Newsletter: Experts tackle tech trends at TMT forum

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The Manila Times (TMT) BPO and Tech Forum 2024, held on November 28 at Makati Commerce Tower, brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology in the Philippines. Under the theme "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," the event featured insights from key speakers. The forum, supported by major sponsors and local and international chambers of commerce, highlighted the Philippines’ position as a global leader in outsourcing, emphasizing innovation, cybersecurity, and the country’s talented workforce.

Newsletter: Low adoption of solar tech not just due to cost

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Despite the immense potential for solar energy in urban areas of the Philippines, the technology’s upfront cost and a lack of public awareness of its benefits remain major hurdles to its widespread use. Government subsidies and promotional campaigns are seen to help boost its adoption. 

With some of the most expensive power rates in Southeast Asia, the Philippines stands to benefit immensely from rooftop solar power installations in urban areas like Metro Manila. However, adoption is hampered by a lack of public awareness and the need for more government support. CREDIT: Rosalina Palanca-Tan 

A new study from the Ateneo de Manila University highlights the persistent challenges preventing widespread adoption of rooftop solar power (RTSP) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Conducted by Department of Economics Professor Rosalina Palanca-Tan and published in the journal, Challenges in Sustainability, the study surveyed 403 respondents to understand why households remain reluctant to invest in solar technology despite its undisputed economic and environmental benefits.  

Newsletter: Discounts & mystery bags star in Power Mac Center holiday campaign

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Make the season of giving more cheerful and memorable with “Gifts and Giggles,” Power Mac Center’s special holiday initiative.

Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a collaboration with Virtana, a leader in AI-powered monitoring and observability for hybrid infrastructure environments. The partnership integrates the Virtana Platform suite with the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for workload management and hybrid cloud operations.

Newsletter: Data protection, complex tech environments, downtime: main business headache related to IT Security

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According to the recent Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, the majority of companies find the loss of productivity, securing complex tech environments, and enabling data protection to be the most concerning business issues, driven by growing IT security needs and requirements. 

The Kaspersky IT Security Economics report is released every year to analyze the changes in budgets, breaches and business challenges affecting IT Security decision makers. This report is compiled from interviews with IT and IT security professionals from organizations of different sizes and industries. The survey was carried out in 27 countries across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Turkey and the Africa region, Latin America, and North America.

Newsletter: Fill your holidays with #SoundThatMatters: The new TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 is now available for P1,799

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It’s that time of year again—the holiday season is drawing near. As we prepare to fill our calendars with get-togethers and parties, one device is essential to make each occasion unforgettable: the brand-new TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2.

Newsletter: Kaspersky study: companies seek specialized expertise to combat AI cyber threats

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As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to Kaspersky survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company revealed that 88% of IT and Information Security professionals expect the use of AI by malicious actors to escalate over the next two years. This growing threat is prompting organizations to prioritize cyber defense expertise, with many turning to cybersecurity vendors for specialized support and training.

Newsletter: Advanced Abilities signs partnership with HiPaaS to further modernize local healthcare infrastructure

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From L-R: Rodolfo Mortero, HiPaaS Vice President for Healthcare; Sandeep Deokule, HiPaaS CEO; Angelo Antonio Buendia, Advanced Abilities President and CEO; Virgilio Pascua, Advanced Abilities COO and CTO

Advanced Abilities, local healthcare technology and independent software aggregator, announced its partnership with US-based HiPaaS at an official contract signing late this November.

Newsletter: Celebrate the Holidays and Save Big with realme’s Sulit Christmas Deals

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Following the kick off of realme’s annual holiday campaign, realme With You, the brand continues to surprise fans with exciting promos and deals to enjoy this Christmas season. realme introduced the real Sulit Christmas Deals to help ease the holiday rush for shoppers.

Newsletter: Get the all-new TechLife Pad Neo for as low as P4,099 and Unwrap the Joy of Entertainment

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Prepare to unwrap something special as the all-new TechLife Pad Neo is now available to give a new kind of Entertainment Made Easy for this holiday season.

