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Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub reach 10 million engaged learners globally since announcing digital skills initiative

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.

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Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub reach 10 million engaged learners globally since announcing digital skills initiative

Open Payments Coalition Opens More Doors for Developers

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.

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Open Payments Coalition Opens More Doors for Developers

Fund Instant Cross-Border Payments With a Line of Credit From RippleNet

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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Fund Instant Cross-Border Payments With a Line of Credit From RippleNet

Is “Water” Enough?: Disinfecting your facility need not be harmful to health, environment

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...

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Is “Water” Enough?: Disinfecting your facility need not be harmful to health, environment

Filipino Uses COVID-19 Lockdown to Create Game About Vietnam War

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.

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Filipino Uses COVID-19 Lockdown to Create Game About Vietnam War

SAMSUNG achieves top spot in Campaign Asia’s Top 100 brands in the Philippines

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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 SAMSUNG achieves top spot in Campaign Asia’s Top 100 brands in the Philippines

SASE is All About Delivering Security Everywhere

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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SASE is All About Delivering Security Everywhere

Leading Luminaries and Asia-Pacific Attendees Converged at the Universal Robots “Meet the Cobot Leaders” Keynote

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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Leading Luminaries and Asia-Pacific Attendees Converged at the Universal Robots “Meet the Cobot Leaders” Keynote

CMKL University to Accelerate AI Research in Thailand with NVIDIA DGX POD

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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CMKL University to Accelerate AI Research in Thailand with NVIDIA DGX POD

Enabling Remote Work - VPN Plus Licenses Free Until September 30, 2021

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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Enabling Remote Work - VPN Plus Licenses Free Until September 30, 2021

Globe provides connectivity solutions for online learning at STI Education Services Group, Inc.

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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Globe provides connectivity solutions for online learning at STI Education Services Group, Inc.

PLDT Global takes lead in Carrier Collaboration, teams up with UK’s Capacity Media

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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PLDT Global takes lead in Carrier Collaboration,  teams up with UK’s Capacity Media

Teleperformance Philippines wins at the 2020 Festival of Media APAC Awards and Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

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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Teleperformance Philippines wins at the 2020 Festival of Media APAC Awards and Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Smart GIGA Study expands e-Learning offers with Canvas and NEO LMS

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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Smart GIGA Study expands e-Learning offers with Canvas and NEO LMS

SKY airs DepEd TV classes in key cities, provides internet access to 32 schools nationwide

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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SKY airs DepEd TV classes in key cities, provides internet access to 32 schools nationwide

‘Plantito’ Migz Zubiri encourages horticulture to improve well-being and boost local economy

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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‘Plantito’ Migz Zubiri encourages horticulture to improve well-being and boost local economy

917Ventures Partners with Perx Technologies to Power the Largest Lifestyle Loyalty & Merchant Coalition in the Philippines

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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917Ventures Partners with Perx Technologies to Power the Largest Lifestyle Loyalty & Merchant Coalition in the Philippines

Holcim products listed on procurement website for green builders

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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Holcim products listed on procurement website for green builders

Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure

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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Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure

ePLDT secures partnership with Acronis

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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ePLDT secures partnership with Acronis

Braving the pandemic: The State of BPO Industry in the Philippines

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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Braving the pandemic: The State of BPO Industry in the Philippines

Teleperformance productivity innovation app benefits local and global brands

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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Teleperformance productivity innovation app benefits local and global brands

Impact of Logistics Providers to Different Industries

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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Impact of Logistics Providers to Different Industries

HID Global Introduces HID ELEMENT For Superior Quality, High-Volume Industrial and Financial Card Printing

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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HID Global Introduces HID ELEMENT For Superior Quality, High-Volume Industrial and Financial Card Printing

Shell Livewire Partners with Gov't to Nurture Startup Ecosystem

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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Shell Livewire Partners with Gov't to Nurture Startup Ecosystem

Discover 4 ways how you can use Twitter as an educational tool

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.

At...

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Discover 4 ways how you can use Twitter as an educational tool

ePLDT joins Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, bolsters digital pivot for PH biz

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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ePLDT joins Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, bolsters digital pivot for PH biz

10 years after introducing data, Globe embarks on ambitious network upgrade anew

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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10 years after introducing data, Globe embarks on ambitious network upgrade anew

JP Marzan unveils new disinfection system amid COVID-19 pandemic

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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JP Marzan unveils new disinfection system amid COVID-19 pandemic

NTT Research, Inc. CEO Kazu Gomi to speak at the Philippine Digital Convention 2020

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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NTT Research, Inc. CEO Kazu Gomi to speak at the Philippine Digital Convention 2020

How Connected Teddy Bears, Coffee Makers and Connected Cars Are Challenging Security Teams

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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How Connected Teddy Bears, Coffee Makers and Connected Cars Are Challenging Security Teams

NEW INFO-SHARING APP AIMS TO FOSTER DIGITAL BAYANIHAN IN COMMUNITIES

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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NEW INFO-SHARING APP AIMS TO FOSTER DIGITAL BAYANIHAN  IN COMMUNITIES

Globe wins Global Rising Star Award for most improved video experience

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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Globe wins Global Rising Star Award for most improved video experience

DITO Telecommunity taps Fortinet as primary cyber security provider

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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DITO Telecommunity taps Fortinet as primary cyber security provider

Globe announces more areas in Metro Manila as 5G ready!

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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Globe announces more areas in Metro Manila as 5G ready!

Why Your Industry Can Benefit from Secure SD-WAN Too

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...

Why Your Industry Can Benefit from Secure SD-WAN Too

Online learning as a disaster resilience response—A Lenovo perspective

Lenovo’s EdVision program braces the education sector for disruptions, upskills students for a digital future

  • As disasters often disrupt schooling in the Philippines, the education sector must strengthen its resilience to uphold the continuous education of children.
  • A tech assisted shift will significantly change the game for the sector, making online...

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Online learning as a disaster resilience response—A Lenovo perspective

DepEd strengthens preparations for distance learning with NEAP transformation and dry-run simulations

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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DepEd strengthens preparations for distance learning with NEAP transformation and dry-run simulations

PLDT strengthens defenses vs child porn, blocks over 2,900 sites

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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PLDT strengthens defenses vs child porn, blocks over 2,900 sites

ePLDT to enable PH businesses with Salesforce partnership

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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 ePLDT to enable PH businesses with Salesforce partnership

Mastercard Launches Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Testing Platform

● 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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Mastercard Launches Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Testing Platform

Microsoft Non-Profits & employer partners launch program to increase employability for people with disabilities in Asia Pacific

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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Microsoft Non-Profits & employer partners launch program to increase employability for people with disabilities in Asia Pacific

CDO Foodsphere makes Globe Cloud its top digital solution

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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CDO Foodsphere makes Globe Cloud its top digital solution

ePLDT launches 'Simply ERP' for streamlined business operations  

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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ePLDT launches 'Simply ERP' for streamlined business operations  

ISG Paragon Awards APAC Recognize Unisys and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for Civil Registry System Modernization

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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ISG Paragon Awards APAC Recognize Unisys and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for Civil Registry System Modernization

Holcim highlights reliability, partnership in digital campaign for flagship brand Excel

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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Holcim highlights reliability, partnership in digital campaign for flagship brand Excel

Fortinet Acquires Cloud Security and Networking Innovator OPAQ Networks

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.

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Fortinet Acquires Cloud Security and Networking Innovator OPAQ Networks

Pru Life UK establishes AI and Data Analytics Center to accelerate digital transformation

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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Pru Life UK establishes AI and Data Analytics Center to accelerate digital transformation

Experts see pandemic accelerating adoption of AI solutions in customer service

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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Experts see pandemic accelerating adoption of AI solutions in customer service

How Filipino SMEs ‘Reset for the Rebound’ Post-COVID-19

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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How Filipino SMEs ‘Reset for the Rebound’ Post-COVID-19

Data drives COVID-19 recovery for Asia Pacific businesses and global travel bounces back with a more local focus

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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Data drives COVID-19 recovery for Asia Pacific businesses and global travel bounces back with a more local focus

UBX’s online shop builder Sentro now with over 13,000 sign-ups

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.

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UBX’s online shop builder Sentro now with over 13,000 sign-ups

Singlife and GCash now offering no-fuss protection to Filipinos

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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Singlife and GCash now offering no-fuss protection to Filipinos

MSI Officially Enters the Business Laptop Market With New Logo

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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MSI Officially Enters the Business Laptop Market  With New Logo

SAP Recognized by Top Research Firms as a Leader in Supply Chain Management

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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SAP Recognized by Top Research Firms as a Leader in Supply Chain Management

Fujitsu Philippines selects NetFoundry’s Zero Trust Networking Platform

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.

With the sudden changes brought by the...

