrik is driving a revolution in modern data management,” said Dan Rogers, president at Rubrik. “With Andes 5.3, innovative companies can add automation to their data operations, protection across hybrid environments including all three major public cloud providers, and mitigate increasing data risks."  Rubrik’s latest advancements come at a time when businesses are accelerating c

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Fort Magsaysay taps PLDT to enable military personnel

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 deployment of its BEYOND FIBER and Fibr DSL plans in the military reservation located in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. The services will help their military personnel have access to stable and robust internet connectivity—which is crucial for their communications and operations during this pandemic. Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups, says that “communication is very vital especially during this pandemic. The military plays a key role in implementing the IATF protocols, hence, communication capabilities are of the essence. We at PLDT Enterprise are here t

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Listen to children’s experiences of COVID-19 - UNICEF

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 world, takes place during one of the most challenging moments for the fulfilment of children’s rights in the Philippines. The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a threatening typhoon season, have upended thousands of children’s lives and has left many more children uncertain about their future. Children face a trifecta of threats: direct consequences of the disease itself, interruption in essential services and increasing poverty and inequality. A UNICEF report, Averting a Lost COVID Generation, reveals data from different countries of the dire and growing consequences for children as the pandemic drags on. Childre

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PLDT Enterprise powers the next workplace transformation

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 pillar during one of the breakout sessions of PLDT Enterprise’s first all-virtual Philippine Digital Convention. Speakers from the digital industry talked about best strategies and available solutions as they go about their workplace transformation and journey in the face of new realities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Realities: Reimagined Workplaces “As a result of COVID-19, work life has become how it is today, and the workplace is set to change forever. The road to recovery will take time and adjustments have to be made to survive and thrive. Most will have to be strategic modificatio

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Skyrocket Studios Partners With Global Customer Engagement and Analytics Platform MoEngage

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 partnership with CIMB Bank Philippines and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). "Skyrocket is always looking for opportunities to grow and build relationships with partners inorder to broaden our digital marketing capabilities for our clients. We are deeply grateful for the trust that MoEngage has placed in Skyrocket, and we are looking forward to introducing their products to our past, current, and future partners," says F. Patrick Cuartero, CEO of Skyrocket Studios. He continues, "We understand that customer engagement is an important driving force ofbottom-of-funnel digital marketing. I

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AI a vehicle for customers to achieve aspirations – UnionBank Senior Advisor for Data and AI

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 instantaneous and, thus, more convenient. As Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is now in the next phase of its digital transformation journey, the country’s leading digital bank has continued to invest in talent, infrastructure, and other resources needed to innovate and co-create using data science and AI, which is led by global data science expert Dr. David Hardoon Ph. D., as the Bank's Senior Advisor for Data and Artificial Intelligence. On the sixth installment of UnionBank’s exclusive “eTalk Tales” with Media, Dr. Hardoon discussed how UnionBank is translating data science and artificial intelligence insights into a

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