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Why You Need to Update Your Password

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3 min read

For many of us, our digital devices are our life. Or at least our lifeline to participating in broader society. Our computers are offices, our phones are wallets, and our smartwatches can even open the doors to our homes. Controlling who has regular access to these devices is more important than ever! This is why […]
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7 steps to protect yourself from malware

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5 min read

We would all like to believe the internet is safe – that everyone browsing the world wide web has good intentions and acts in our best interest. Unfortunately there is no denying that criminals are also online – trying to make money (and trouble) with little regard for the welfare of others. In the previous […]
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How Malware Attacks Can Cost Your Business Big

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The internet is everywhere, and as our digital lives become ever more important, so too has our need to stay safe and secure online. Cybersecurity has become a major cornerstone of the digital landscape, and malware has become big business. In this second article on information security, we will take a closer look at what […]
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Getting Started with Information Security – Digital Threats to Your Business

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6 min read

The internet has brought the whole world to our fingertips, and businesses that can best leverage the competitive advantages of the internet have quickly risen to the top. Businesses aren’t the only ones adapting however – crime has also gone digital, and your information is a prime target. Access to the private data of businesses […]
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How it Works: Global Internet Rankings

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4 min read

The internet may be one of the largest shared infrastructure networks in the world, but the strength of those networks is not shared equally. Depending on where you are in the world, your internet experience can be vastly different; download speed, latency, and available bandwidth can all be affected by your location. So how do […]
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How does the internet handle traffic surges during a pandemic?

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3 min read

When the world went into lockdown back in early 2020, internet service providers were faced with the challenge of providing business quality internet to nearly every home, in every major city on the planet. This sudden surge of traffic from previously basic connections caused a ripple of worry over the resilience of the networks that […]
Business in the Philippines 

5 apps every SME business needs in 2021

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4 min read

Managing your business needs is never an easy task. As more and more of our work life is shifting to the online world, keeping up with the competition means having the best digital presence and workflow possible. The best business apps make it easier to manage various aspects of your business, keep your operations running […]
Business in the Philippines 

The Future of Fintech in the Philippines

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3 min read

2020 was a year of rapid growth for digital industries. Perhaps the largest growth area of all these industries was Financial Technology (or fintech for short). With consumers learning to function without physical cash (and reluctant to use it when they have the choice), digital payments have become the primary method of transaction for many […]
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What’s Workspace Virtualization and How Does It Keep Your Business Up-to-Date?

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3 min read

Being able to perform your job anywhere in the world has become crucial for business survival, especially in the age of Covid. While some of us managed to get by with an email address and the occasional video conference, most employees are demanding more from their devices, and small businesses are struggling to keep up. […]
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4 Tech Trends for Small Businesses in the Philippines

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2 min read

The digital world is always changing, with new technologies, new apps and new behaviours seeming to pop up near constantly.  In 2020 we saw some major shake ups in how businesses and consumers used the internet, particularly with the dramatic shift to working from home and the rise of video conferencing.  Hopefully 2021 won’t be […]