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Fujitsu Philippines selects NetFoundry’s Zero Trust Networking Platform

PLDT Enterprise powers DTI Negosyo Centers nationwide

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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PLDT Enterprise powers DTI Negosyo Centers nationwide

Three Philippine Teams Named as Finalists to the Alibaba GET Global Challenge 2020

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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Three Philippine Teams Named as Finalists to the Alibaba GET Global Challenge 2020

Poly Says Hybrid Working is the New Collaboration Imperative

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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Poly Says Hybrid Working is the New Collaboration Imperative

ABS-CBN STUDIO TOURS, STORE, AND STUDIO EXPERIENCE CEASE OPERATIONS

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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ABS-CBN STUDIO TOURS, STORE, AND STUDIO EXPERIENCE CEASE OPERATIONS

Staying Ahead of the Curve

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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Staying Ahead of the Curve

Holcim partners with digital platform for construction sector to reach industry professionals

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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Holcim partners with digital platform for construction sector to reach industry professionals

Oxfam, Microsoft partner to provide cash aid to COVID-19 patients

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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Oxfam, Microsoft partner to provide cash aid to COVID-19 patients

Scaffolding 101: Five key things to ensure safe scaffolding installation

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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Scaffolding 101: Five key things to ensure safe scaffolding installation

KonsultaMD gives LGUs opportunity to bring doctors to remote brgys

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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KonsultaMD gives LGUs opportunity to bring doctors to remote brgys

SYKES' OneHOME courses upskill employees to enhance remote work capabilities

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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SYKES' OneHOME courses upskill employees to enhance remote work capabilities

Twitter supports disaster preparedness in Philippines with launch of dedicated search prompt

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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Twitter supports disaster preparedness in Philippines  with launch of dedicated search prompt

Holcim waste management unit gets ISO certifications anew

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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Holcim waste management unit gets ISO certifications anew

XDE Logistics modernizes operations with Globe Business ICT Solutions

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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XDE Logistics modernizes operations with Globe Business ICT Solutions

ePLDT strengthens Cyber Security portfolio with Endpoint Advanced Security

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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ePLDT strengthens Cyber Security portfolio with  Endpoint Advanced Security

PLDT Enterprise Launches Zero-Trust Cloud Networking Solution with NetFoundry Tie-up

PLDT Enterprise has announced its partnership with NetFoundry, as it continues efforts to strengthen its foothold in the information and communications technology (ICT) space.

The two companies endeavored to bring PLDT ZAP or Zero Trust Acceleration Platform solution into the corporate market, enabling businesses to easily spin up and create software defined networks in the cloud...

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PLDT Enterprise Launches Zero-Trust Cloud Networking Solution with NetFoundry Tie-up

Globe urges LGUs to explore e-commerce, cashless payments

With the need to pivot to the new normal, Globe encourages Local Government Units (LGUs) to boost their e commerce for convenience and safety of their constituents and to help SMEs in their online business.

In the recent Liveable Cities Challenge (LCC) Webinar Series: E Commerce in the New Normal,  Frances Caluya, Globe Industry Marketing Manager for Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes...

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Globe urges LGUs to explore e-commerce, cashless payments

Fortinet Unveils Secure SD-WAN For Multi-Cloud

Networking and security teams are constantly trying to maintain a balance between security, complexity, and application experience. This situation has become much more challenging with organizations adopting multiple clouds and hybrid cloud environments for their business needs. Fortinet’s new “Secure SD WAN for Multi Cloud” solution addresses these challenges by enabling...

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Fortinet Unveils Secure SD-WAN For Multi-Cloud

Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future

SINGAPORE –More than three quarters of people say they are “very concerned” about the environment and feel companies should be doing more to address their impact on the planet. As consumers look for ways to help tackle climate change through their own positive actions, many are limiting their use of single use plastics. To address this growing concern, Mastercard...

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Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future

Converge ICT Augments Customer Service Capabilities

Converge ICT, the country’s premier pure end to end fiber internet service provider, is augmenting its customer experience capabilities in response to the surge in applications and service inquiries, as more essential transactions and activities move online due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

“We have continuously strived to be true to our commitment to enable Filipinos to...

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Converge ICT Augments Customer Service Capabilities

Globe partners with Secureworks to help businesses secure their digital transformation

Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe, has partnered with Secureworks to help customers strengthen their security posture against cyber threats in a digitally connected world.

When organizations embrace digital technologies, they expand their attack surfaces and create new gateways for both opportunistic and targeted cyber threats. To help customers secure their...

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Globe partners with Secureworks to help businesses secure their digital transformation

ePLDT empowers over 248,000 students & teachers with global-class e-Learning tools

While e learning is not an entirely new concept, the COVID 19 pandemic has put its adoption at the fore to ensure that students continue their learning and access to education during this time.

ePLDT, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, continues to build its portfolio of solutions as well as its expertise in digital educational tools to help schools improve the quality of learning by...

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ePLDT empowers over 248,000 students & teachers with global-class e-Learning tools

IBM and SAP Announce New Offerings to Help Companies’ Journey to the Intelligent Enterprise

ARMONK, N.Y., and WALLDORF — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced their partnership’s next evolution, with plans to develop several new offerings designed to create a more predictable journey for businesses to become data driven intelligent enterprises.

The Evolution Partnership initiative intends to deliver new intelligent...

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IBM and SAP Announce New Offerings to Help Companies’ Journey to the Intelligent Enterprise

Fortinet Recognized as Winner of Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced it has won Microsoft’s 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year award. Fortinet was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

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Fortinet Recognized as Winner of Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year

PHINMA Education and PLDT enable students’ flexible learning with data plan

PHINMA Education, a fast growing network of schools in Southeast Asia, has partnered with PLDT to provide mobile data and access to learning platforms to students in five schools and universities across the Philippines.

“We are pleased to secure this partnership with PLDT Enterprise to help our students navigate education in the new normal,” says PHINMA Education...

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PHINMA Education and PLDT enable students’ flexible learning with data plan

917Ventures, AC Health team up for new healthcare app

With the current pandemic, it’s not easy for Filipinos to take care of their health. There have been delays in seeking medical help due to fear of contracting the virus when they go out to visit a doctor’s clinic or a pharmacy.

Healthcare providers, on the other hand, are also facing a challenge, as they have to handle a tremendous volume of patients while making sure that...

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917Ventures, AC Health team up for new  healthcare app

PayMaya Negosyo's 'Bizkarte' program supercharges MSME growth and recovery 

[27 JULY 2020] As the whole country adapts to changes brought about by the COVID 19 pandemic, many enterprising Filipinos are turning their entrepreneurship drive into full fledged businesses, utilizing the power of social media and cashless payments technologies. 

To help accelerate the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...

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PayMaya Negosyo's 'Bizkarte' program supercharges MSME growth and recovery 

Globe teams up with Bataan LGU to streamline SAP processing

The general community quarantine still follows the same guidelines from the enhanced community quarantine: go out only when necessary, practice social distancing, and wear masks at all times. To help maintain these guidelines, the Bataan local government unit (LGU) has tapped Globe to streamline the processing and approval of its Social Amelioration Program (SAP) for constituents.

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Globe teams up with Bataan LGU to streamline SAP processing

UnionBank is Retail Banker International’s Asia Pacific Retail Bank of the Year 2020

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) was declared the winner of Asia Pacific Retail Bank of the Year at the recent 35th Annual Retail Banking International Global Awards in London.

At the virtual awards ceremony that honored the best of the best in global retail banking, UnionBank was cited for its key initiatives particularly for the fintech ecosystem, serving as a leader in...

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UnionBank is Retail Banker International’s Asia Pacific Retail Bank of the Year 2020

Holcim advocates embedding sustainability in COVID recovery programs

Holcim Philippines’ Plan 2030 targets are designed to support the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainability Goals.

Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. reiterated its commitment to improving environmental and social performance as it supported calls for COVID 19 recovery programs to be aligned with efforts to address larger...

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Holcim advocates embedding sustainability in COVID recovery programs

EON partners with AiPayGo to Expand its Technology Stack

Union Bank of the Philippines, through EON, has entered into a partnership with Artificial Intelligence Payment Gateway Online (AiPayGo) to enhance EON’s award winning banking technology by leveraging on AiPayGo’s global fintech expertise and mobile technology solutions.

“With so many banking apps out there, customers are looking beyond payments and yearn for one that...

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EON partners with AiPayGo to Expand its Technology Stack

PLDT Enterprise, DTI to enable MSMEs restart with 3-month FREE business bundle

PLDT Enterprise, the Business to Business (b2b) arm of the country’s leading ICT and digital services provider, introduces a solutions bundle designed to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) get their businesses back on track.

Recognizing that businesses have differentiated digital priorities, PLDT Enterprise designed the said package with flexibility to allow MSMEs...

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PLDT Enterprise, DTI to enable MSMEs restart with 3-month FREE business bundle

Mastercard partners with tonik, Philippines' first digital-only neobank, to accelerate financial inclusion

Mastercard today announced a new partnership agreement with tonik, a two year old startup that recently received a bank license in the Philippines. Through this partnership, Mastercard will further enhance tonik’s market proposition by enabling the latter to issue a range of electronic payments products that tap into Mastercard’s global network and extensive business...

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Mastercard partners with tonik, Philippines' first digital-only neobank, to accelerate financial inclusion

Converge ICT commissions high capacity backbone in the Philippines to improve internet connectivity

Converge ICT, the country’s fastest growing local fiber internet provider, has commissioned an innovative and flexible high capacity backbone to give Filipino consumers and enterprises their most powerful connection yet. The new 400G metro backbone utilizes industry leading optical solutions from a United States based networking systems, services, and software company, paving the way to...

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Converge ICT commissions high capacity backbone in the Philippines to improve internet connectivity

Demystifying 5 Myths About Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Robots or “cobots” are more than just a cool innovation we all are excited to discover and utilize. It is in fact widely used in manufacturing companies around the world, wherein automation has increased productivity dramatically while realizing immense growth and sustainability. This has led to having cobots being hailed as one of the fastest growing products in...

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Demystifying 5 Myths About Collaborative Robots

Enabling business continuity through Teleperformance digital solutions

With Covid 19 disrupting business operations around the world, and people everywhere practicing social distancing, companies have been forced to reconsider how work gets done. Many businesses have opted to continue their operations through work at home arrangements. Yet these companies continue to face the challenge of providing an excellent customer experience to their clients while having to...

