Updated on January 28, 2012
Gov’t rolls out online business registry tool
In a bid to speed up the country’s notorious business registration procedures, Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Friday led the unveiling of a Web-based system that will serve as a “one-stop shop” for entrepreneurs who want to register their businesses.
App-centric networking firm puts up PH office
Arguing that the old networking model is no longer working because of the advent of social media, a US-headquartered network equipment vendor has set up a subsidiary in the country headed by Oscar Visaya, a long-time employee of Cisco Philippines.
DBM makes big leap to cloud with Google apps
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently hopped on the cloud by subscribing to Google Apps for Business, a cloud-based email and office productivity tools from the Internet search giant.
Gov’t starts rollout of water level sensors, automated rain gauges- Online site to broadcast impeachment hearings
- PNoy reaffirm strategy to grow BPO workers
- Sensor cables stolen in Albay seismic station
- IP E-Games bags deal to run NBA PH website
- IBM appoints Fil-Am as first female chief for PH
- Tablets to transform ICT industry in 2012
- Customs ICT system gets P192-M upgrade
- Blind Pinoys take baby steps in using the Mac
- Gov’t allots P1.6B for disaster mitigation tech
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Local sports firm taps SAP mid-market tool
FROM MANUAL TO SAP. Sports equipment distributor Airbridge Sport has deployed SAP Business One to keep pace with its red-hot growth. Seen here in a press briefing are Airbridge brand manager Raquel Sumera (left) and ANSI Information Systems VP Charlene Sun.
Cybercrime bill clears 2nd reading in Senate
In spite of the impeachment trial, the Senate was able to approve on Tuesday morning the long-delayed Cybercrime bill whose latest amended version proposes the creation of new government offices.
Online remittance firm eyes bigger profit in 2012
The ease by which remittances can be done through the Internet has allowed more consumers to explore online-based remittance companies.
In-app purchases to dominate the smartphone app biz
In-app purchases will rise to account for 64 percent of total market revenue in 2015, up from 39 percent in 2011.
Duqu, Stuxnet malware developed by same group
Kaspersky released a report stating that Duqu and Stuxnet, as well as a number of malware discovered in 2011 were using a development platform called “Tilded,” citing the use of the tilde symbol in many of these malware.
MMDA tests electronic tagging for buses
Ten MMDA vehicles were used for the demonstration and two electronic tag readers installed at the Edsa-Orense loading bay to determine the proof of concept of the electronic tags.
Nokia’s operator billing allows Pinoys to buy premium apps
Using Globe’s’s automated billing system, post-paid bill or pre-paid subscribers using Nokia phones can now purchase premium apps and other content from the Nokia Store.
Seair unveils CashPay for online payments
CashPay allows Philippine-based customers to make a reservation online and complete the booking via cash payment at any of the eight Seair ticketing offices in Manila, Clark, Cebu, and Davao.
‘Girls in ICT’ Web portal unveiled
The ITU has launched a new Web portal focused on helping women access training, job opportunities, and career information in the fast-growing ICT sector.
Sony intros first smartphone after split with Ericsson
The new Xperia S is an Android smartphone has a 12MP camera that takes pictures in just 1.5 seconds from standby and also comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.
UE student joins HK animation bootcamp
Aurora Grace Hernandez of the University of the East recently represented the Philippines in the Autodesk Panorama Student Bootcamp held in Hong Kong last Dec. 10 to 13, 2011.
Nintendo 3DS, Sony PSV poised to ‘make noise’ in 2012
Given the 3DS price drop and initial demand for Vita in Japan last year, it appears that 2012 is shaping up to be a rebound year for handhelds.
Future is in software
They say that the economy of tomorrow is a knowledge economy. Such an economy can only be run by software.
