Philippines stories

Equinix will acquire three data centres in the Philippines from Total Information Management, marking its entry into the Filipino market.

Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.

Human8 appoints Mark Alvarez as Head of Operations APAC and Daniel Teixeira as Senior Business Director Southeast Asia, eyeing AI-driven growth.

Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.

EDC has teamed up with Newgen Software to centralise content management for over 1,000 employees, enhancing document handling and operational efficiency.

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch CyberInsurance in the Philippines, offering protection against online identity theft and fraud as cybercrime surges.

Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cradlepoint into Taiwan, enhancing distribution of advanced 5G and LTE WWAN solutions for enterprises and public sector.

CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.

Kaspersky successfully defended Southeast Asian businesses from over 61m Bruteforce cyber-attacks in 2023, with Vietnam suffering most heavily.

IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.

ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.

Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.