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Business growth in Asia Pacific is entering a new phase. The sustained increase in data, process automation, and the advancement of artificial intelligence are redefining the way enterprises compete and operate. In this scenario, computing has ceased to be a technical support and has become a strategic factor, directly linked to productivity and growth capacity. The growing adoption of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and automation is increasing the demands placed on enterprise technology infrastructure. As models and workloads become more complex, organizations require platforms that can scale efficiently while maintaining performance and optimizing energy consumption. In this context, modern computing architectures are evolving toward models that enable greater processing capacity to be consolidated within a smaller physical infrastructure footprint. The typical result is a more efficient operation, with reduced space, power, and management requirements. In fact, compari...

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people study, work, and do business, SM Center Sangandaan is set to help members of the community better understand and navigate the technology through a free upskilling session focused on practical AI applications. Dubbed “AI for All,” the learning session will be held on September 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the 2nd Level of SM Center Sangandaan, beside KKV. The session aims to make artificial intelligence more accessible by moving beyond technical jargon and focusing on how AI can be used in everyday work, business, productivity, and career development. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of AI and prompt engineering, while also exploring practical AI applications in the workplace, business, and productivity. The session will likewise tackle responsible and ethical AI use, helping learners understand not only what the technology can do, but also how it should be used. The program will also introduce partici...

MANILA, Philippines — Grab Philippines is giving Filipino teens greater independence while helping parents stay connected to their journeys with the introduction of Grab for Family. The feature enables teenagers aged 13–17 to book rides independently, while giving parents and guardians real-time visibility into their journeys and added safety controls throughout the trip. The growing use of Grab Family Accounts among Filipino households points to the increasing role of shared mobility in everyday family life, with sign-ups more than doubling over the past year. Once onboarded, family members take about 70% more rides in their first month – underscoring the importance of shared access in making everyday mobility more convenient and more efficient for everyone under one roof. With Grab for Family, parents no longer have to choose between giving their teenagers greater freedom and staying informed about their journeys. Once a teen is linked to a Family Account, parents can receive real-t...

Manila, Philippines (September 7, 2026) — HUAWEI continues to push innovation forward and empower modern lifestyles with the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air, designed to redefine what users can accomplish while on the go. Featuring the world’s best screen, intelligent tools, and powerful performance in a remarkably light design, the HUAWEI MatePad Air supports the many ways people work, create, learn, and enjoy for a price that’s easier on the budget. The World’s Best Screen Makes Every Detail Stand Out and Stays Easy on the Eye The HUAWEI MatePad Air boasts an enhanced 12-inch 2.8K Ultra-clear OLED display with PaperMatte technology, giving users a spacious and truly immersive canvas for work, creation, learning, and entertainment. Its ultra-slim 4.69mm bezel creates an edge-to-edge viewing area, allowing users to enjoy a spacious display to see more of their documents, creative projects, and favorite content. With OLED technology, the HUAWEI MatePad Air’s screen renders ric...

PASIG CITY, Philippines (September 7, 2026) – ASUS Philippines (ASUS) today announced a new offer with Google that gives customers who purchase eligible ASUS and ROG laptops access to three months of either Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost i. The offer is designed to help users do more than use AI on a single device. It opens the door to a broader Google AI ecosystem for creating, studying, working, researching, and building, together with expanded cloud storage. A gateway to more of Google's latest AI With this offer, eligible ASUS customers can start exploring more Google AI experiences as soon as they set up a new laptop. As the top-level offering, Google AI Pro unlocks expanded access to Google’s most capable Gemini models and higher usage limits to Google's AI tools that power advanced creative and professional workflows. This plan comes with a massive 5TB of cloud storage. Google AI Plus delivers an accessible entry point to Google’s AI tools, offering e...

Over a hundred delegates from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iloilo City gathered for SME Day Iloilo, organized by PLDT's B2B arm PLDT Enterprise to boost business resilience for SMEs through knowledge-sharing and technology.   Through expert-led sessions from PLDT Enterprise, ePLDT, VITRO, Inc., and Cisco Meraki, the delegates explored technologies shaping the future of business, from 5G and resilient connectivity to data centers and cybersecurity solutions that help protect businesses and ensure continuity. The discussions also tackled applications designed to enhance business operations and reach more customers amid fast-evolving business landscape.   “Our local businesses are an important part of Iloilo City’s progress,” said Atty. Fydah Marie Sabandoh Del Rosario, Head of the Data Assessment and System Management Office of the Iloilo City Government, highlighting the vital role of SMEs in creating jobs, supporting families, and contributing to local economy. “As I...