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Enabling business continuity through Teleperformance digital solutions

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise collaboration platform – Rainbow – takes on a new dimension

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise, the global leader in business communications and collaboration solutions, has upgraded its cloud based video and communications platform Rainbow to take the user experience to a new level and facilitate advanced interactions between larger groups of participants. Over the past months, the global Rainbow platform has seen dramatic growth in usage as companies and...

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise collaboration platform – Rainbow –   takes on a new dimension

EON lits LIGHT Microfinance, Inc. towards digital transformation Taps EON for faster disbursement of loans

Lead with Integrity and Good Governance in Helping Communities for Holistic Transformation (LIGHT) Microfinance, Inc. has announced the partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), through EON, to quickly get much needed loans in the hands of its customers –

mostly micro entrepreneurs persevering to grow their businesses.  Instead of getting checks...

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EON lits LIGHT Microfinance, Inc. towards digital transformation Taps EON for faster disbursement of loans

Fujitsu Sets Out the 'Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2020'

Fujitsu recently released its Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2020, which sets out how stakeholders can drive success in digital transformation during these uncertain times.

The current COVID 19 outbreak has an unprecedented impact on people’s lives, economies, and societies, all while the world experience other challenges, from climate change to rapid urbanization and an...

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Fujitsu Sets Out the 'Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2020'

Caring for customer service agents amidst the pandemic

“Working during the pandemic is so risky.  But it’s worse if we just stay at home and there’s no food to eat.  My house is so far from my work.  There’s no jeep so I have to walk.  Thankfully, during the ECQ (enhanced community quarantine), the company offered to house us so we can still work and have a salary.  And the company provided us...

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Caring for customer service agents amidst the pandemic

Former HSBC Head of Mortgages Backs Philippines’ First Mortgage Broker, Nook

Former HSBC Head of Mortgages, Steve Martinelli, has backed fintech, Nook, the Philippines’ first mortgage broking firm. He joins other top banking executives along with Australian entrepreneur, Chris Elder, as the group capitalizes on the growing yet underserved markets of South East Asia.

As an emerging market, the Philippines has one of the highest GDP growth rates in the...

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Former HSBC Head of Mortgages Backs Philippines’ First Mortgage Broker, Nook

Synology Announces C2 Expansion into North America

Synology Inc. today announced the launch of a new data center in Seattle for its cloud backup service Synology C2. The data center is the second location to offer C2 services with the first operating from Frankfurt. The expansion extends the reach of Synology C2 service to markets in America and Asia, offering new subscribers the choice of where to host their data.

"Augmenting on...

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Synology Announces C2 Expansion into North America

STATEMENT OF ABS-CBN PRESIDENT AND CEO CARLO KATIGBAK

We are deeply hurt that the Committee on Legislative Franchises has denied the franchise application of ABS CBN. We believe that we have been rendering service that is meaningful and valuable to the Filipino public. Nevertheless, we would like to thank the Committee for allowing us a chance to air our side on all the issues raised against us.

ABS CBN would like to thank all...

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STATEMENT OF ABS-CBN PRESIDENT AND CEO CARLO KATIGBAK

Globe Business and Zscaler team up to strengthen PH cybersecurity

In this day and age, cybersecurity has become a necessity more than a competitive advantage. The introduction of remote work, constant use of collaboration tools, digitization of personal records, mainstreaming of digital payments, and the daily exchange of company and customer data over the internet are only some of the factors that should make cybersecurity a priority for organizations...

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Globe Business and Zscaler team up to strengthen PH cybersecurity

How COVID-19 shows that technology is critical to getting SMEs back on track

The COVID 19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the critical role that technology plays both as an operations player and for business continuity purposes.

SAP Philippines Managing Director Edler Panlilio said the global health crisis changed how businesses operate as employees, customers, and organizations adjust to a new way of working such as working from home, transacting via online...

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How COVID-19 shows that technology is critical to getting SMEs back on track

ABS-CBN MAINTAINS BROADCAST ON ABS-CBN TVPLUS NOT COVERED BY NTC’S CDO

ABS CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak appealed to Congress for due process as the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) stated it will issue a cease and desist order (CDO) on the broadcast of ABS CBN programs on channel 43 frequency at the House panel hearing on ABS CBN’s franchise resumed today, June 29.  

Explaining the continued broadcast on ABS CBN TVplus...

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ABS-CBN MAINTAINS BROADCAST ON ABS-CBN TVPLUS NOT COVERED BY NTC’S CDO

Typhoons, Volcanic Eruptions and Pandemics: Natural Disasters Push Philippine Security Concerns to Highest in World - 2020 Unisy

New research from Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) reveals that in 2020 the Philippine public’s concern about security has increased, with concern about personal security and natural disasters increasing the most, according to the new 2020 Unisys Security Index.

The Unisys Security Index measures concerns of consumers on issues related to national, personal, financial and internet...

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Typhoons, Volcanic Eruptions and Pandemics: Natural Disasters Push Philippine Security Concerns to Highest in World - 2020 Unisy

SKYCABLE AND SKY FIBER CONTINUE TO OPERATE

SKY Cable Corporation today said that its SKYcable and SKY Fiber services continue to operate and serve its subscribers nationwide, as they are not covered by the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

“We wish to reiterate our assurance to our cable and broadband subscribers that they will continue to enjoy our services,” James Dumlao...

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SKYCABLE AND SKY FIBER CONTINUE TO OPERATE

Globe myBusiness teams up with international LMS providers to boost digital learning efforts in local schools

The global pandemic has encouraged many industries to adjust and find ways to thrive in the new normal. In the education sector, institutions are expected to explore new ways of learning while maintaining social distancing guidelines.

Earlier this month, the national government announced that face to face classes will be postponed until a COVID 19 vaccine is developed. The Department...

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Globe myBusiness teams up with international LMS providers to boost digital learning efforts in local schools

SKY CABLE CORPORATION STATEMENT ON THE CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED TO SKY DIRECT BY THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

SKYdirect’s 1.5 million subscribers nationwide, including those in remote areas that do not receive television signals, will be deprived of access to the channels we carry that bring them news, information, education and entertainment starting tonight June 30, 2020, as Sky Cable Corporation complies with the cease and desist order (CDO) issued by the National Telecommunications...

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SKY CABLE CORPORATION STATEMENT ON THE CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED TO SKY DIRECT BY THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

UnionBank bridges gap for unbanked Pinoys through cash-out via 11,000 remittance outlets nationwide

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently rolled out more cash out options for customers via 11,000 remittance counters across the Philippines, including in rural areas where most of the unbanked and underserved population are located.

This makes UnionBank the first Philippine bank to launch the largest cash out network in the country – a development seen to improve...

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UnionBank bridges gap for unbanked Pinoys through cash-out via  11,000 remittance outlets nationwide

Globe kicks off tribute campaign for local SMEs with special FB live event and inspirational video

As quarantine guidelines are slowly being loosened around the country, Globe myBusiness is paying tribute to an economic hero: the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), whose strength and resilience as they reopen and thrive in the new normal merit unwavering support through this year’s #SaludoSME campaign.

The campaign kicked off with a special Facebook Live event via...

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Globe kicks off tribute campaign for local SMEs with special FB live event and inspirational video

UnionBank builds Innovation Hub to further future-proof business

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the country’s leading digital bank, is building an innovation hub to ensure continued efficient digital collaboration and learning as well as maximum resiliency in the event of disasters and crises.

The five story UnionBank Innovation Campus – located South of Metro Manila will feature state of the art facilities such as the...

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UnionBank builds Innovation Hub to further future-proof business

Globe myBusiness powers Ateneo de Davao’s digital school year

Industries are developing ways to thrive amid the new normal brought by the COVID 19 pandemic. In the coming school year, educational institutions are transitioning to online learning to allow students to complete their requirements while staying safe at home.

Strengthening its position as an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning, Globe myBusiness has partnered...

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Globe myBusiness powers Ateneo de Davao’s digital school year

Globe services and assistance package for COVID-19 reaches P1.3B

During the first three months of the pandemic, Globe Telecom was able to come up with over P1.3 billion in combined services and assistance package for COVID 19.  This consists of support for Globe employees and vendor partners, services and promos, external fund raising efforts, and monetary and in kind donations.

The bulk of the amount went to salaries and benefits which Globe...

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Globe services and assistance package for COVID-19 reaches P1.3B

Teleperformance revolutionizes the Work-at-Home environment with TP Cloud Campus

Teleperformance, a global leader in digitally integrated business services, recently announced a revolutionary new global operating model, the Teleperformance Cloud Campus, an innovative solution for enabling the ‘new normal’ work at home (WAH) environment.

Prior to the pandemic, as part of its future of work development process, Teleperformance was already designing...

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Teleperformance revolutionizes the Work-at-Home environment with TP Cloud Campus

Globe E-skwela tackles online lesson creation and materials development

Live demonstrations on applications of online instructional design as well as industry best practices were featured during the latest installment of Globe myBusiness’ E skwela online learning series.

Leading the discussion on lesson creation and materials development in the new normal were industry experts and full time faculty members, Lea Sacdalan Abarentos and Jag Garcia, of...

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 Globe E-skwela tackles online lesson creation and materials development

Industry Leaders Launch PayID, the Universal ID for Payments

Today, leading technology, finance and nonprofit companies join forces to announce the launch of PayID, a universal payment ID to simplify the process of sending and receiving money globally  across any payment network and any currency. GoPay, Ripple, Coins.ph Blockchain.com, BitPay, Brave, Flutterwave, Mercy Corps and others have collaborated on the development of PayID through the Open...

