Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

In today’s digital age, businesses, institutions, and governments face a world of opportunities but also constant threats from cyberattacks. These silent, ever-present dangers can strike without warning, disrupting progress and undermining trust that took years to build. “Whether you’re running a startup, a global corporation, or a government agency, the question isn’t if you’ll be targeted, but when,” says Alex Bernardino, ePLDT’s Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist. ePLDT is the digital arm of PLDT, providing businesses with tailor-made cybersecurity solutions. His message isn’t meant to incite fear but to emphasize the urgency of action. Being proactive about cybersecurity, he argues, is no…

Agora, Inc. a leader in real-time engagement technology, has unveiled a new Conversational AI SDK that’s designed to help developers bring voice-driven AI experiences into their apps. By integrating with OpenAI’s Realtime API, this toolkit makes it easier to create AI-powered interactions that feel more natural and intuitive, enhancing how users engage with AI across various applications. According to Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora, real-time conversational AI is the next big leap in making AI useful and accessible. “With our Conversational AI SDK, developers can introduce natural voice interaction into their apps, utilizing OpenAI’s conversational intelligence along with…

GoTyme Bank receives the highest CX Index and NPS scores among local banks in an independent survey GoTyme Bank, a collaboration between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multi-country digital banking group Tyme, led Philippine banks as the #1 bank in customer experience and most-recommended bank in the country, according to a recent independent commissioned Forrester Consulting survey. The digital bank achieved the highest customer experience (CX) Index score and Net Promoter Score (NPS) among local banks in the independent survey conducted by Forrester. CX Index™ assesses the overall customer experience, while NPS measures customer loyalty and advocacy. Forrester,…

Award-winning creative production powerhouse Onion Bulb Productions (OBP) unveiled an advertising innovation with their “Out of this World” integrated 3D billboard campaign, effectively presenting to brands the limitless possibilities to reach and engage with their audience in driving business growth.Splashed on its 400-meter integrated 3D billboard at 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, are two astronauts exploring the vastness of outer space, symbolizing the boundless potential for brands to explore new ways to engage with their target market. The ”Out of this World” campaign is the latest in the series of stunning innovations by OBP, which was awarded last year by…

A premier and highly innovative office building in the heart of Manila by 2025, strategically located near Malacanang, Manila City. Leading into Manila’s emerging Central Business District and University Belt is the upcoming Manila Ecommerce Center(MEC) building, which will offer a complete array of innovative solutions and amenities to entrepreneurs. The Manila Ecommerce Center(MEC) will be a 16 storey building with 2,154sqm per floor that will offer premium experiences and will be the newest must-go-to business destination within Manila. Strategically located at the heart of Manila, Philippines near iconic locations such as the Malacañang complex, Manila City Hall, the University…

The much-awaited iPhone 16 is coming soon for pre-order at the Power Mac Center!

Power Mac Center TriNoma APP is holding exclusive opening promos for its customers, including the following: An “APP Store” stands for Apple Premium Partner, which is the highest classification of stores for official Apple resellers. In the Philippines, PMC or Power Mac Center is the only reseller is authorized to open an APP Store. Hand-in-hand with its official service arm Mobile Care and training arm Basecamp, PMC remains as the only reseller in the Philippines authorized to open APP stores. These are the branches in Power Plant Mall (opened in 2022), Greenbelt 3 (2023), SM Mall of Asia (2023), SM…

Get ready, gamers! Rakion is back and better than ever, and it’s gearing up to launch soon.

Amidst the widening digital skills gap that threatens the competitiveness of its workforce, the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country’s center of excellence and innovation in digital marketing, will focus on future-proofing the digital landscape at the ninth Digital Congress (DigiCon) on October 15-16, 2024, in Newport City, Metro Manila.

JBL Philippines has officially launched their Campus Ambassador Program. More than just a typical promo, JBL is on the lookout for talent around Philippine college campuses. If you’re a college student enrolled in SY 2024-2025, you may want to sign up for their special program (link below!). Apply here: https://forms.gle/VNziFJobYx3eVbtp9 The Campus Ambassador Program enables students with public social media accounts to become JBL Ambassadors. Successful applicants will receive JBL gear to feature, student discounts, invites to exclusive events, and access to JBL Sound Fest 2024 — a highly coveted yearly concert featuring the best of the best music in…