Philippine Information Technology Organization

Oil price hikes wrecking your budget? Globe Group has services to help you #SaveOnFuel

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 15, 2022 No Comments

Just as we are slowly trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the Russia-Ukraine conflict came into play and disrupted global markets once again, causing a steep rise in the prices of oil and other commodities. Despite these challenges, we long to move forward and do the things we love.

The Globe Group is, fortunately, a step ahead and is ready with a variety of platforms, solutions, and promos that will continue to enable Filipinos’ everyday experiences while creating utmost value for customers. (more…)

Shopee, Shopee Xpress partner with brands and charities to aid Taal evacuees

Orlee Pasion April 14, 2022 No Comments

MANILA, APRIL 11, 2022 – The continued unrest of the Taal Volcano forced over 1,000 Filipino families to evacuate to nearby communities in Batangas last March. With Alert Level 3 still in place, these families continue to spend their days in evacuation centers across the region.

As part of its commitment to better the lives of the underserved, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with several brands and charity organizations to provide aid for Taal evacuees. (more…)

Data Centers 101: How enterprises benefit from colocation and outsourced IT management

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 14, 2022 No Comments

The data center sector in the Philippines is facing exciting times. Pandemic lockdowns triggered an increased need from local companies to shift servers and Information Technology (IT) equipment from their premises to data centers. Foreign groups are also looking at establishing their facilities in the country.

Recently, Globe entered into a $350-million joint venture partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Ayala Corporation to develop and operate data centers. Globe already has several data centers but believes that the joint venture will help it become a leader in the space. (more…)

What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you!

Orlee Pasion April 14, 2022 No Comments

Discover this Shopee finds that best suits how you work and enjoy free shipping, 10% off vouchers, and 50% bills cashback this April 15 Payday Sale!

MANILA, APRIL 12, 2022 – Did you know that your personality can reveal a lot about how you work? Extroverts like to socialize and meet new people in the office while introverts tend to be more reserved and keep their inner circle small. Ambiverts are able to strike the balance of enjoying being in the company of others while relishing much-needed alone time.

Curious to know your working style and the best items to complement it? Take the quiz below to find out if you’re a social butterfly, a productivity veteran, a silent warrior, or an overly organized worker. Check out the many items on amazing deals in the upcoming April 15 Payday Sale! (more…)

Boost your hybrid work setup with back-to-back promos from ASUS and Globe At Home

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 13, 2022 No Comments

MANILA, Philippines — Adapting to a new hybrid work setup? Make the switch easier with ASUS and Globe At Home! For every purchase of any ASUS laptop from ASUS Official Store in Lazada, you can get your very own Globe At Home Prepaid Wi-Fi Device for free. On top of this, each customer who purchases a Globe At Home Prepaid Wi-Fi Device also automatically gets a ₱1500 Lazada voucher applicable for use at the ASUS Official Store to purchase your ASUS laptop of choice. (more…)

m360 exec maps out communication landscape at CEO Summit

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 12, 2022 No Comments

Faster digital adoption has led to a “seismic shift” in the way people communicate and consume information, an executive of the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging platform m360 said at a summit of business leaders held in April.

At the CEO Summit 2022 in Baguio City, m360 COO Ramon Hirang led a discussion on the theme “Generation-less Digital Experience: The Seismic Change in Leadership and Consumer Behavior.”

“There is no doubt that recent events have accelerated digital adoption, and one of the seismic changes that support this behavior is the shift from “digital-natives” only to “generation-less” channel preferences,” he said at the summit, referring to how the pandemic hastened the digital pivot across all fronts. (more…)

ExtraHop expands presence in ASEAN with new distributors in Philippines and Indonesia

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 12, 2022 No Comments

Westcon-Comstor and Virtus Technology Indonesia join ExtraHop’s partner network in ASEAN

Manila, Philippines – April 12, 2022 – ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with global technology distributor Westcon-Comstor to bring advanced threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities to Indonesia and the Philippines. In addition, leading IT infrastructure solution partner Virtus Technology Indonesia (VTI) has joined the ExtraHop reseller community, adding network detection and response (NDR) to its cybersecurity portfolio. (more…)

Go on virtual Visita Iglesia using Globe At Home

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 11, 2022 No Comments

The season of Lent is a time for Catholic devotees to reflect and strengthen their faith. Part of this season’s tradition is the Visita Iglesia, where the faithful visit and pray in at least seven different churches.

In this digital age, physically visiting churches is not the only option. Globe At Home offers the virtual Visita Iglesia, where customers can easily participate in the annual religious tradition and even do the Lenten devotion to Stations of the Cross, pray with the congregation, and attend masses in the comfort and safety of their homes. (more…)

ExtraHop urges organizations to adopt Shields Up guidance, offers complimentary readiness assessment

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 9, 2022 No Comments

The invasion of Ukraine has the cybersecurity community on high alert; ExtraHop puts AI-backed network intelligence to work to assess security controls and detect attack activity

PHILIPPINES – 6 April 2022 – ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, today announced that it will offer a complimentary Shields Up assessment for qualified organizations. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put the world on high alert for retaliatory cyberattacks.

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