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Industry Leaders Launch PayID, the Universal ID for Payments

Globe urges customers to use reporting tool for spam/scam cases

As cases of mobile fraud and spamming continue to escalate during the pandemic, Globe Telecom is encouraging its customers to use the company’s reporting tool to stop unscrupulous people from taking advantage or deceiving the general public through calls and text messages.

By visiting https://www.globe.com.ph/stop spam.html and filling out the online form, Globe customers can...

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Globe urges customers to use reporting tool for spam/scam cases

Ateneo gets first runner-up prize from international business case competition

History is made! Ateneo de Manila University was recently named first runner up at the prestigious HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition. In the photo is the team that represented Ateneo in the competition, composed of: (L to R) Annicka Koteh, Lucia Lorenzo, Isa Villanueva, and Javi Macasaet.

The Ateneo de Manila University recently made history as the first...

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Ateneo gets first runner-up prize from international business case competition

Leading document verification provider teams up with Trinity University of Asia to promote overseas career growth

Global leader in verification solutions, TrueProfile.io, forges a partnership with Trinity University of Asia (TUA) to enable students and fresh graduates to authenticate their documents, in an effort to boost the global competitiveness of local scholars.

As it celebrates its foundation week, TUA sets its sights on providing its students with more avenues for career enhancement by...

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Leading document verification provider teams up with Trinity University of Asia to promote overseas career growth

51Talk’s Social Media Campaign Brings Attention to Teach from Home

The Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on May 20 that his department estimated around 4 to 5 million Filipinos will be unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, following the month long nationwide lockdown.

Though lockdowns have been effectively flattening the infection curve, the trade off is painful. As tourism, trade, and consumption drastically drop during the...

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51Talk’s Social Media Campaign Brings Attention to Teach from Home

Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

Supply Chain managers have long been familiar with managing the fluctuations in supply and demand to minimize risks. The arrival of COVID 19, however, has created unprecedented challenges not only on supply chains’ key performance indicators but also on people’s lives and the foundation of global and national economies.

All companies, regardless of industry and region, are...

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Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

Industry Leaders Launch PayID, the Universal ID for Payments

Today, leading technology, finance and nonprofit companies join forces to announce the launch of PayID, a universal payment ID to simplify the process of sending and receiving money globally – across any payment network and any currency. GoPay, Ripple, Coins.ph Blockchain.com, BitPay, Brave, Flutterwave, Mercy Corps and others have collaborated on the development of PayID through the...

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Industry Leaders Launch PayID, the Universal ID for Payments

Palo Alto Networks Launches World's First ML-Powered NGFW

As organizations defend their ever increasing points of entry against cyberattacks that continue to morph and rise, Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, introduces the world’s first ML Powered Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), which embeds machine learning (ML) in the core of the firewall to proactively assist in intelligently stopping threats, securing...

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Palo Alto Networks Launches World's First ML-Powered NGFW

Fortinet Establishes Corporate Foundation to Protect and Positively Impact Our Communities Worldwide

Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer at Fortinet

“Since the beginning when Fortinet was founded 20 years ago, we deliberately created a culture built on technology innovation and continued learning. Through the establishment of a Corporate Foundation, we are extending investments in security training and education, employee...

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Fortinet Establishes Corporate Foundation to Protect and Positively Impact Our Communities Worldwide

How COVID-19 shows that technology is critical to getting SMEs back on track

The COVID 19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the critical role that technology plays both as an operations player and for business continuity purposes.

SAP Philippines Managing Director Edler Panlilio said the global health crisis changed how businesses operate as employees, customers, and organizations adjust to a new way of working such as working from home, transacting via online...

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How COVID-19 shows that technology is critical to getting SMEs back on track

Sustainability Advantages Among Top Business Ink Benefits

With sustainability becoming an ever increasing objective of today’s companies, it is no wonder that business inkjet products are garnering growing interest. In fact, Keypoint Intelligence forecasts a 3.2% compound annual growth rate for these products in Asia Pacific through 2021, driven by “green” features as well as their simpler design and lower cost per page compared to...

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Sustainability Advantages Among Top Business Ink Benefits

PLDT Enterprise partners with AIM for local hackathon to fight COVID-19

PLDT Enterprise, through its innovation arm PLDT Innolab, recently supported the local hackathon launched by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) which aimed to crowdsource digital solutions and ideas that would help in the battle against COVID 19. 

 The Bayanihan@AIM hackathon was held to generate innovative ideas and practical...

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PLDT Enterprise partners with AIM for local hackathon to fight COVID-19

Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

Supply Chain managers have long been familiar with managing the fluctuations in supply and demand to minimize risks. The arrival of COVID 19, however, has created unprecedented challenges not only on supply chains’ key performance indicators but also on people’s lives and the foundation of global and national economies.

All companies, regardless of industry and region, are...

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Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

PLDT Enterprise, Century Pacific join hands for COVID-19 response operations

Amid the ongoing modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) to fight the COVID 19 pandemic, PLDT Enterprise pledges connectivity support to the Century Pacific Food, Inc. to ensure its continuous flow of operations.

PLDT Enterprise provided Smart Pocket Wi Fi units for the Filipino food manufacturer to help them in shipping tuna and sardines from Mindanao to Luzon as part...

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PLDT Enterprise, Century Pacific join hands for COVID-19 response operations

Grundfos Foundation supports more than 1,000 orphaned children and childcare frontline workers in the Philippines

The Covid 19 quarantine regulations and social distancing has put a lot of pressure and stress on numerous child caring organizations about the food and basic supplies they require to operate. Amidst this pandemic, the Grundfos Foundation responded to the needs of eight SOS Children’s Villages around the Philippines by donating food, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment...

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Grundfos Foundation supports more than 1,000 orphaned children and childcare frontline workers in the Philippines

Suspected Online Fraud Originating from the Philippines Doubled During Pandemic —TransUnion

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) recently released its analysis of digital fraud trends in the Philippines. Its assessment found that the percentage of suspected online fraud originating from the Philippines more than doubled when comparing the periods Jan. 1 March 10 and March 11 April 28, increasing 119%. This makes the Philippines the country with the 76th highest percentage of digital suspected...

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Suspected Online Fraud Originating from the Philippines Doubled During Pandemic —TransUnion

PLDT Enterprise lays the groundwork for business resilience under the ‘new normal’

The world has felt the negative effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) on the economy and society at large, pushing organizations and businesses to adapt to new ways of operating in order to survive. 

The difficulties brought about by the global pandemic challenged the business climate: some businesses faced bankruptcy risks while most businesses halted operations...

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PLDT Enterprise lays the groundwork for business resilience under the ‘new normal’

Holcim recommends building solutions for safer, faster construction amid COVID-19

Holcim Philippines’ SFCrete is among several building solutions that can help contractors finish projects safely and on time despite manpower restrictions as it allows road pavements to be ready for use in one day compared with 14 days with regular concrete. Photo above shows SFCrete team when it was used in EDSA repairs four years ago.

Leading cement...

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Holcim recommends building solutions for safer, faster construction amid COVID-19

Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

Supply Chain managers have long been familiar with managing the fluctuations in supply and demand to minimize risks. The arrival of COVID 19, however, has created unprecedented challenges not only on supply chains’ key performance indicators but also on people’s lives and the foundation of global and national economies.

All companies, regardless of industry and region, are...

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Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

Work-From-Home Hacks: 5 Ways Scanners can help you in remote working

Amid the current global health crisis, remote working has become the ‘new normal’ for almost every business. With the implementation of lockdowns and community quarantines that help control the movement of people and stop the spread of COVID 19, today’s flexible working practices urge employees to remain productive while working from home.

If you are one of those...

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Work-From-Home Hacks: 5 Ways Scanners can help you in remote working

Online ESL platform 51Talk turns over P5.25M donation to FFCCCI

51Talk turned over P5.25M worth of PPE’s to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII). From L R are Brgy. 281 Z 26 Manila Chairman Jefferson Lau, FFCCCII External Affairs Committee Chairman Nelson Guevarra, 51Talk Country Head Jennifer Que, and Manila Overseas Chinese Service Center Vice Chairman Amado Chua.

Three hospitals in Metro...

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Online ESL platform 51Talk turns over P5.25M donation to FFCCCI

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Customer Experience

The customer has become increasingly influential in determining businesses’ strategies and shaping their reputations across the globe. For Southeast Asia’s SMEs in the retail and hospitality sectors, focusing on the customer experience has become even more important to the future of these businesses.

However, research has found that companies in Southeast Asia have...

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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Customer Experience

data.org Issues an Open Call for $10M Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge

Today, data.org issued an open call for breakthrough ideas that harness the power of data science to help people and communities rebound and remain resilient in the wake of COVID 19 and its economic impact. Launched in partnership with Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Rockefeller Foundation, the $10 Million...

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data.org Issues an Open Call for $10M Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge

Using math to outpace COVID-19

The mathematical model that serves as the heart of a groundbreaking platform, called the Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance Using Spatio Temporal Epidemiological Modeler for Early Detection of Diseases (FASSSTER), took center stage in the latest installment of Ateneo de Manila University’s webinar.

Dr. Elvie de Lara Tuprio, Mathematical Modeling Team Lead for FASSSTER...

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Using math to outpace COVID-19

Robotic Automation Pivotal in Powering Manufacturers in Philippines After COVID-19 Universal Robots' collaborative robots co

Universal Robots, Denmark based collaborative robots (cobots) technology market leader, today urged Philippines manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of robotic automation in order to remain competitive and efficient ahead of tough economic times after the COVID 19 pandemic.

