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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Approaching business resiliency amid supply chain disruptions

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

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Reinforcing TrueProfile.io’s...
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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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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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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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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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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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#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.

We wish to assure our customers...
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ricoh gifts schools through Alagang Phoenix program

Technology and learning continue to converge this 2019 as Phoenix Publishing House, through its corporate social responsibility program Alagang Phoenix, teamed up with tech and imaging company Ricoh Philippines, aiming to empower learning and development of various mission schools in the country.

One of the notable educational publishers in the Philippines, Phoenix Publishing House...
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GCash teams up with banks to make fund transfers easier

GCash, through Globe Telecom’s fintech arm Mynt, has announced that it will fully roll out its newest free fund transfer service in partnership with more than 30 banks in the Philippines.

The movement was made in response to the public’s growing clamor for convenience, a far cry from the traditional banking transaction wherein customers must allot a certain amount of time...
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Samsung to ditch plastic for sustainable materials

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the company will start taking steps this year to replace plastic packaging materials with paper and other environmentally sustainable elements.

From the first half of 2019, the packaging used currently for Samsung’s products and accessories – ranging from mobile phones and tablets to home appliances – will be...
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How phones can make or break a relationship

"Why weren't you answering your phone?!"

This is probably one of those lines that we fear the most coming from our significant other. What's another one, you ask? Try replacing 'answering your phone' with 'replying to my messages' and you get the picture. While this might be a simple scenario, this is also one example of how miscommunication (or no communication) can ruin or nurture a...
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CIMB eyes to become 1st all-digital, mobile-first bank in PH

CIMB recently announced the formal launch of its banking presence in the Philippines. Its flagship presence, CIMB Bank Philippines Inc. (“CIMB Philippines” or “the Bank”) aspires to be the nation’s first all digital and mobile first bank, promising to make banking simpler, more convenient, and truly hassle free.

The launch was held at the Manila House...
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Will cybercriminals hog the limelight in Year of the Pig?

With the new year (yes, we're talking about the Chinese New Year) just around the corner, Palo Alto Networks has revealed its cybersecurity forecast. What's in store for us in the Year of the Pig? Let us find out.

Nasty business emails

It has been evident that businesses are one of the top favorite targets by cybercriminals. Theft of login details has been the...
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What's in store for phones this 2019? Argomall answers

There is nothing inconsequential that is happening in the tech scene, and it’s safe to say that the previous year is a solid testament to that. The year 2018 brought us new innovations that we didn’t think were possible years ago. While we’re grateful for all the tech boost that the last year brought, 2019 has even more exciting tech news and updates that await every...
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Epson kicks off 1st EcoVision Short Film Competition

Epson, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR EMB) and GREENducation Philippines, recently announced the launch of its 1st EcoVision Short Film Competition for students.

The inter school video making contest aims to tap the artistry and creativity of Filipino students in raising public understanding of the...
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Smart-backed apps aim to keep local cultures alive

As part of its advocacy of harnessing technology for education, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart) officially launched its pool of mobile applications that promote literacy in the mother tongue.

Dubbed as Digital Education For All: No Learner Left Behind, the event showcased five literacy apps developed by Smart in partnership with the Department...
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Print from mobile devices with HP ePrint and Smart app

Through ever evolving digital technology and the Internet, people are discovering faster and more convenient ways of connecting with their loved ones from anywhere and sharing their adventures and experiences to millions of people around the world.

This same boundless technology is what enables HP users to harness the capability of HP printers and put its power in the palm of their...
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Microsoft teams up with The Incubator at AIM

Grounded on its advocacy of helping develop startups worldwide, Microsoft Philippines announced its partnership with the Asian Institute of Management Dado Banatao Incubator (AIM DBI/The Incubator), which aims to strengthen The Incubator’s program by equipping Philippine startups with innovative solutions mainly powered by Microsoft’s cloud based technology, Azure, through rhipe...
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GOW bridges traditional banking and digital currency

GOW, a digital currency service provider licensed by the BSP under its subsidiary ETranss, is launching in Manila, Philippines this Q4 2018. Licensed to provide exchange services between legal fiat and digital currencies, GOW will be offering a variety of products and services that are set to be announced later this year, giving customers greater variety and real world application.

