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ArteFino 2025: A Celebration of Filipino Craft, Culture, and Community

ArteFino 2025, presented by Security Bank, officially opens its doors from July 31 to August 3 at Power Plant Mall, spotlighting Filipino craftsmanship, heritage, and sustainable innovation. Now in its ninth edition, the country’s leading artisanal fair continues to champion local artisans and socially conscious design through the HeArteFino program. This year’s theme—Champions of Change—honors the makers, communities, and creative leaders redefining tradition and driving impact. “At Security Bank, our mission is to enrich lives, empower businesses, and build communities sustainably—and our partnership with ArteFino brings this to life.” said Tanya Deakin, Security Bank First Vice President and Corporate Communications Division Head. “Together, we celebrate heritage and innovation, open access to markets, and support dignified livelihoods—all anchored in our promise of BetterBanking.” Visitors can explore exclusive launches and collections—from Zarah Juan’s Full Circle using natural

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Concentrix PH Launches iX Hero: AI Tech That Enables Jobs and Supercharges Workforce

Concentrix Corporation recently announced the newest release of iX Hero, the company’s agentic AI-powered application that works with a human in the loop to supercharge the way customer experience is delivered. Joining the launch of iX Hero in the Philippines were Concentrix Chief Product Officer Ryan Peterson; Global Vice President, Product Management, Craig Cotton; and Vice President, Product and Domain Leader, Ratna Puri, together with Concentrix Philippines Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Amit Jagga, as well as Vice President for Transformation and Delivery Shared Services Larah Sta. Maria. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), represented by Assistant Secretary Migui Planas, was also present for the event, which included a demo of the application and other AI-driven products in the Concentrix Intelligent Experience (iX) suite.  iX Hero supercharges advisor performance through multiple AI-driven features: from automatic conversati

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Lenovo Releases FY 2024/25 ESG Report, Showcasing Measurable Progress and Industry Leadership

Lenovo today released its FY 2024/25 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s progress toward its 2030 emissions reduction targets and reaffirming its long-term ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligned to the Science Based Targets initiative. As the first generation of ESG key performance indicators approaches completion, Lenovo remains on track across many key objectives, making this year a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey. Video: Lenovo ESG Report – FY 2024/25 The report outlines how Lenovo is accelerating environmental progress through its participation in the circular economy, including the continued use of closed-loop recycled materials in its products. Lenovo also continues to empower customers with sustainability services that facilitate repair, recycling, and reuse, helping extend product lifecycles and keeping materials in circulation. This year’s report reflects a growing recognition of Lenovo’s e

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AFAD Fires Off New Edition of the Long-Running Guns and Ammo Show at SMX in Pasay City

The country’s long-running Defense & Sporting Arms show, organized by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc. (AFAD) takes center stage anew with its 31st edition take place starting Wednesday (July 23) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. AFAD spokesperson Alaric ‘Aric’ Topacio said their members and over 40 exhibitors committed to participate in the five-day event -- which targets a better edition following the recent support given by the country's lawmakers to the firearms stakeholders’ mission of crafting new measures to boost further the development of both the business and sporting aspects of the industry. “Expect world-class imported and locally made firearms and equipment for both sports shooters and responsible gun owners on full displays in our event. Expect the best of shooting as our members and even this year's exhibitors feeling the highs of the positive developments in the industry’s long fight for legit recognition,” said Topa

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As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 Sunset, How Can Privacy-Conscious Organizations Future-Proof their Email?

As major productivity solution providers continue to adjust their plan offerings, many organizations are grappling with sudden shrinking plan options, rising costs, and the phase out of long-standing services. With Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 reaching end of-support in October 2025, IT teams must consider more than just a routine upgrade. This is a strategic crossroads, a decision that impacts how businesses manage communication, compliance, and data sovereignty, with significant implications for cost and control. Continuing on unsupported Exchange versions would expose businesses to serious risks: the loss of security updates, vendor support, and compatibility with other Microsoft applications. Therefore, this shift marks more than just the end of a product lifecycle; it forces IT teams to make an urgent, strategic decision: migrate to cloud-based services like Exchange Online or Microsoft 365, or stay on-prem with the upcoming Exchange Server Subscription Edition (Micros