Universal Robots’ e Series family collaboratively functioning with workers

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Robotic Automation Pivotal in Powering Manufacturers  in Philippines After COVID-19  Universal Robots' collaborative robots co

KonsultaMD releases video app for 24/7medical consultation

Telehealth service KonsultaMD has released an app that allows customers to engage in teleconsultation with a licensed doctor anytime via voice or video without leaving the comforts of their own homes.

The app keeps the customer’s account information such as check up history and remaining subscription balance and lets the users to top up their subscription as well as request e...

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KonsultaMD releases video app for 24/7medical consultation

UnionBank urges over 1,100 businesses to digitize to survive in the new normal

Over 1,100 small business owners, entrepreneurs and corporates attended a recent webinar on business transformation in the midst of a pandemic, organized by Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) in partnership with Tech Up Pilipinas, the Distributed Ledger Technology Association of the Philippines, UBX and UnionBank GlobalLinker.

In the webinar titled “Digitize and...

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UnionBank urges over 1,100 businesses to digitize to survive in the new normal

Fujitsu Offers Free Access to Intellectual Property Rights to Support Fight Against COVID-19 Fujitsu Limited

Fujitsu Limited today announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, it will commit to the "Open COVID Pledge," which promotes free access to participants' intellectual property rights for activities aimed at ending the global spread of the disease.

In committing to the Open COVID Pledge, which originated in the US...

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Fujitsu Offers Free Access to Intellectual Property Rights to Support Fight Against COVID-19 Fujitsu Limited

Why ERP Can Be The Secret To Fueling A Recovery For Midsize Companies

Disruption, in general, is enough to compel midsize companies to make significant changes to their business processes across service, sales, marketing, finance, workforce management, and production planning. But when that “disruption” turns into a full force global crisis, business leaders find themselves searching for ways to keep their business afloat and hold themselves together...

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Why ERP Can Be The Secret To Fueling A Recovery For Midsize Companies

Globe partners with Philippine Red Cross to support rapid COVID-19 response app

With the unfamiliar situation brought upon by the COVID 19 pandemic, Globe believes that knowing how to stay informed in such times is crucial in ensuring the safety of Filipino citizens and in helping frontliners contain the spread of COVID 19 in the country.

That is why Globe is teaming up with the Philippine Red Cross to support RC143, a contact tracing mobile app created by Red...

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Globe partners with Philippine Red Cross to support rapid COVID-19 response app

PH hospitals strengthen cybersecurity during COVID-19

Amid the ongoing global pandemic, Philippine hospitals engaged in COVID 19 response now also face cybersecurity threats with cyber criminals exploiting the pandemic to contrive their cyberattacks and take advantage of vulnerable systems during this time.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) recently raised alerts...

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PH hospitals strengthen cybersecurity during COVID-19

UBX partners with Lazada to aid online businesses amid COVID-19

Most businesses today are battling the waves to stay alive and their only sensible solution is to take out a loan. Even e commerce is not saved from this catastrophe. 

Seeing how these businesses are struggling to survive on limited resources, Lazada and Union Bank of the Philippines’ fintech subsidiary UBX, through its lending marketplace, SeekCap, have partnered together...

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UBX partners with Lazada to aid online businesses amid COVID-19

Microsoft, Developers Connect PH create technology solutions to combat COVID-19

Together with the Department of Science and Technology and Microsoft Philippines, IT developers, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts from Developers Connect Philippines (DEVCON) collaborated to develop digital solutions to address the COVID 19 situation in the country. Among the platforms developed were RapidPassPH and TraceCovid.ph, applications that...

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Microsoft, Developers Connect PH create technology solutions to combat COVID-19

Delivering Better Public Service with Epson Scanners

Collecting and maintaining a large amount of information is a challenging task for any local government unit (LGU) as they process, manage, and file hundreds of documents every day. Since most LGUs still operate using systems that employ paper based filing methods, retrieving files tends to be a time consuming task of looking through cabinets and piles of papers.

To streamline this...

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Delivering Better Public Service with Epson Scanners

As service technicians attend to subscribers' concerns SKY SETS FRIENDLY SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR SKY SERVICE TEAMS

As the country shifts to the new normal, SKY subscribers can continue to rely on a safe service when SKY technicians visit their homes.  Beginning this May, Sky technicians will be ready to assist subscribers with technical concerns that require in home servicing by implementing safety procedures that benefit both its subscribers and frontline workers. 

The SKY team will be...

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As service technicians attend to subscribers' concerns  SKY SETS FRIENDLY SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR SKY SERVICE TEAMS

COVID-19: Cloud Threat Landscape

Unit 42 researchers found 56,200+ of the NRDs are hosted in one of the top four popular cloud service providers (CSPs), such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Alibaba:

Executive Summary

Unit 42 researchers analyzed 1.2 million newly registered domain (NRD) names containing keywords related to the COVID 19 pandemic...

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Fujitsu Philippines marks 45th year of Shaping Tomorrow

Fujitsu Philippines Inc. (FPI), one of the country’s leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system integrators, marks another milestone as it recently celebrated its 45th anniversary.

In its 45th year, Fujitsu Philippines expressed its commitment to strengthening its presence in the country through its offerings, spanning from devices to ICT solutions and...

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Fujitsu Philippines marks 45th year of Shaping Tomorrow

Helping Journalists to Get the Most out of Twitter #ThankAJournalist to show appreciation for journalism and storytelling

World Press Freedom Day is an important day for Twitter, as journalists and newsrooms are part of the fabric that makes Twitter great. Journalists help make Twitter the platform where you’ll find what’s happening, and we want to recognize the importance of this partnership in Asia Pacific and across the world. Recently due to COVID 19, newsrooms and journalists are often working...

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How Epson Inkjet’s Heat-Free Technology can help Businesses and the Environment

Printing is possibly one of society’s most important technological breakthroughs. The printing press, one of the earliest printing devices developed in China and later in Europe in the 1500s, revolutionized society as it allowed the mass production of books, pamphlets, and newspapers. Since then, printers have become smaller and more functional, especially with the rise of new...

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How Epson Inkjet’s Heat-Free Technology can help Businesses  and the Environment

Taiwan creates pandemic prevention product ecosystem

An ecosystem of pandemic prevention products and related industries has already been formed in Taiwan, aimed at offering assistance in the fight against the raging COVID 19 outbreak, the country’s trade representatives said Monday.

Taiwan has already shown the world its resilience, integration capacity and advanced medical practices. Walter Yeh, President and CEO of TAITRA, said...

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PLDT Enterprise provides Philippine Army COVID-19 quarantine sites with free connectivity

As part of its continuous efforts to support the country's response to COVID 19, PLDT Enterprise deploys free connectivity support to the quarantine areas covered by the Philippine Army.

All quarantine areas manned by uniformed personnel in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila for COVID 19 patients now have business grade fiber internet which leverages on PLDT Group's most expansive fiber...

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PLDT Enterprise provides Philippine Army COVID-19 quarantine sites with free connectivity

New Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform Drastically Lowers Data Storage Costs and Simplifies Data Infrastructure Management

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today introduced Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) E990, the company’s new storage platform for midsize enterprise customers.

The E990’s high performance and low latency supercharge business applications, and industry leading data de duplication guarantees storage cost reductions. Hitachi Ops...

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New Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform Drastically Lowers Data Storage Costs and Simplifies Data Infrastructure Management

Globe extends free unlimited WiFi to more LGUs and hospitals nationwide

With the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other high risk provinces to May 15, Globe is extending its free unlimited Internet via GoWiFi, in government designated quarantine areas, residence areas and more hospitals for the benefit of medical frontliners and patients.
Free unlimited GoWiFi will be available in the following locations until...

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Globe extends free unlimited WiFi to more LGUs and hospitals nationwide

HP small business owner study highlights family, purpose and technology at the core of modern Filipino businesses

Key findings:
• In the Philippines, Filipinos are most likely to start and build a business with the intent of passing it on to their family to ensure stable livelihood for future generations
• 80% of Filipino small business owners said that they have a duty to protect the environment and contribute to the community
• 63% of Filipino small business owners see...

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HP small business owner study highlights family, purpose and technology at the core of modern Filipino businesses

Repatriated seafarers on 2GO quarantine facilities stay in touch via Smart

Repatriated Filipino seafarers will now be able to stay in touch with their families as they complete their mandatory quarantine period through the help of Smart Communications, Inc (Smart).

Smart has donated a thousand pre loaded SIM cards to shipping and logistics company 2GO Group, Inc., which is working with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Health (DOH) and...

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 Repatriated seafarers on 2GO quarantine facilities stay in touch via Smart

Holcim helps Philippines in Covid-19 fight

To contribute to the nation’s fight against Covid 19, cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. (HPI) is shifting its corporate citizenship budget to provide medical supplies to hospitals assigned to treat coronavirus patients and relief items to its affected communities.

The company has allocated a substantial share of the budget for corporate citizenship program Holcim Helps...

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Holcim helps Philippines in Covid-19 fight

UP-PGH, PLDT upgrade Action Center with Telemedicine Program

Since the establishment of the University of the Philippines Manila Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH) Bayanihan Na! COVID 19 Action Center on March 30, 2020, PLDT Enterprise has served as its backbone through its connectivity infrastructure, Hotline 155 200. 

The hotline service, a joint effort between UP PGH’s in house IT Team and PLDT Enterprise Business...

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UP-PGH, PLDT upgrade Action Center with Telemedicine Program

TP offers new upskilling opportunities for its people, launches TP Analytics Academy

Teleperformance in the Philippines, the global leader in digitally integrated business services, officially launched its latest people development program called Teleperformance Analytics Academy last February 12, 2020 at the Makati Diamond Residences.

