SAP Philippines in talks with LGUs for smart cities

A GLOBAL provider of enterprise application software is eyeing to tap local government units as a strategy to encourage the national government in starting a digital transformation of its systems.

Local space venture gears up for first rocket launch

By Patricia B. Mirasol Orbital Exploration Technologies, Inc. (OrbitX), the country’s first commercial space venture, is targeting 2023–2024 for its first launch. Its rocket, the...

Half of Filipino small business owners use social media as their main channel of...

Sixty percent of small business owners in the Philippines are relying on technology to keep their ventures afloat during the pandemic, according to the GoDaddy 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Survey, with 51% using social media and messaging apps as their main channel of communication. 

PHL telcos seen having edge in 5G launch race

NETWORK providers in the Philippines have an edge against their regional peers to launch fifth generation (5G) technology faster, technology firm Ericsson, Inc. said.

IDC sees slower PC demand in the Philippines

THE INTERNATIONAL Development Corp. (IDC) forecasts slower demand for personal computers in the Philippines this year amid a supply shortage in Intel’s computer processing units.

WATCH: AI takes on debate champion in first public debate between man and machine

By Santiago J. Arnaiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJXcFtY9cWY IBM made history on Tuesday evening hosting the first ever public debate between man and machine. Previously debuted in a small, closed-door...

Acer partners with Realme for holiday promo

FOR the holidays, Taiwanese hardware and electronics company Acer is partnering with Chinese smartphone company Realme as they give away Realme smartphones for every qualified Acer laptop purchase from now until Dec. 31.

Turnitin opens first office in the Philippines

ONLINE PLAGIARISM detection and educational feedback platform Turnitin set up its first office in the Philippines in March, setting up operations just prior to the enhanced community quarantine which has moved some educational institutions to online learning.

Huawei IdeaHub: The intelligent whiteboard for more engaging meetings

Whiteboards are one of the essential items in offices. They are usually useful in meetings as they gather all the information and ideas coming...

Increase in Filipino data scientists seen amid firms’ demand

INFORMATION technology (IT) system management solutions provider ASG Technologies Group, Inc. sees an increase in the number of Filipino data scientists this year driven by the growing demand from enterprises.

Samsung unveils new Galaxy J smartphones

SAMSUNG IS set to launch new budget smartphones from its Galaxy J series line in the country this week.

Lack of data, support hampers PHL e-commerce roadmap

THE GOVERNMENT has admitted being in the dark in determining its progress in implementing its five-year e-commerce roadmap due to the lack of support form other government agencies and the absence of official industry data.