Local service providers are likely to integrate their fixed and wireless networks to migrate to the next-generation network (NGN) technologies that could deliver end-user applications, third-party content, professional services and payment facilities.

Another wave of changes is likely to rock Smart Communications after several officials left the company recently. A top level meeting of PLDT and Smart executives would be meeting in the first week of December in Hong Kong led by PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan. Those would attend the meeting are Poly Nazareno who heads both PLDT and Smart, Butch Jimenez, Al Panlilio, Ito Ramirez, Eric Alberto, Annabelle Chua, Chris Young, Atty. Ray Espinosa, Atty. Roger Quevido and Mon Isberto. The meeting is intended to fix the "infighting" within PLDT and Smart.

The Electronics Boutique now offers a wide range of products by Coby USA that includes boom boxes, portable DVD player, mini speakers and other items designed to suit the entertainment needs of everyone.

Sun Microsystems Philippines (SunPhil) announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has completed "SEC iView," an online service that allows the general public and private entities to view and print business documents included in the regulator’s database for a fee.

TUNIS, Tunisia — Sun Microsystems invited technology companies worldwide to help eliminate the growing global digital divide by creating opportunities for everyone to connect with — and participate in — the global network. Sun issued its invitation at the recent United Nations’ World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) held here.

Sun Microsystems Philippines is not likely to change its revenue targets or implement a re-organization despite the increase in capital infusion of Singaporean firm Frontline Technologies, Inc. to IT Holdings, Inc. (ITH), which previously owned a majority of SunPhil.