GOW...
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AFP stages first-ever Bloggers Engagement event

With a prime aim of engaging bloggers in promoting the advocacies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the country's military force recently conducted its first ever Bloggers Engagement event held at the Bulwagang Reyes in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The said event also aimed to engage the bloggers in preventing and countering violent extremism; promote the efforts of...
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Nippon Paint honors best design ideas at AYDA 2018

Embarking on the theme "FORWARD: Challenging Design Boundaries", Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, Inc. recently revealed the winners of the Philippine edition of the Asia Young Designer Award (AYDA) 2018 in a ceremony held at the GT Toyota Asian Center Auditorium in Quezon City.

A celebration of creativity and ingenuity of Filipino students in the fields of architecture and...
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Abojeb Group inaugurates new office in Parañaque City

Abojeb Company, one of the leading maritime and manpower services companies, inaugurated its new office in Paranaque City.

The recently opened office occupies the 5th and 6th floor of Ri Rance Corporate Center 1 at Aseana City. With 3,000 square meters, it houses Abojeb’s entire workforce and provides a modern welcome to the seafarers.

During the inauguration, Carl Martin...
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LG, Netflix stage B8 OLED TV roadshow in PH

With today’s fast paced technology, entertainment has taken a completely different form. Gone are the days of only catching movies at cinemas and we’ve long said goodbye to grainy films with low picture quality. Today, it’s all about having an immersive, almost life like viewing experience. Now, you can have it at home.

Tech giant LG and streaming pioneer Netflix have...
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Cashacart is PH's 1st O2O basket financing solution

Filipino fintech company Cashalo recently launched Cashacart, the country's first ever, O2O (offline to online) basket financing solution. With Cashacart, Filipino consumers can access digital credit at 0% interest, for all their specific shopping needs through the Cashalo app and across a growing network of 250 retail partners. These include Robinsons Appliances, Robinsons Department stores...
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Unisys reveals Pinoys most concerned over security

Filipino Internet users are probably the most highlighted nation in the latest survey published by Unisys Security Index.

From the 13 countries listed, the Philippines was reported to lead the world in concern over security issues, with the issues regarding identity theft, natural disasters, and credit card fraud being listed the top notable areas of concern.

About 88% of...
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Fujitsu updates ScanSnap Series with the new iX1500

After a long five year wait, Fujitsu recently announced the newest member of its ScanSnap line of scanners, the iX1500.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 is set to transform all the paper surrounding with valuable information and improve productivity with key features such as the One Button Simplicity, one stop or all ScanSnap Home software, and other multiple functionalities for a stress...
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Mylan, HSP join forces to launch BEATHepC campaign

Beat Hep C. This is the battlecry made by a number of organizations and personalities, and actor/director Michael De Mesa is one of the key people in doing so.

The Ang Probinsyano star joined Mylan, one of the world’s leading global pharmaceutical companies, in association with the Hepatology Society of Philippines (HSP), as they launched an awareness campaign for...
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2019 Champions for Health Governance Awards launches

The Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance & Ethical Leadership, collaborates anew with global biopharmaceutical company MDS in the Philippines and non profit organization Jesse M. Robredo Foundation for the 2019 Champions for Health Governance (CHG) Awards.

CHG commends top performing local government units (LGUs) that ensure good health and well being of its constituents...
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Globe urges PH firms to use culture to stay competitive

Globe Business, the corporate information and communications technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, once again gathered the country's top business and enterprise leaders for a day of insightful learning, discussion, and sharing of best practices on how leadership innovation and digital transformation can help sustain a company's competitiveness and relevance in today’s...
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POPCOM, Bayer and NGOs push for reproductive health in PH

Amid the growing population and the issues associated with it in the Philippines, the Commission on Population (POPCOM), in partnership with international partner Bayer and non profit organization The Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., urged the government and the general public to be more aware of reproductive health and usage of contraceptives.

At the first ever forum...
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More groundwork needed in tackling cyber threats in PH

Companies in Philippines do not address nearly half of the legitimate cyber threat alerts they receive, according to Cisco 2018 Asia Pacific Security Capabilities Benchmark Study.

