In a move poised to redefine the landscape of AI infrastructure management, Rapt AI, a pioneer in AI-powered workload automation, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with AMD, a global leader in high-performance computing. This strategic alliance aims to unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency and performance for AI inference and training workloads running on AMD Instinct […]
Coursera bridging the global gender gap in Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t just a mission; it’s a necessity, and the Philippines is a crucial battleground in this digital revolution. While the world grapples with the stark reality of women being significantly underrepresented in AI’s development, with global enrollments on Coursera at a mere 32%, the Philippines […]
As the nation prepares for the May 2025 elections, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a crucial directive to all BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs), emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance against potential misuse of financial systems for vote buying and selling. Memorandum No. M-2025-006, released on March 23, 2025, underscores the central bank’s […]
HP‘s annual Amplify partner conference recently exploded onto the scene, unveiling a future powered by AI where work seamlessly blends with innovation and play. With a staggering portfolio of over 80 new products and services, HP is making a bold statement: the future of work is here, and it’s intelligent. Enrique Lores, HP Inc.’s President […]
A seismic shift is underway in the fintech landscape as AgadPay officially launches in the Philippines, promising to dismantle the crippling cycle of payday loan dependency that plagues millions of Filipino workers. In a nation where financial vulnerability is a stark reality, AgadPay’s innovative Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform offers a lifeline, providing immediate access […]
In a global landscape fraught with geopolitical tensions and volatile policy shifts, the Philippine economy has emerged as a beacon of stability, showcasing remarkable resilience. The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC)’s 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR) paints a compelling picture of a robust financial system, weathering international storms with unwavering strength. The report, a comprehensive […]
In a bold move to connect the unconnected, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is charting a course to dramatically expand its fiber optic network, targeting 11 million ports by 2027, with a significant focus on rural areas. This ambitious expansion aims to bridge the persistent digital divide, bringing high-speed internet to some of the most underserved […]
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on traditional data infrastructures, forcing businesses in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector to prioritize between security, quality and sustainability. A report by Hitachi Vantara reveals that a staggering majority of these leaders fear catastrophic data loss as AI strains existing infrastructure, […]
A surge of optimism, fueled by a resurgence in capital expenditure, painted a vibrant picture for Philippine banks in the final quarter of 2024. CreditSights, a leading financial research firm, declared a “generally strong” loan growth, with many institutions reporting a robust 6% to 9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) expansion. This surge, however, wasn’t a uniform wave, […]
Philtower, MIDC and ZTE strengthen collaboration at MWC Barcelona 2025 to enhance network coverage and accelerate digital connectivity in the Philippines The vibrant hum of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 witnessed a landmark moment for Philippine telecommunications as Philtower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC), two key players in the nation’s tower infrastructure, […]
