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BPO industry adjusting to new working practices, demand shift

BPO firms were largely unprepared for a total work-from-home model, and had to overcome challenges related to Internet access, equipment transfers, and clearance requirements from clients.

DepEd e-learning platform now free to Smart subscribers

The DepEd Commons is an online education delivery platform that is designed as an alternative mode for teaching-learning process during class suspensions and other similar circumstances.

BPI now on ‘inflection point’ as digital transactions hit 92%

The 168-year-old Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) said it is on an “inflection point” towards massive sea-change with digital transactions now far outstripping traditional branch transactions.

SSS urged to boost ‘computing capacity’ amid surge in online transactions

Makati City representative Luis Campos Jr. made the statement as the SSS website entered its second week down, adding the future of public transactions is clearly electronic and online – not over-the-counter in brick-and-mortar agency branches.

LGUs deploying e-trikes to transport front-liners

Based on reported data of the Department of Energy, more than 1,640 e-trikes are currently operating by LGUS to serve front-liners.

NPC probing privacy violation complaints from Covid-19 patients

The NPC said the breach notifications involved the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal information of suspect, probable, and confirmed Covid-19 patients.

Drop in IT spending seen in nearly every industry in 2020 due to Covid-19

Hospitality and tourism-heavy industries like transportation and personal and consumer services are expected to be the most negatively impacted markets with IT spending expected to decline by 5% or more.

DOST to mass-produce collection booths for Covid-19 samples

The Sample Collection Booths (SCBs) passed the required validation test from four hospitals and will now be delivered by April 30 to testing locations around the country.

FabLabs in Visayas schools tapped for mass production of PPEs

A fablab is typically equipped with an array of computer-controlled tools that cover several different length scales and various materials, with the aim to make "almost anything".

NPC: Covid-19 apps must be transparent, not over-collect data

The National Privacy Commission said the Covid-19 apps being rolled out by the government and the private sector will only be effective if these solutions will allow users to share information without fear of misuse or discrimination.
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