I.T. News
Top IT exec back at Epson PH after 5-year hiatus
Jino Alvarez, a former general manager of Epson Philippines who left the company in 2007, has taken the role as department head of the company’s commercial and industrial division.
Big Data flooding PH business space, says Oracle
Tech giant Oracle has sounded the alarm button for local firms to make the necessary adjustment to cope with the explosion of Big Data or risk getting swamped by overflowing data.
DBM launches ‘Budget ng Bayan’ website
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has launched the “Budget ng Bayan” website, an initiative which the government said is aimed at providing the public with access to “transparent, accountable, and participatory budgeting.”
PH marks 10th year at Japan software expo
The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) is marking a decade-long participation at the Software Development Expo (Sodec) in Tokyo, Japan.
US cites PH gains in IPR protection
An IPR report compiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative has cited the improvements made by the Philippines, although the country remained in the report’s “watch list.”
Bill sets obligations of CCTV owners when crimes are committed
A lawmaker is proposing to make it a legal obligation of owners of closed-circuit television (CCTVs) and similar gadgets to preserve and surrender recorded data to lawful authorities when a crime is committed.
IBM, DOST team up to build R&D lab
BIG COLLABORATION. IBM Philippines chief Mariels Almeda Winhoffer (right) and DOST Sec. Mario Montejo exchange copies of the MOU establishing the first “Philippine Systems and Technology R&D Laboratory” in the country. The signing ceremony, held in Malacañang on Thursday, was witnessed by Pres. Noynoy Aquino and Sen. Edgardo Angara (hidden).
P580-M Doppler radar station unveiled in Catanduanes
The Doppler radar station in Catanduanes is said to be the first facility in the world to use Solid-State Meteorological Radar System (SSMRS) technology developed in Japan.
New DOST usec named as replacement for Yumul
President Aquino has appointed Dr. Amelia P. Guevara as acting undersecretary of the DOST, replacing Dr. Graciano P. Yumul who retired recently from government service.
PH Anonymous hacker group claims credit for defacing 14 China sites
The high-stakes showdown between Filipino and Chinese hacker groups is not slowing down with a group claiming to be the local counterpart of the international hackers group “Anonymous” claimed responsibility of bringing down at least 14 China-based websites.