The Teleperformance Analytics Academy aims to grow the skills and expertise of TP employees on data science and analytics, and build a...

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TP offers new upskilling opportunities for its people,  launches TP Analytics Academy

DOUBLE WHAMMY: Pandemic threatens both physical, online world as cybercriminals persist on exploiting COVID-19 to trick users, o

With more than two million cases globally, the coronavirus pandemic has undeniably created a massive disruption and continues to pose a real life threat to humans from around the world.

But has this invisible risk crossed the physical world and reached the online domain? Findings from the researchers of global cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggest so.

“Is the pandemic...

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DOUBLE WHAMMY: Pandemic threatens both physical, online world as cybercriminals persist on exploiting COVID-19 to trick users, o

Epson named number one projector brand in the Philippines and worldwide for 19 consecutive years

Epson has been named the number one projector brand in the Philippines and SE Asia, as well as worldwide by Futuresource Consulting[1], having held the leadership position for 19 consecutive years. The milestone reflects Epson’s continued market leadership and constant innovation in the visual imaging industry.

Epson’s worldwide market share for projectors have increased...

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Epson named number one projector brand in the Philippines and worldwide for 19 consecutive years

New myTrueProfile page creates link between overseas employers and verified professionals

Global leader in verification solutions TrueProfile.io, recently revealed its new and improved myTrueProfile page, in its bid to accelerate career prospects overseas and aid its applicants in securing coveted jobs abroad. Fresh graduates and young professionals can now build a shareable, online digital resume, where all their credentials are verified.

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Kingston Technology Leads Channel SSD Shipments in 2019

Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its SSD business continues to grow at a strong rate following an astounding 2019. SSD demand through Q1 2020 remained high due to continued growth in the client, enterprise and OEM sectors. Since 2019, Kingston has broadened its SSD portfolio with three new client SSDs, five data center specific...

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Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Delivers Optimal User Experience for Remote Workers

One of the most critical strategies for businesses undergoing digital transformation is to ensure that growth and expansion is built on a distributed infrastructure. This not only enables them to quickly adapt to today’s dynamic business environments. It also more effectively supports their BCDR (business continuity and disaster recovery) strategy so they can stay open and productive...

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Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Delivers Optimal User Experience for Remote Workers

DENR-EMB San Fernando takes on Digital Archiving with Epson Scanners

In today’s modern workplace, traditional organizational archives are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Gone are the dusty, dim lit storage rooms, floor to ceiling shelves full of paper and stacks of cardboard boxes bursting with files and folders.  Enterprises are learning to effectively manage the growing mass of documents they generate and use modern scanning technology to...

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DENR-EMB San Fernando takes on Digital Archiving  with Epson Scanners

The silver lining for working from home: Is your business's IT environment ready for the challenge during COVID-19 outbreak?

Panicked responses to the infamous COVID 19 have triggered strange, yet substantial adaptation in remote collaboration innovations in work places all around the world. It’s not however, just large companies that are suffering in the wake of panic. Some SMBs are also taking cautionary measures for employees to work from home to avoid any chance of virus spreading among the staff.
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The silver lining for working from home: Is your business's IT environment ready for the challenge during COVID-19 outbreak?

8 OUT OF 10 SMEs IN PHILIPPINES SEE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

According to a new survey commissioned by leading printing solutions provider Epson, more than eight out of 10 (86%) small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines identified digital technology adoption as the way to improve business processes, especially customer experience. SMEs in the country shared this belief more than other respondents in the region, second only to...

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 8 OUT OF 10 SMEs IN PHILIPPINES SEE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

How the shift into a digital lifestyle may change life as we know it From learning how to bake to getting a mortgage broker —

We’ve heard it all before: the future is digital. But we may only be understanding the gravity of this statement now that we’re going through a global health crisis. Nearly all aspects of life have changed dramatically as the whole world finds ways to adapt to what appears to be the new normal.

Specifically in the Philippines, the government has imposed an...

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How the shift into a digital lifestyle may change life as we know it From learning how to bake to getting a mortgage broker —

#GlobeAdvisory: Keeping The Network Healthy

We wish to dispel rumors circulating in chat groups claiming telecommunications services in the country will crash due to the tremendous amount of internet traffic attributed to more people working from home as a result of the extended Luzon wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).

These reports are untrue and should be treated as fake news.

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 #GlobeAdvisory: Keeping The Network Healthy

Five little ways to help others during the quarantine The little acts of kindness go a long way to show how we are #OneAgainstCO

As the entire country deals with the current public health situation, it can be tough to find spots of hope and happiness in the confines of our home. While we may be healthy physically, it is also important to keep our mental health in check. In a time of difficulty, it isn’t too hard for all of us to be someone else’s source of light with small acts of kindness even when we...

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Five little ways to help others during the quarantine The little acts of kindness go a long way to show how we are #OneAgainstCO

Fujitsu expands ScanSnap Cloud in Asia-Pacific Region Cloud service enables PC-less scanning for increased efficiency at work an

PFU Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., the headquarter for Fujitsu scanner business in Southeast Asia, today announced the regional expansion of ScanSnap Cloud, a service that enables ScanSnap users to streamline workflow by delivering scanned data directly to their favorite cloud services such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, Google Photo, and OneDrive*1, without a computer or mobile device.

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Fujitsu expands ScanSnap Cloud in Asia-Pacific Region Cloud service enables PC-less scanning for increased efficiency at work an

Tips on how companies can secure its work environment

The COVID 19 pandemic has significantly paralyzed the world. Many countries, including the Philippines, have implemented their own lock down protocols, leaving numerous organizations to roll out work from home arrangements with their employees. This move seeks to protect the health, safety and security of employees while maintaining business continuity. However, moving from a secured...

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SAP Addresses Supply Chain and Business Travel Disruption Around COVID-19

Safety and well being continue to be the top priority across the world as we manage through the deepening effects of the coronavirus.

All businesses are facing unprecedented challenges right now as the impact on the global economy continues. Business travel is restricted, events are cancelled, and supply chains have been weakened — it is not “business as usual” in any...

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SAP Addresses Supply Chain and Business Travel Disruption Around COVID-19

Microsoft Introduces New Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Subscriptions

Microsoft today announced the refresh of Office 365 to Microsoft 365, a subscription that will better help users build professional and creative skills, organize personal planning and business operations, and allow deeper, more convenient, and safer connections with family and loved ones. 

An evolution of Office 365, Microsoft 365 builds on the foundation of Office 365, infusing...

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 Microsoft Introduces New Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Subscriptions

UnionBank deploys Phl's first 5G 'Bank On Wheels' to help communities amid ECQ

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is deploying the country’s first ever 5G mobile banking kiosk to different areas in the country to help make banking services more accessible to customers, amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented in Luzon to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19.)

Rolled out early this month, UnionBank’s...

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 UnionBank deploys Phl's first 5G 'Bank On Wheels' to help communities amid ECQ

OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE LEADS DISTRIBUTION OF BOTTLED WATER

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDDRMC) Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, activated the pre agreement with United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) ARISE Philippines network and partner Nature Spring, with the 1st batch delivery of 43,000 SM Bottled Water to various frontliners in Metro Manila, dealing with the...

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OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE LEADS DISTRIBUTION OF BOTTLED WATER

Microsoft celebrates the 3rd anniversary of Teams: The hub for teamwork and productivity

Microsoft marks the third anniversary of Teams this week – a platform that is continually shaping a new culture of work and collaboration worldwide.

Thousands of organizations, large and small, have been using Teams as a hub for daily work, helping them to stay connected and engaged. Worldwide, 44 million people are using Teams on a daily basis*, including 93 of the Fortune 100.

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Microsoft celebrates the 3rd anniversary of Teams: The hub for teamwork and productivity

SM SUPERMALLS TO WAIVE TENANT RENTALS NATIONWIDE

The SM Supermalls announced today it will waive rentals to all tenants nationwide from March 16 to April 14, 2020. This is to offer tenants some relief during this trying time, so that they can in turn lend more assistance to their employees during the period of Community Quarantine.

“We share our tenants partners’ concerns at the unfortunate situation and will waive...

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SM SUPERMALLS TO WAIVE TENANT RENTALS NATIONWIDE

Epson honors 100 years of Philippine Cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

Marking 100 years of Philippine Cinema, Art Fair Philippines in partnership with Epson Philippines presented The Unconfined Cinema—Art Fair’s inaugural film section which showcased masterful local films as a collective representation of Philippine Cinema without boundaries.

Curated by film critic Philbert Dy, film composer Erwin Romulo and film archivist and historian Teddy...

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Epson honors 100 years of Philippine Cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

Canon Philippines and Philippine Red Cross send aid to help Taal volcanic eruption evacuees

In line with its corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which enjoins all people to live and work together for the common good into the future, Canon’s four companies in the Philippines and its staff have pledged a total of PHP290,000 to the Philippine Red Cross. This donation is dedicated to Filipinos affected by the Taal volcanic eruption.

“Canon Philippines has always been an...

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Canon Philippines and Philippine Red Cross send aid to help Taal volcanic eruption evacuees

UnionBank drives financial inclusion in PH, brings rural bank partners to cloud with Microsoft

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) partnered with Microsoft and Swiss software company Temenos to bring Filipino banking to the cloud platform Azure and expand opportunities for financial inclusion and innovation in the Philippines.

Under the tripartite agreement, UnionBank’s fintech arm, UBX, now has the capability to enable rural banks, microfinance entities, and...

