DOST, DTI, DICT join forces to ignite Filipino innovation at the Philippine Startup Week 2024

Ribbon-cutting and opening of the Philippine Startup Week 2024

MANILA, Philippines – November 11, 2024 – The Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Steering Committee led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are teaming up to showcase Filipino innovation and entrepreneurial excellence at the 6th Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24), happening from November 11th-15th, 2024, in collaboration with the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystems of Startups-National Capital Region (SCALE NCR). (more…)

Instructure integrates Microsoft Reflect with Canvas LMS, expands mental wellness resources

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — October 9, 2024Instructure, the leading learning technology ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, is proud to announce a newly available complimentary integration of Microsoft Reflect into Canvas, a step designed to enhance global mental wellness support for students and educators just in time for World Mental Health Day on October 10. The integration aims to streamline social-emotional learning (SEL) within the digital classroom, through K-12 to higher education, making mental wellness resources more accessible to all Canvas users. (more…)

Bossjob introduces AI-powered recruitment solutions for SMEs at National Retail Conference Expo 2024

24 September 2024, Manila, PhilippinesBossjob, the chat-first career platform for professional hiring in Southeast Asia (SEA), showcased its innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at the National Retail Conference Expo (NRCE) 2024. (more…)

Over 1,100 participants attended 2024 Trend Micro’s annual free-for-all cybersecurity conference

MANDALUYONG, Metro Manila — 12 September, 2024 — On its 8th year of hosting its free-for-all cybersecurity conference DECODE, leading cybersecurity firm Trend Micro registered a record-breaking 1,100+ attendees last September 10, at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong. Local information technology (IT) and cybersecurity professionals came together for a full day of networking, talks, panel discussions, and hands-on activities that highlighted how fusing technologies will aid in pushing forward toward a more resilient and secure future. (more…)

Zoho invests in enhancing Philippine businesses’ human capital development and promoting digital transformation

With over 400 attendees, Zoho's user conference, Zoholics, convenes in Manila and remains as Zoho's most highly attended event in the South East Asian region.

Manila, 30 August 2024Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, recognizes the significant growth opportunities for Philippine businesses through effective software solutions. According to Statista, leveraging digital technologies could unlock US$101.3 billion in annual economic value by 2030 in the Philippines. However, the digital skills gap among the workforce remains a key challenge. As Zoho continues to innovate with new product features and artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements, it remains crucial for us to engage customers actively, ensuring their employees are equipped with the necessary skills to maximize the benefits of our solutions. (more…)

Global study highlights biometrics as solution to counter escalating deepfake risk

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is a global survey commissioned by iProov.
  • 70% of organizations believe deepfake attacks will have a high impact
  • 73% of organizations surveyed are implementing cybersecurity solutions to address the threat of deepfakes
  • 75% of solutions being implemented to address deepfakes are biometric solutions
  • 62% worry their organization isn’t taking the threat of deepfakes seriously enough

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