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...
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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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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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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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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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.
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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...
READ MORE...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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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...
READ MORE...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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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, 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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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 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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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 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, 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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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, 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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, 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 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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"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 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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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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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, 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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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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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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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, 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.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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...
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 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, 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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