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UnionBank drives financial inclusion in PH, brings rural bank partners to cloud with Microsoft

Eastern Communications wins two Anvil Awards

Eastern Communications, one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, took home two Silver Anvil Awards for its 140th Anniversary celebration and Link VIP Club program at the recently concluded 55th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal at the Manila Hotel.

The first winning entry, Eastern @ 140: A Celebration of 140 Years of Strong Connections under PR Program Directed at...

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Eastern Communications wins two Anvil Awards

PH the next hotbed for tech innovation

The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech and tech innovation with all the necessary ingredients to tech up already present in the Southeast Asian country.

A solid financial and business ecosystem with projected 6.2% GDP growth in 2020; an innovation ready regulatory environment; a large, young, and increasing population with an internet penetration...

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PH the next hotbed for tech innovation

Epson launches new dye-sublimation printers with enhanced usability

Epson has announced the launch of its new 64 inch, dye sublimation printers, the SureColor SC F9430 and SC F9430H digital textile printers. The printers have been developed to deliver outstanding quality and high volume printing, for sports apparels, fashion apparel, home decorations, outdoor signage as well as other printed merchandise.

A first for Epson, the SC F9430H printer offers...

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Epson launches new dye-sublimation printers with enhanced usability

Online mortgage broker Nook launches in the Philippines, taps top banks for easier loan applications

Recognizing the need for an easier and more efficient property loan application process in the Philippines, online mortgage broker platform Nook launches in the Philippines. The first in the country, it would enable Filipinos to conduct entire property search, do loan comparisons, and experience a seamless loan application process online.

With the increasing purchasing...

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Online mortgage broker Nook launches in the Philippines, taps top banks for easier loan applications

Huawei Film Awards celebrates the marriage of tech & creativity

Huawei recently staged the Huawei Film Awards (HFA), a grand showcase of the gift and talent of Filipinos. Sustaining the success of the Huawei Mate 30 Series in the Philippines, HFA empowers filmmakers to further expand their horizon in creating content with the help of Huawei’s cutting edge smartphones.

Renowned names in the film industry graced HFA's audience with thought...

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Huawei Film Awards celebrates the marriage of tech & creativity

Lenovo expands northward, opens Legion Store in SM City Clark

Lenovo, the world’s number one PC maker, recently inaugurated its first exclusive Legion store in the Northern and Central Luzon region and third overall in the Philippines. Aside from showcasing Legion’s top of the line devices, Legion Store SM City Clark will also host exclusive events to engage and develop the local gaming community.  Continuing in its...

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Lenovo expands northward, opens Legion Store in SM City Clark

Fexco's Springpoint makes financial inclusion more possible in PH

Financial inclusion is a key objective for many public and private institutions. The archipelago structure of the Philippines creates additional challenges for those who are advocating for greater access to financial...

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Fexco's Springpoint makes financial inclusion more possible in PH

Yedpay secures cloud deployment with Fortinet Security Fabric

Fortinet recently announced that merchant payment solutions company Yedpay has deployed an end to end Fortinet Security Fabric to help bolster security as it moves its infrastructure to the cloud. Fortinet’s dynamic cloud security solutions enable Yedpay to protect its current operations, stay ahead of cyber attacks and confidently expand service offerings to grow the business.

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Yedpay secures cloud deployment with Fortinet Security Fabric

Taal Volcano eruption evacuation center map by Google goes online

Taal Volcano eruption evacuation center map by Google goes online, now searchable on Google and Google Philippines Facebook page.

Using its mapping technology, Google, in partnership with volunteer mappers and the Batangas Public Information Office, released a consolidated map of evacuation centers in connection with the eruption of Taal Volcano.

This information can be useful...

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Taal Volcano eruption evacuation center map by Google goes online

Lazada 12.12 Year End Sale steps up with 1st digital giving platform

This Christmas, and in the lead up to Lazada’s 12.12 Grand Year End Sale, Lazada formally introduces the first ever Digital Giving platform by an eCommerce player in the Philippines. This is part of a wider LazadaForGood program. With this, Filipinos can add heart to cart as they shop online and support local communities and causes in need through direct donations on the Lazada...

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Lazada 12.12 Year End Sale steps up with 1st digital giving platform

Waste management at LGUs levels up with IGT & CMPL projects

IGT (Integrated Green Technology) and CMPL (CNIM Martin Private Limited) hosted their first “Waste to Energy Summit 2019” on November 15, 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Seda Hotel Vertis North Quezon City.

IGT's founder Michael Coronel Jimenez and co founder A. Leilani T. Cruz, along with CMPL CEO Denis Bauer, spearheaded the milestone event.  

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Waste management at LGUs levels up with IGT & CMPL projects

Davao City learns latest medtech innovations at Taiwan seminar

From computer technology to design innovation, the 2019 Taiwan Expo has opened new doors of opportunities for different industries in Davao City.

Held last November 8 to 9, 2019, at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier Davao, the expo featured well curated product exhibits from various Taiwan brands and companies, as well as highly informative seminars conducted by product...

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Davao City learns latest medtech innovations at Taiwan seminar

Kation Technologies brings Dynamics 365 Business Central to PH

With its promise of efficiency, flexibility, and improved productivity, just to name a few, it’s unsurprising why so many businesses all over the world consider migrating to cloud for their enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs.

But for a lot of businesses, especially those that are small and medium sized, the most common barriers that hinder the implementation of migration...

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Kation Technologies brings Dynamics 365 Business Central to PH

2019 Taiwan Healthcare Seminar intros new medtech solutions to Mindanao

Hot on the heels of the successful 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar held at the Manila Hotel in Manila, Philippines, last September 10, 2019, Taiwan is all set to bring its good news of modern healthcare to Mindanao.

Organized by the Taiwan Trade Center Manila (TAITRA), the 2019 Taiwan Healthcare Seminar is coming to Davao City on November 8, 2019, at Meeting Room 5, SMX...

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2019 Taiwan Healthcare Seminar intros new medtech solutions to Mindanao

HP Neverstop: World's first printers with toner tank, self-reload toner kit

All entrepreneurs want to run their business as smooth as possible. They strive to avoid any glitches, no matter how small, that can drastically affect productivity and derail their overall work performance.

When it comes to budding and small sized businesses, even a tiny setback in office procedures—such as printing important documents, reports, and presentations—can...

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HP Neverstop: World's first printers with toner tank, self-reload toner kit

HP outs new reliable printers that can give your business a boost

Nowadays, finding the right people for the job can sometimes be a challenge, as it entails having a keen eye for recognizing pure talent and skill.

Thankfully, it is not the same thing with choosing office equipment and machines, as they are often built to their exact specifications and functions, to deliver outstanding performance, every time. This enables them to contribute to the...

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HP outs new reliable printers that can give your business a boost

HP unveils Neverstop, OfficeJet Pro, Laser, and Smart Tank printers in PH

HP recently revealed a breakthrough in seamless, low cost efficiency printing with the launch of the HP Neverstop Laser, which includes a groundbreaking toner reload kit that enables businesses to get back to printing in seconds with no stress, no mess. HP also announced new additions to its print portfolio: the HP OfficeJet Pro, HP Laser, and the HP Smart Tank. Together, the new print...

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HP unveils Neverstop, OfficeJet Pro, Laser, and Smart Tank printers in PH

Eastern Communications outs new cybersecurity and cloud services

Fostering business efficiencies and security, Eastern Communications, one of the premier telecommunications companies in the country, introduces its newly upgraded and most advanced products and services in partnership with global allies DOSarrest and Cloud Sigma.

According to the Global Connectivity Index (GCI), Philippines’ digital connectivity has improved from Starter to...

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Eastern Communications outs new cybersecurity and cloud services

Kingston remains Number 1 DRAM supplier in the world - TrendForce

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. recently announced that it has been ranked the top DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce, a global provider of market intelligence on technology industries. 

Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 72.17% market share, according...

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Kingston remains Number 1 DRAM supplier in the world - TrendForce

TAITRA seminar introduces medtech innovations from Taiwan in PH

You’ve probably heard of this story before: A Filipino patient is diagnosed with an illness that needs urgent advanced medical treatment. She consults with top medical experts, yet no one could provide the immediate care she needs because the necessary technology has yet to arrive in the country.

She is advised to seek treatment abroad, most likely in the United States or Europe...

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TAITRA seminar introduces medtech innovations from Taiwan in PH

LG empowers people with special needs through HopeWash program

LG, in close collaboration with Hopewell Integrated School (HIS) and Bigwash, endeavors to empower individuals with special needs through a sustainable livelihood program.

Dubbed as HopeWash, the program positions students and graduates of HIS, a non stock non profit organization based in Cavite dedicated to individuals with special needs, to be employable and lead functional...

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LG empowers people with special needs through HopeWash program

UnionBank awards partners, intros new rewards program

At an event dubbed as "Partners Appreciation Night," Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) awarded seven of its technology partners for their outstanding contribution to the bank's digital transformation journey, namely IBM, Deloitte, Via Appia, Trends & Technologies, SMS GT, Digivation, and Questronix.

Now on its second year, UnionBank's annual appreciation night aims to thank...

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UnionBank awards partners, intros new rewards program

Palo Alto Networks brings Prisma cloud security business to PH

Palo Alto Networks recently introduced to the Philippines Prisma, a new cloud security suite designed to help its customers lead a more secure digital life. Prisma builds on the success of Palo Alto Networks cloud security products and delivers new experiences only possible with the Prisma suite. With approximately 9,000 enterprise customers, Prisma has quickly become the largest cloud...

