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RP catching up on chip payments
Although it is not yet widely used as previously envisioned, payments done through chip-enabled smart cards are slowly becoming more common in the country.
Packard Bell returns, seeks bigger market share in RP
Hardware company Packard Bell announced its official "return" to the Philippine market, following the signing of an exclusive partnership deal with information technology (IT) distributor Axis Global.
InterCommerce taps IP-Converge to build up key BOC operations
IP-Converge Data Center, Inc. (IPC), the Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) division of listed company IPVG Corp. (PSE: IPVG), was recently tapped by B2B electronic commerce solutions and networking facilities provider InterCommerce Network Services, Inc. to help provide server co-location services and Global Internet Access (GIA) to support its e-Customs project with the country’s Bureau of Customs (BoC).
Oracle teams up with Symantec to protect Think.com
The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) recently announced it has teamed up with Symantec Corp. to make its world renowned online collaborative learning program, Think.com, even safer for students and teachers.
Tech financing program being pushed by IBM in RP
The magnitude and importance of SMEs, especially in the Philippines where it comprises more than 95 percent of local businesses, have been emphasized many times in the media and government speeches. But the reality is that most SMEs are not harnessing the power of technology because of financial constraints.
Motorola bares next-generation Razr phone
Handset maker Motorola has unveiled the Razr 2 in the Philippine market, as it aims to lift its sagging market share against chief rival Nokia.
iMac outpacing PCs, says Apple
For the longest time, the number of iMacs sold worldwide has always been dwarfed by PC sales. That trend is no longer true, according to Apple, as the sleeker iMac machines are now growing thrice as much as the PCs.
Biggest online library of OPM now available for Pinoy’s globally
Filipinos overseas have more reasons now to be happy, because being away from home won’t be a major setback while working abroad for their hard earned dollars for their families back here in the Philippines. Being away from home, one misses a lot about their home country, and one of the most sought after consumer products from the Philippines among Pinoys abroad is music. Original Pilipino Music or OPM is one of the most saleable goods among "Pinoy" stores and one of the most requested gifts or "pasalubong" (coming home present) among "balikbayans."
Local firm devises tool for real-time web updating
A Manila-based Filipino software and internet consulting firm has devised a new, easy-to-use tool for real-time updating of websites by their owners or their assigned personnel.
DRM sol’ns to grow despite DRM-free music initiatives
The recent "DRM-free" music tracks that were announced by Apple and Amazon.com do not herald the death of Digital Rights Management (DRM), reports InStat (http://www.instat.com). Instead, the DRM-free model will likely be viewed as a music industry-only experiment, albeit one that will be closely monitored to see if a viable business model emerges, the hightech market research firm says.
Sun Cellular’s iMessenger service gives away prizes to lucky winners
Ma. Syvel Vargas, Joan Buhay and Neonita Maristela were contented with the benefit they get from their cellular phones’ mobility while being logged on to their instant messenger. So when they learned that they won in Sun Cellular’s U Chat, U Win promo, the three ladies couldn’t be any happier.
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