A first in PH: Globe At Home enhances digital learning in 88 schools, installs 296 FTTR lines to boost connectivity

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 20, 2024 No Comments
Globe Broadband field staff pay a courtesy call at the Balingasa High School, Quezon City, one of 88 schools where Globe At Home installed FTTR technology to boost connectivity.

Globe At Home recently deployed fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) technology in 88 public schools mostly in Metro Manila, making it the first broadband provider to introduce this cutting-edge WiFi solution to Philippine educational institutions. (more…)

MPMG tops TikTok Philippines Men’s Fashion Chart for selling more than 10,000 clothes in one day

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 18, 2024 No Comments

13 December 2023, Manila, Philippines — Make “Philippine-Made” Great (MPMG), a local clothing brand, has secured the top spot on TikTok Philippines Men’s Fashion chart for October and November 2023, following a surge in sales with over 10,000 orders in a single day. Demonstrating rapid growth since its inception in February 2023, MPMG has notably gained traction in the Philippine fashion industry, particularly among young consumers. (more…)

Globe sees 85% decline in scam, spam SMS, credits strong partnership with banks against fraud

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 18, 2024 No Comments
Globe sees 85% decline in scam, spam SMS, credits strong partnership with banks against fraud.

The number of blocked spam and scam text messages related to banks declined by over 85% based on data covering the first three quarters of 2023, reflecting gains of Globe‘s vigorous partnerships with the country’s major banks and financial institutions. (more…)

Data suggests AI enterprise adoption growth due to widespread early adopter deployment, but barriers keep 40% in early phases

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 17, 2024 No Comments
  • About 42% of enterprise-scale companies surveyed (> 1,000 employees) report having actively deployed AI in their business.
  • An additional 40% are currently exploring or experimenting with AI but have not deployed their models.
  • However, 59% of those companies surveyed already exploring or deploying AI say they have accelerated their rollout or investments in the technology.
  • The top barriers preventing deployment include limited AI skills and expertise (33%), too much data complexity (25%), and ethical concerns (23%).

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PetPal launches PH’s first all-in-one pet care super app

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 17, 2024 No Comments

In yet another industry-first, 917Ventures‘ PetPal, a front-runner in pet care in Southeast Asia, has unveiled their all-in-one pet care super app. The platform serves as a mobile version of their comprehensive pet care solution. (more…)