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Palo Alto Networks brings Prisma cloud security business to PH

Eastern Communications talks about Fourth Industrial Revolution

A few decades ago, the basic use of hand tools and primary machines transformed into more powered types of machinery and factories as humanity learned the First Industrial Revolution. New innovations in steel, petroleum, and electricity production years later led to the introduction of telephones and airplanes during the Second Industrial Revolution. Eventually, the Third Industrial Revolution...

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Eastern Communications talks about Fourth Industrial Revolution

Shopee, Samsung kick off inaugural regional partnership

Shopee and Samsung Electronics recently revealed a regional partnership to boost consumer outreach in Southeast Asia. Samsung’s partnership with Shopee will expand its reach to online shoppers, leveraging Shopee’s consumer base to engage more than 200 million users across the region.

As part of the regional partnership, both companies will renew their commitment to...

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Shopee, Samsung kick off inaugural regional partnership

ICT's important role in risk management in times of disaster

With the rainy season upon us, the local government units (LGUs) of various regions have kickstarted awareness drives and preparedness programs anchored on Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) for this year's Disaster Resilience month.

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center attributes the effectiveness of disaster reduction and response to the effectivity of managing...

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ICT's important role in risk management in times of disaster

Canon urges public to buy products only on legit sites

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. (CMPI) warns the public about suspicious websites posing as Canon resellers that offer their line of popular consumer products such as cameras and lenses at absurdly low or discounted prices.

It is reported that after accepting payment, these online stores do not fulfill the order and no products delivered to the customer. There is also no means to...

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Canon urges public to buy products only on legit sites

Honeywell empowers enterprises in the age of digital transformation

Investments are continuously gushing in the Philippines coming from both local and global enterprises with the promise of a more robust economic landscape for the country in the future. However, enterprises, particularly huge ones, are facing various challenges in managing their growing business facilities.

In spite of the favorable conditions to conduct business in the country...

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Honeywell empowers enterprises in the age of digital transformation

Taiwan's ICT and IoT leadership can further PH and ASEAN growth

At the Asia IoT Business Platform held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, Taiwan Excellence took the occasion as an ideal opportunity to highlight Taiwan as a role model in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) not only for the Philippines but also for the entire Southeast Asian region.

Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and the Taiwan...

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Taiwan's ICT and IoT leadership can further PH and ASEAN growth

HP LaserJet Enterprise keeps up with business demands

Much like personal computers and servers, network printers can be vulnerable to malware attacks, hacking, and other security threats that can cause sensitive files and documents to be copied, stolen or wiped out, leaving business operations crippled and in jeopardy.

Thankfully, the HP LaserJet Enterprise M507 series printers enable you to run your enterprise smoothly, efficiently...

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HP LaserJet Enterprise keeps up with business demands

Exora employs digitalization to reduce electricity cost

With investments continuously gushing in from local and international enterprises, the Philippines is certainly moving toward a more robust economic landscape in the coming years. But in spite of today's favorable conditions that ease the experience of conducting business in the country, enterprises are still facing major challenges, one of which is the prohibitive...

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Exora employs digitalization to reduce electricity cost

Metrobank steps up promise by redefining Meaningful Banking

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) recently launched its Meaningful Banking campaign with an aim to elevate its promise of “You’re in Good Hands” at the Grand Hyatt Manila.

Since Metrobank was founded, its reason for being has always been to serve customers extraordinarily well by helping them spot opportunities and working together to realize their...

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Metrobank steps up promise by redefining Meaningful Banking

Taiwan Excellence brings IoT innovations to PH

Taiwan has been the pivot of the global economy of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since the 1980s, with huge partnerships among IT giants such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, to name a few. The country has become one of the world’s largest sources of semiconductors, personal computing, mobile devices, broadband appliances and display markets, which have provided for 16%...

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Taiwan Excellence brings IoT innovations to PH

Epson sets eyes on new targets for fiscal year 2019

Maintaining its bullish Philippine market share this 2019, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) shared its plans to build on new businesses, minimize dependence on mainstream product segments, and optimize its B2B operations.

Last FY18, Epson Philippines posted an overall positive growth of 23%, topping FY17’s outstanding growth of 14%. In terms of product category, inkjet...

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Epson sets eyes on new targets for fiscal year 2019

Cebuana Lhuillier to award Happiest Pinoy next month

The Philippines is ranked 69th according to the 2019 World Happiness Report. For the past five years, the country’s ranking has been improving. As a matter of fact, we ranked 92nd in the World Happiness Index in 2013, far lower than the current ranking that we have today.  

While the country’s improving ranking in the Happiness Index can be attributed to the growing...

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Cebuana Lhuillier to award Happiest Pinoy next month

Ingram Micro sees artificial intelligence as opportunity

In light of the growing presence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s businesses, there has been an unpopular assumption that these technologies will bring negative effects on the work sector, such as unemployment.

On the contrary, many organizations in the country actually believe that these technologies will have a positive impact on jobs. Now celebrating...

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Ingram Micro sees artificial intelligence as opportunity

Forum focuses on four key elements of intelligent office

Digital transformation in today’s business environment has resulted in companies that need to be more agile and interconnected. Businesses are no longer limited by their location and operation schedules are no longer held to an 8 hour window. To take advantage of the growth opportunities offered in this fast and exciting environment, businesses need to incorporate new technology and...

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Forum focuses on four key elements of intelligent office

PH's DX journey in spotlight at Asian Innovation Summit

In today’s innovation race, the ability for organizations to identify and act on digital trends as they arise can spell the difference between success and failure. The emergence of new digital tools helps companies respond swiftly to changing business demands, industry movements, and global occurrences and seize opportunities as they come. Moreover, these innovations also fuel the...

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PH's DX journey in spotlight at Asian Innovation Summit

How HP can make your office productive and eco-friendly

Every day, HP LaserJet printers and toner cartridges never fail to deliver on their commitment to make an impact on business documents by consistently printing sharp black texts and crisp graphics.

Now, to make sure that enterprises can truly maximize the reliability of HP LaserJet printers to grow their business, every purchase of HP CF217A, HP CE285A or HP Q2612A Black Original...

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How HP can make your office productive and eco-friendly

Why your business must get an HP Ink Tank printer today

Among leading inkjet printers available in the market, the HP Ink Tank printers are perhaps some of the most practical choices. While most of the printers in the category are loaded with features to amaze users, these ones from the HP Ink Tank series translate to efficiency and savings.

Prints from virtually anywhere

With their mobile printing feature, users...

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Why your business must get an HP Ink Tank printer today

LG donates to The House of Hope Foundation in Davao

LG Electronics, in keeping with its tradition of giving back to the community, recently paid a visit to The House of Hope in Davao.

The House of Hope Foundation, located inside the Southern Philippines Medical Center compound (SPMC), is a charitable group that provides temporary shelter to children with cancer. SPMC is the only hospital in the whole of Mindanao that offers free cancer...

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LG donates to The House of Hope Foundation in Davao

Keeping your home and biz safe and secure with MiGuard

MiGuard recently introduced to the Philippine market its array of innovative home security solutions.

At present times wherein crimes are quite rampant and disasters appear out of nowhere, security and safety are one of the top concerns among Filipino homeowner. This matter remains relevant even during the summer, a season when members of the family leave home for a faraway...

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Keeping your home and biz safe and secure with MiGuard

Showcasing the alarming effects of plastics entering the human food chain, students from Adamson University bagged the top prize at the EcoVision Film Competition Screening and Awards Night held at Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig City.

Ten finalists from various schools in NCR, Region III, and Region IV A vied for the PhP 100,000 prize in Epson Philippines's first eco film...

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Seagate, Dahua team up to push smart city technologies

Smart cities are, as a concept, are safer cities

Urban officials dream of a future of smart cities that use new technologies to gather comprehensive data and algorithms to achieve increased efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Many of these technologies involve cameras and data storage that can be tasked with jobs that range from keeping track of traffic to monitoring peace and...

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Seagate, Dahua team up to push smart city technologies

Kaspersky Lab rolls out on-demand security service in PH

Kaspersky Lab has revealed its on demand service that allows Internet users in the Philippines to secure their devices on a weekly or monthly basis, for as little as PhP 10 to PhP 30 for seven days.

As part of the Kaspersky Lab’s Value Added Service segment, the new on demand program is part of a new business tier of the global cybersecurity company that seeks to offer...

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Kaspersky Lab rolls out on-demand security service in PH

Microsoft-IDC study reveals rosy outlook for businesses

Majority of business leaders and workers believe AI to have positive impact on jobs, according to the study titled Future Ready Business: Assessing Asia Pacific’s Growth Potential Through AI spearheaded by Microsoft and International Data Corporation (IDC).

The study, which surveyed 109 business leaders and 100 workers in the Philippines, found that 74%...

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Microsoft-IDC study reveals rosy outlook for businesses

German Kress power tools officially enter PH market

German power tools brand Kress has officially launched in the country, bringing its array of products and 90 years of experience in the industry to the Philippines.

Kress's arrival was welcomed by a grand launch at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. The event’s theme combined fashion and power, establishing the outstanding character of Kress power tools amid the competitive...

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German Kress power tools officially enter PH market

Cebuana Lhuillier launches Micro Savings to bridge gap

Cebuana Lhuillier recently unveiled a new platform that will help many Filipinos overcome the barriers toward financial inclusion and financial freedom. The newly introduced Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings is a more affordable and convenient means that allows account holders to save money.

In a study shared by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) during the launch of the Cebuana...

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Cebuana Lhuillier launches Micro Savings to bridge gap

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