Among those surveyed, 42 percent say they receive more than 5000 alerts each day. While companies in Philippines rank the lowest in Southeast Asia among those receiving more than 5,000 alerts per day, the...
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Fortinet discusses DX impact on enterprise security

While digital transformation is having a significant impact on technology—from data driven decision making to cloud adoption, mobility, and the explosion in Internet of Things (IoT)—it goes beyond just deploying new solutions. Organizations must also re examine established business models and processes to drive innovation and better business outcomes. It’s the combined...
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UnionBank aids DX push with Integrated Operations Center

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is going full speed in its digital transformation with its Integrated Operations Center (IOC), which is designed to supervise overall operations of the bank, and translate this into maximized revenues and better customer experience.

The IOC, the first of its kind in the country, is a collaborative facility that houses the Security Operations...
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Seagate security forum aims to create safer cities

System integrators, partner resellers, and members of the local blogging community gathered at the Seagate Security Forum event which was held at Fairmont Hotel in Makati City last September. Spearheaded by Seagate, the forum aimed to gain a better understanding and educate guests on the new technologies for safety.

Facilitated by multimedia personality James Deakin, the said event...
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PayPal empowers freelance communities in PH

The gig economy is fast becoming an influential part of the Filipino workforce, anchored by a rising millennial population, the development of digital platforms, and the evolution of business models.

According to the PayPal Global Freelancer Study, nine of ten freelancers in the Philippines are under 40 years old, giving the segment a strong millennial slant.

“Millennials...
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HP unveils holistic PC and print solutions for SMBs

HP recently revealed its new services, PC, and print solutions targeted toward small and medium businesses (SMBs), addressing the needs of the working Pinoy. The new solutions unveiled include the HP EliteBook x360, HP ENVY x360, HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation, HP LaserJet Multifunction Printer, HP Ink Advantage Printer, and the HP Ink Tank 415 Printer.

“As work and play become...
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Durex unsheaths 'Always Come Prepared' campaign in PH

Globally, the incidence of new transmissions of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has slowed down. In the Philippines, however, official data from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) show that there has been a 174% increase in HIV cases since 2010.

“There is an urgent and pressing need to curb the infection. While the rest of the world has decreasing...
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Trend Micro boosts presence, stages security summit in PH

Trend Micro Incorporated is beefing up its presence in the Philippines in the corporate and consumer segments. It also continues its important role as a source of employment in the country.

Ian Felipe, Philippine country manager of Trend Micro, said he is bullish on the performance of the company because of the warm response of the market as manifested by the five fold rise of its...
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XCALE e-commerce summit happening on September 29

XCALE Group, the collaborative partnership of topnotch e commerce gurus and pioneers, announces the staging of the XCALE: Asia e Commerce Summit 2018 event titled Tapping Into the Trillion Dollar e Commerce Industry. Speakers from various e commerce industries will share their expertise at the said event happening at the SMX Convention Center on September 29...
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UnionBank, Grab empower partner-drivers via EON

UnionBank, through EON, recently joined forces with Grab Philippines, to provide Grab Peers with EON Grab cards. Through the partnership, Grab Peers will get their incentives on their EON Grab cards, withdraw from any ATM here and abroad, and pay for purchases at VISA accepting stores.

"EON continues to be co created by the e gig community which includes online freelancers, online...
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Jollibee leads Youtube PH Ads Leaderboard with four spots

The country’s leading fast food chain once again proves that it can consistently dish out not only the most loved langhap sarap meals, but also the greatest number of engaging video advertisements.

Further cementing its leadership in digital engagement, Jollibee dominated the 9th YouTube Ads Leaderboard in the Philippines with an unprecedented four videos making it to the list of...
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LG honors heroes of Marawi on National Heroes Day

In the spirit of National Heroes Day, LG Electronics reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to providing assistance to the community with a donation in kind to the Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC), a government hospital that provides sanctuary and support to injured soldiers, including those who suffered casualties in the Marawi siege.

In a simple ceremony held on August 29 at the...
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Brother optimizes businesses with two new A3 printers

Brother takes great pride in developing inkjet printers that deliver greater reliability, innovation and cost effectiveness. This same unwavering commitment to its ‘Customer First’ approach can be found in Brother’s newest A3 Inkjet Printer Series for businesses and home office users with high print volumes.

“Many businesses are considering A3 inkjet printers...
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DLSU-Manila wins Schneider's Go Green in the City PH Finals

Schneider Electric held the Philippine Country Finals of the Go Green in the City 2018 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Makati on August 14, 2018, granting De La Salle University Manila back to back wins with Team Green Goldies bagging this year’s national competition.

