TECH NEWS | IBM unveils new generation of IBM Power servers
New IBM Power E1080 server offers 2.5x greater per core performance vs x86-based servers and sets a new world record SAP benchmark for 8-socket systems.
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CRYPTOCURRENCY | Pinoys lead MetaMask’s global monthly active users
The surge in Filipino users was buoyed by the popularity of NFT-based online video game Axie Infinity, which allows players to earn cryptocurrency.
BUSINESS | PLDT, BOI, other gov’t agencies to push PH as APAC Hyperscaler Hub
DTI and BOI announced the inclusion of hyperscalers as the sixth key sector under its “Make It Happen in the Philippines” (MIH) campaign.
TELECOM | PLDT on track to serve record customer numbers, doubles network capacity
PLDT will almost double its existing total capacity of 55 Tbps to 92 Tbps by year-end, or more than triple its capacity from 30 Tbps last year.
BUSINESS TECH | Infor leads in Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP
Infor’s position as one of the Leaders in this Gartner Magic Quadrant was based on Gartner’s evaluation of Infor’s industry-specific CloudSuite solutions.
BUSINESS | Pinoys want personalization, convenience from telcos
Filipino consumers will be willing to change telecom providers if these level of services will not be as convenient.
BUSINESS | Meralco pledges to help PH electronics industry bounce back
The Philippine electronics industry is looking to exceed its forecast of a 7% growth despite the setbacks brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BUSINESS | BIR reminds social media influencers ‘tax obligations’
The Bureau of Internal Revenues issued a memorandum “reminding” so-called social media influencers to pay their taxes.
BUSINESS TECH | Accelerating digital economy key for inclusive integration in APAC
A digital economy is increasingly perceived as the way to overcome disruptions caused by COVID-19.
BUSINESS TECH | Poly onboards VSTECS as Philippine distributor
As the world enters a new age of hybrid working, workstyles and workspaces are also evolving.