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DigiPlus backs tighter regulation of online gaming, urges constructive path forward

As calls mount for tighter controls on online gaming, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the Philippines’ leading digital entertainment company, expresses its strong support for smart, balanced regulation that protects players, ensures industry accountability, and sustains the economic value generated by the legal online gaming sector. “We believe regulation is the path to player protection. It’s the only way to safeguard players, preserve jobs, and close the door on illegal, underground platforms that operate without any oversight,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco.  As the operator behind leading online gaming platforms such as BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, DigiPlus has consistently aligned with the principles being raised by lawmakers and advocacy groups. In fact, many of the proposed safeguards are already embedded across its platforms. All users undergo strict Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verification, including government ID checks and age gating. Responsible gaming features, su

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DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation Pledge ₱2 Million for Tech Scholarships, Expand FutureSmart with Edukasyon.ph

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has pledged ₱2 million to fund scholarships for 50 aspiring tech professionals under its flagship FutureSmart Program. This fresh investment comes with a new partnership with Edukasyon.ph to bridge technology education and real-world careers for Filipinos. The ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing was held on May 26, 2025, at AWS Philippines in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The event brought together leaders from DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation, Edukasyon.ph, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), all committed to equipping young Filipinos with in-demand cloud and tech skills that lead directly to employment. As part of this partnership, selected scholars will complete the AWS re/Start program, a 12-week workforce development training that prepares learners for entry-level cloud careers. After training, Edukasyon.ph will provide job placement support to help graduates land employment within t

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Epson launches the WorkForce Enterprise AM-M5500, redefining high-speed and high-volume printing

Epson, a leading enterprise in professional printing, has unveiled the WorkForce Enterprise AM-M5500, its first-ever A3 mono mid-range model in the WorkForce Enterprise Series. Designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed, high-volume printing in the 31–60ppm range, the AM-M5500 delivers a print speed of 55 pages per minute (ppm), offering energy efficiency and seamless operation. Organizations with high mono printing needs can opt for the AM-M5500 given its speed, reliability, and compact design, making it ideal for printing office documents in space-limited environments. Boosting Productivity with High-Speed Scanning In addition to its impressive, high-speed print volume, the AM-M5500 features fast scan speeds of 70 images per minute (ipm) for simplex scanning and 140 ipm for duplex scanning. It also introduces advanced capabilities similar to the AM-C4000/C5000/C6000/C400/C550 models, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) which supports the creation of searchable and

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Kaspersky Has Discovered SparkKitty: A New Trojan spy on App Store and Google Play

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and gambling, as well as in a trojanized TikTok app, and was distributed on App Store and Google Play, as well as on scam websites. Experts suggest that the goal of the attackers is to steal cryptocurrency assets from residents of Southeast Asia and China. Users in the Philippines are also potentially at risk of facing a similar cyber threat. Kaspersky has notified Google and Apple about the malicious apps. Certain technical details suggest that the new malware campaign is linked to the previously discovered SparkCat Trojan — malware (the first of its kind on iOS) with a built-in optical character recognition (OCR) module that allows it to scan image galleries and steal screenshots containing cryptocurrency wallet recovery phra

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Fortinet Strengthens Code-to-Cloud Security Through CNAPP Enhancements and Expanded Solution Availability in AWS Marketplace

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced powerful updates to Lacework FortiCNAPP, making it easier than ever for customers to secure applications and workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The company also announced that the FortiAppSec Cloud service, FortiMail Workspace Security, FortiNDR Cloud, FortiSIEM, and Fortinet Incident Response services are now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog that helps you find, buy, deploy, and manage software, data products, and professional services from thousands of vendors. “Fortinet is committed to accelerating secure cloud transformation for our customers,” said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions at Fortinet. “By making more of our services available in AWS Marketplace and enhancing leading cloud-native solutions like Lacework FortiCNAPP and FortiAppSec Cloud, we’re making it easier than ever for organizations to protect every cl

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