Lending process for SMEs seen faster with AI
TECHNOLOGY that uses automated decisions on risks brings innovation to fintech and lending platforms, resulting in speedy services to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),...
Embrace personalization, innovation in ‘ber’ months, expert tells MSMEs
INTEGRATING personalization and innovation into business strategies stands as a paramount move for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) looking to tap into the heightened consumer engagement and increased spending during the “ber” months, according to an expert.
PHL startup ecosystem needs clarity in ‘nat’l vision’ to grow — think tank
A COMPREHENSIVE and clearly outlined “national vision” for the startup ecosystem is needed to facilitate its growth, according to a Singapore-based think tank.
Tight budgets no barrier for SMEs’ cybersecurity — expert
SMALL- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are attractive targets for cybercriminals due to their potentially limited security measures, according to an expert.
Lower transaction fees crucial for SME digitalization — Enstack
TRANSACTION FEES for digital payment acceptance should be reduced to incentivize and expedite the digitalization of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Enstack,...
E-commerce boom spurs demand for fulfillment services
Emerging entrepreneurs expanding their businesses in big cities continue to benefit from fulfillment services centers, according to an industry player.
“In the dynamic landscape of...
SMEs must prepare, respond swiftly to rising cyber threats — experts
Cybersecurity measures must be employed by all scales of business, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), due to the increasing threats and attacks, according...
Customer behavior data fuels innovation in lending — Home Credit
IN A strategic move to meet the evolving financial needs of their customers, lending companies are increasingly turning to customer behavior analysis for developing innovative loan products, according to an industry player.
External investor interest to propel startup ecosystem — A-Labs
BOOSTING investment interest from foreign venture capitalists and accelerators is crucial for the expansion of the local startup ecosystem, startup accelerator Archipelago Labs (A-Labs)...
Reskilling urgency grows as AI integration ramps up — IBM study
Some business leaders in the Philippines have recognized the need for their workforce to undergo reskilling due to the growing adoption of artificial intelligence...
Market insights startup challenges big players with ‘quality and speed’
BRANDS, especially those operating in the online world, now recognize the crucial role that such data plays in shaping their decision-making processes, according to market insights technology startup Agile Data Solutions, Inc.
DoST opens P11.3-M health tech startup incubator in Davao
THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has launched an P11.3-million technology business incubator (TBI) aimed at cultivating the healthcare technology startup ecosystem in...