Go Green in the City is an annual global business case challenge hosted by Schneider Electric to empower...
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Acer sets the bar higher for DOST's IMake WeMake 2018

During the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) launch of the Imake.WeMake competition in 2016, many young Filipinos showcased their creativity and skills in developing inventions that can help address some of the country's societal problems. The competition proved effective in encouraging young Filipinos across the country to use their aptitude in science and technology in devising...
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Ramco Systems, AP Cargo ink multi-million dollar deal

AP Cargo Logistic Network Corp., Philippines’s leading domestic provider of express logistics for air cargo and other goods, recently announced that it will implement Ramco Systems’s Logistics Software to streamline its freight operations nationwide.

Ramco, an award winning provider of enterprise software on cloud, mobile, and tablets, beat local and global vendors to...
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Robotics tilt champs all set to compete on world stage

The 17th Philippine Robotics Olympiad (PRO) recently concluded on a high note, continuing its legacy of promoting among students the opportunity of expanding their horizons through science and technology, specifically through robots and robotic systems in schools. Embarking on the theme Food Matters, the event culminated at the activity area of Fisher Mall in Quezon City on June 14, 2018.
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Pasig hailed as WWF's OPCC national winner

Urban sustainability experts from different parts of the globe proclaimed Pasig City as the Philippine National Capital of the 2017 2018 edition of World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). A biennial global challenge, the competition gives recognition to cities that are continuously developing infrastructure, housing, transport, and mobility solutions toward a low...
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World's Top 2 smartphone player reveals H1 2018 results

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) announced its business results for the first half of 2018. The company reported solid growth, with global smartphone shipments at 100+ million units. According to IDC, Huawei rises to become the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer in Q2 with the global market share of 15.8%.

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, said...
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Landing's statement on the Integrated Resort project

Philippine Integrated Resort Project

Landing International Development Ltd. (Landing International) together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group”, HKEX Code: 00582) wishes to convey that its integrated resort project at the Entertainment City in Parañaque City, Philippines entitled NayonLanding is still pushing through and its lease contract with...
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Eastern Communications's rebranding campaign feted

Eastern Communications took home a Quill for their Our Strong Connection Campaign at the recently concluded 16th Philippine Quill Awards at the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

Its entry, Eastern Communications’ Our Strong Connection – The Internal Campaign of Eastern Communications Re branding received an Award of Merit in the Communication Management Division under Internal...
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HP fights fake with free Customer Delivery Inspection

With the continuous proliferation of counterfeit products and supplies such as ink and toners cartridges in the market, HP Philippines further endeavors to help protect businesses against using possible fake products by offering free Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI).

The HP Customer Delivery Inspections are onsite examination of large or medium sized deliveries of printing supplies...
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Microsoft's Inspire 2018 opens doors for business growth

Organizations around the world are undergoing transformation fueled by cloud, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and the Internet of Things. These technologies are helping businesses and society reach new heights – retail is becoming more personal, banking is becoming more seamless, and healthcare is becoming more predictive and preventive.

At the heart of these incredible...
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BFF Talks links arts, business, and eco conservation

Meet Niccolo Jose and Jen Horn. One is an artist and woodworker; the other, a community engagement consultant and staunch proponent for sustainable lifestyle. Together, they are forest conservation advocates and certified BFFs of the Best Friends of the Forest Movement (BFF Movement).

Faced with the combined threats of land development, logging...
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NZXT announces acquisition of software firm Forge

NZXT announced the acquisition of San Francisco based Forge, a pioneer in creating tools for capturing and sharing PC gameplay. Both companies were founded with the goal of developing the PC as the most immersive, most social gaming platform. Under the terms of the acquisition which closed on July 3, 2018, Forge’s staff is joining the NZXT team in a variety of engineering and management...
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Synology intros Active Backup and SRS in PH

Synology today introduced to the Philippine market its newest products that are primarily targeted toward SMBs and SMEs: the Active Backup Suite and Synology Replacement Service (SRS).

