More than 60 percent of enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region plan to increase investments in sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence over the next two years, driven largely by national security requirements, data protection rules, and digital-sovereignty goals, according to new research from Accenture.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to resolve half of all customer service cases in the Philippines by 2027, up from 40% today, according to a new survey of local service professionals
Filipinos reported the longest “willing-to-wait” period, expecting issue resolution within 27.3 minutes on average, compared with the APJ average of 24.4 minutes.
Apple maintained its leadership for the third consecutive year, achieving record-high shipments and a strong rebound in China fueled by the success of the iPhone 17 series.
The stronger-than-expected finish capped a volatile year for the PC market, shaped by the end of support for Windows 10, which triggered a broad upgrade cycle, and by early concerns over tariffs that pushed vendors to accelerate inventory purchases.
The global foldable smartphone market is set for a major lift in 2026, with industry analysts pointing to Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone as the biggest driver of consumer demand and market value, according to new projections from research firm IDC.
The report, titled Project Bayani, says tokenization could become the primary way many Filipinos access investment products -- from government bonds to mutual funds and equities.
Political content is increasingly spreading through digital spaces that Filipinos primarily use for entertainment, humor, and lifestyle updates — not traditional news outlets — according to a new study mapping the country’s online political ecosystem.
Online platforms captured 52% of total advertising spending in 2023, overtaking traditional media and signaling a permanent shift in how companies reach audiences.
While the report is global, available local data show that early adopters in finance and telecommunications are already recording strong financial impacts from their AI programs.
