Bob Reyes
Maya & JuanHand collaborate with government to launch cybercrime initiative
December 28, 2024 1:40 am
Maya and JuanHand have partnered with government agencies and fintech leaders to launch Protecta Fintech, a collaborative initiative combating cybercrime and promoting consumer protection. Uniting public and private sectors, the program focuses on cybersecurity education, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention to ensure a safer digital financial ecosystem. Protecta Fintech empowers Filipinos with trust and confidence in digital banking.
The Philippines ramps up efforts to boost IPv6 adoption amid low national uptake
December 26, 2024 1:02 pm
The Philippines has been pioneering IPv6 research since the 1990s, led by DOST-ASTI. IPv6, addressing IPv4 limitations, supports global connectivity and scalability. Despite modest adoption at 18.5%, initiatives like the ON-IDLE Project aim to accelerate uptake through advocacy and research. With PREGINET and PhOpenIX, the country is advancing toward a more efficient, connected digital future.
How Yugabyte is powering AI & FinTech growth in Southeast Asia
November 27, 2024 10:24 am
At the 2024 VST ECS CXO Tech Summit in Boracay, Dennis Sze, Yugabyte’s Head of Sales for Asia South, highlighted the company’s pivotal role in AI and FinTech. With PostgreSQL-compatible, cloud-native database solutions, Yugabyte supports scalability, innovation, and reliability. Strategic partnerships, educational initiatives, and open-source development ensure Yugabyte’s prominence as Southeast Asia’s go-to database for modern tech demands.
Echelon Philippines 2025 to drive more investments, innovation in nation’s startup scene
November 11, 2024 7:20 am
After a successful inaugural event, Echelon Philippines is set to return in 2025, aiming to catalyze more investments and innovation in the country’s burgeoning startup landscape. Organized by e27 in collaboration with Brainsparks, the conference promises to further position the Philippines as a regional tech hub, building on the momentum from Echelon Philippines 2024, which saw record-breaking participation.
iProov on deepfake threats, digital identity, & biometric authentication advancements in the Philippines
November 06, 2024 2:15 pm
In an exclusive interview, iProov CTO Dominic Forrest discussed the critical role of biometric authentication in securing digital identities against deepfakes. Emphasizing iProov’s cloud-based “liveness detection” system, Forrest highlighted how proactive threat monitoring and accessibility ensure robust, inclusive digital identity solutions. iProov is currently engaging with Philippine stakeholders to develop secure, cloud-based identity systems that could drive local digital and economic growth.