Newsletter: Hitachi Vantara Announces Hitachi iQ for Trusted Data Infrastructure Solutions for Modern AI Systems with NVIDIA HGX Platform

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the availability of Hitachi iQ with the NVIDIA HGX™ platform in an end-to-end solution stack of fast, scalable, and resilient infrastructure for modern AI systems. Hitachi iQ provides cost-optimized solutions, tailored to a variety of industries and use cases, including large language models, inferencing, model training, analytics, digital twins, and image processing. 

Newsletter: The anticipated realme Regional Wars: Honor of Kings Grand Finals is happening on November 30

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The Squad can watch the action live at Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City

Get ready for the thrilling realme Regional Wars: Honor of Kings Grand Finals happening on November 30 at the Campus PlayFest 2024. This highly anticipated event will determine the first-ever Honor of Kings Philippines champions.

Newsletter: realme GT 7 Pro Takes Global Stage as the Dark Horse of AI

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Global tech innovator realme globally launched the highly anticipated GT 7 Pro. Paving way for a new era in AI-driven performance, the groundbreaking smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The realme GT 7 Pro promises unmatched performance and advanced AI capabilities.

Newsletter: Hitachi Vantara Expands Hybrid Cloud Storage Platform with Object Storage, All-QLC Flash and Advancing Cloud Integration

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced the launch of new solutions available through its Virtual Storage Platform One data platform. Designed to redefine storage and data management, for AI and analytics workloads, the new suite includes an all-new quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage array with public cloud replication and an object storage appliance. Together, these solutions deliver simplicity, security, and sustainable scalability to help organizations optimize data management, ensuring they stay agile in an increasingly data-centric world.

Newsletter: Ransomware continues to pummel organisations in Southeast Asia

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Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) detected 57,571 ransomware attacks from January to June 2024.

Newsletter: Win a Mirage G4 at the realme With You Grand Sale

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The annual realme With You campaign officially returns this year via livestream launch on the realme official Facebook page. The multifaceted holiday campaign has thrilled the Squad as realme announced exciting prizes and activities to enjoy and look forward to this gift-giving season.

Newsletter: New cyber campaign targets PC users with fake CAPTCHAs and browser errors

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A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA page or a fake Chrome error message that prompts them to follow steps to download stealers. Kaspersky’s telemetry recorded over 140,000 encounters with these malicious ads in September and October 2024, and more than 20,000 users were redirected to the fake pages hosting malicious scripts. Most often these were users from Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Russia. To stay safe, experts advise users to exercise caution and avoid following suspicious prompts for action online.

A CAPTCHA is a security feature used on websites and in apps to verify whether a user is human or an automated program or bot. Earlier this year, there were reports of attackers distributing the Lumma stealer using fake CAPTCHAs, primarily targeting gamers. When browsing gaming websites, users were lured into clicking on an ad that covered the entire screen. They were redirected to a fake CAPTCHA page with instructions below the prompt tricking them into downloading the stealer. When users clicked the I'm not a robot button, an encoded Windows PowerShell command was copied to their PC’s clipboard. They were then prompted to paste it into the terminal box and press Enter, inadvertently downloading and launching Lumma. The malware searched for cryptocurrency-related files, cookies, and password manager data on the victim's device. It also visited the webpages of various e-commerce platforms, boosting their view counts, giving the attackers additional financial gain.

Newsletter: realme 13 Series 5G Officially Debuts in the Philippines

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realme continues to push the boundaries and strengthens its position in the gaming scene with its latest release in the Number Series

realme Philippines has officially launched its latest smartphones designed to provide an unrivaled gameplay performance for users. The realme 13 Series 5G consists of the realme 13+ 5G and realme 13 5G, both positioned to get gamers a Limitless Speed to Victory.

Newsletter: Cybercriminals using “Joker: Folie à Deux” release to scam fans, finds

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Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux” ahead of its worldwide cinema premiere for online phishing scams. Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their sensitive data and money.

Newsletter: PLDT and Smart power 31st National Public Relations Congress

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PLDT and Smart, led by Maxine P. Loyola, PLDT Home AVP and Head of Public Relations and Influencer Management (3rd from left) reaffirmed their commitment to the PRSP through the group’s support to the 31st National PR Congress. Also shown in the photo is Ma. Luisa P. Sebastian, PRSP Internal Auditor (center)

PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) reaffirm their commitment to the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) through their support to the recently concluded 31st National Public Relations Congress.