Active Backup for Business

Described as a complete business backup solution, the Active Backup Suite is comprised of Active Backup for Business, and Active Backup for G Suite and...
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IDC sees rise in AI adoption among ASEAN countries

A recent survey conducted by leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC titled IDC Asia/Pacific Enterprise Cognitive/AI highlights that AI adoption in the region is on the rise. Current AI adoption rates stand at 14% across Southeast Asia as compared to just eight percent last year, marking a clear move by companies to embed some form of AI/cognitive intelligence into their...
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Work mingles with life at List Sotheby's The Office in BGC

Emerging from a former military base located in the heart of Metro Manila, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) today is a bustling hub of multinational corporations, luxury residential towers, and posh retail strips. These developments helped in appreciating the value of the entire property, which is now one of the most expensive in the Philippines.

Adding to the wide portfolio of workspaces...
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EasyDebit successfully completes EMV migration

Irish International fintech company, Fexco has successfully completed migration to EMV Europay, Mastercard, and Visa processing in the Philippines for its EasyDebit microATM solution ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas deadline.

The transition to EMV processing comes amidst industry wide challenges on the migration from the less secured Magstripe (magnetic stripe) technology...
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Globe, Nexmo ally to bring new voice solutions to SEA

Globe Labs, the innovative developer community of Globe Telecom, in partnership with Nexmo (part of Vonage (NYSE:VG), a global business cloud communications leader, have teamed up to deliver powerful voice solutions to the Philippine market and the rest of Southeast Asia.

These readily available and highly reliable voice solutions will enable businesses and enterprises to boost...
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Kaspersky's game simulates cybersecurity scenarios

Kaspersky Lab conducted its first Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation Online training (KIPS Online) with the local technology media recently to highlight the importance of teamwork in corporate cybersecurity.

KIPS Online is a valuable addition to the previously available and highly regarded KIPS Live offline cybersecurity training. Both KIPS Live and KIPS Online versions offer...
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Ecommerce spending in PH to reach >PhP 121B this year

Digital payment and Ipsos leader PayPal released the PayPal Cross Border Consumer Research 2018 for Philippines. The report, which investigates the online shopping habits of approximately 34,000 consumers in 31 countries, including 1,006 participants in the Philippines, reveals a healthy e marketplace with over half of Filipinos looking to increase their online spending in 2018. Coupled with...
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British Council Learning Hub for IELTS launches in PH

The British Council, one of the co owners of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), recently launched the Learning Hub, a new center for learning the English language and preparing for English tests, particularly IELTS.

"The British Council Learning Hub is a creative and inclusive space for individuals to gain new knowledge and skills that help improve their...
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CIBI spearheads 1st Philippine Credit Forum

CIBI Information Inc. marked a new milestone as it spearheaded the first ever Philippine Credit Forum at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City. Riding on the theme Be Ahead of the Curve, the forum successfully gathered industry partners and representatives from various sectors, discussing relevant information about benchmarking and credit information.

The first of its...
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LBC, Asia CEO spearhead 1st Asia ECOMM Summit

Industry experts recently gathered under one roof at the first Asia ECOMM Summit which was held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

Embarking on the the theme "At First, Disruption Looks Like a Toy", the forum spearheaded by LBC Business Solutions, in partnership with Asia CEO Events focused on disruptive innovations and trends that come with the birth of e commerce.
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PSBank empowers customers with array of digital services

Amid the growing customer preference for mobile and online transactions, PSBank is stepping up its banking innovations on the digital front, comprising of its wide array of products and services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“PSBank has been steadily creating a digital ecosystem for our banking services with the aim of making things simple for our customers and...
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Kaspersky Lab moves assets, processes to Switzerland

Kaspersky Lab recently revealed that it is moving its assets and processes from Russia to Switzerland as part of its Global Transparency Initiative. The assets involved include customer data storage and software assembly, as well as core processes such as data processing for most regions, threat detection updates, and the creation of a Transparency Center. The move will be supervised by an...
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Cebuana Lhuiller stages 3rd Disaster Resilience Forum

Following the success of last year's disaster resilience forum, Cebuana Lhuiller gathered once again the country's industry experts in disaster management, risk reduction, and post disaster rehabilitation at the 2018 READY Disaster Resilience Forum with the theme Disaster Resilience Begins with Me.

