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The Philippines ranks among the top global outsourcing nations and places strong focus on its software and outsourcing segments.
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Vibrant market fuels network deployment in Philippines
The flourishing local economy and insatiable demand for Web-connected devices are pushing firms to roll out the latest networking technology to stay competitive. But next-gen stuff like software-defined networking remains nascent.
Emerging economies will be bigger IT spenders than US
New report says rising investments, large growing SMB base and a young workforce will boost the IT consumption of five emerging markets--India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and South Africa.
Philippine proposed changes to cybercrime law criticized
Department of Justice recommends revisions to the country's Cybercrime Law to exclude controversial provisions already punishable under other laws. But Internet lobby group calls proposal "half-baked".
Bullish outlook, competition to boost software take-up in Philippines
Software makers are anticipating a huge adoption of enterprise software among local companies, partly boosted by the Asean masterplan to integrate regional economies which will create a more competitive market.
Philippines News Agency site defaced by 'Chinese' hackers
The hour-long attack on the Web site by hackers seemingly from China appears to be a repeat of last year's cyberattacks sparked off by territorial disputes between both countries.
Globe's $700M first-phase network upgrade done
Philippine carrier says the first stage of its US$790 million network modernization project, revealed in 2012, is complete and will now focus on optimizing its new equipment.
Nokia Siemens Networks to expand Philippines R&D efforts
Company plans to double the size of its research and development lab in the Southeast Asian market, as it focuses on technologies to improve 3G and 4G mobile networks.
Philippines govt sites to have standardized 'look and feel'
Various are learning to build their sites based on a standard template to improve ease of use and enhance the government's online identity.
Anonymous Philippines targets president's Web site
Hacker group defaces the Web site of the Office of the President of the Philippines over the president's alleged mishandling of the territorial dispute over Malaysian state Sabah.
Philippine elections in age of social media
Social media is fast reshaping upcoming May elections in the Philippines, with civil society making great use of it through a hugely successful campaign against publicity-hungry or credit-grabbing politicians.
Hackers take Sabah conflict to cyberspace
Philippine and Malaysian Web sites were defaced with messages sympathetic to either side of the armed territorial dispute over the Malaysian state.
Philippine firms adopt wait-and-see on BYOD
While businesses in the Philippines are starting to consider bring-your-own-device tools, few have embraced the concept as security and the cost of managing data access remain top concerns.
Philippines extends suspension of cybercrime law
Country's Supreme Court decides to prolong "until further orders" the temporary restraining order placed on the controversial Cybercrime Act of 2012, which was to expire on Wednesday.
Google furthers Philippines investment with office opening
The search giant has strengthened its push into the country and the Southeast Asia region with a new office in Manila to leverage the growing online population, serve local businesses, and tap local talent.
Interesting times for Philippine tech industry
Despite the economic gloom that descended on other parts of the globe in 2012, things are looking up for the Philippines IT industry and, in particular, the local startup scene.