This year's theme is an iteration of the past two forums, focusing on the need for...
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ASUS, game developers team up for ZenFone Max Pro

Reinforcing its presence in the local gaming scene, ASUS Philippines is partnering with some of the influential names in Philippine gaming. Following the creation of the MAX A TEAM consisting of Kaisaya, Asurai Gaming, TriNhil, and GLOCO Gaming, the company is launching the MAX FORCE movement in collaboration with game developers.

“It is a ubiquitous notion that more potent and...
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Globe inspires others to replicate cloud success story

Globe Business, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, recently showcased an array of solutions designed to empower enterprises to create digital ecosystems that provide secure and seamless connections with their stakeholders.

During an event titled Breakthrough with Globe Business Solutions held at the EDSA Shangri La Hotel, key leaders and...
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Intel at 50: celebrating the past and future of PC

With Intel marking its 50th anniversary next month, Intel took this year's Computex as a perfect opportunity to celebrate one of the company's most important contributions: the PC. In spite of the fact that we are now in the so called post PC era and heading to the data centric era, Intel's Vice President and General Manager of Client Computing Gregory Bryant believes that PC remains crucial...
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Synology outs first mesh Wi-Fi router, new NAS models

At the Solution Exhibition located at the Xin Yi Eslite store in Taipei during Computex 2018, Synology showcased its first Mesh Wi Fi router, MR2200ac, together with the updated Synology Router Manager (SRM) 1.2. Moreover, Synology unveiled at the exhibition the enterprise level data protection solution Active Backup for Business, Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Pro with advanced features, the...
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PLDT's Digicon 2018 challenges businesses to be fearless

Over 1,000 C level executives, business owners, and key decision makers gathered at one of the largest and most recogniable digital conventions in the country, the Philippine Digital Convention (Digicon). Spearheaded by PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country's leading ICT and digital services provider, in partnership with premier global market intelligence provider International Data...
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Globe, Disney create 'globe of good' via Time Please

Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company, Philippines, partnered to launch Time Please, a natiowide volunteering program that encourages and empowers Filipinos to provide volunteer activities or take part in existing volunteer programs. The program not only targets individuals, but also families and organizations, in support of the nine Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the...
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Cloud is game-changer in rural banking, says Oradian

More than 500 executives and professionals from the rural banking sector gathered at the 65th Annual National Convention and General Membership Meeting of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) held at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City.

Revolving around the current trends and challenges faced by rural banks today with an aim to address them for the...
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Cyber attacks can cost over USD 3B in PH, says Microsoft

In a Frost & Sullivan study commissioned by Microsoft titled Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landcape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World, it was revealed that the potential economic loss in the Philippines due to cybersecurity incidents can hit USD 3.5 billion, equivalent to 1.1% of the country's total gross domestic product of USD 305...
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Globe to bring commercial 5G by 2nd quarter next year

Globe Telecom officially announced its adoption of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology in the Philippines, which will be commercially available in the form of 5G Globe At Home by the second quarter of 2019.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu revealed that the 5G technology would allow the telco giant to use Air Fiber technology in connection with the deployment of fixed wireless...
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Heroes of Marawi honored through Senate Resolution

Honoring the bravery, gallantry, heroism, and sacrifice of the men and women on uniform under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Marawi, especially those killed and wounded, the Philippine Senate recently passed Resolution No. 109, designating them as Heroes of Marawi.

JTF Marawi worked hard to counter the forces of the ISI Maute terrorist group which held Marawi City for May 23 to...
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Blockchain's impact on PH economy explored in forum

In recent years, blockchain has been a buzzword not only as an Internet subject, but also as a matter of discussion among various industries. While it started as a technological concept, it is now penetrating the consciousness of businessmen and company executives around the globe, including the Philippines. Thus, many questions have started to stimulate the minds of today's business leaders.
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Maximize life with the right motor oil

Continuing its 90 year legacy of providing trusted car care products, Prestone introduced its new Prestone Motor Oil during a huge event held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. Prestone's latest product is designed to give motorists better mileage from their vehicles, allowing them to ensure safe driving experience whether they are in an urban or...
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Self-directed learning beyond the classroom

Dr. Amable C. Aguiluz IX, Vice Chairman and CEO of AMA Education System, the group which introduced the first information and communications technology (ICT) university in the Philippines through AMA Computer University, shared his insight on self directed learning that can be achieved through today's technologies.

“Effective utilization of technology is...
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