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Whether it’s shifting to a remote work setup or starting a small business, many people have gotten used to home-based working due to lockdowns brought on by the pandemic. Although companies are already slowly implementing hybrid working that allows employees to go back to the office, some still prefer to stay home and attend virtual meetings in front of their laptops. Lightweight and powerful, the HP ProBook 455 G8 laptop PC promises optimal performance as it’s powered by the latest AMD Ryzen™ PRO 5000 series processor without the bulk That said, people are looking to upgrade their laptops that can handle both their personal and work files, and also lets them do other basic functions like typing and browsing the internet without a hitch. A model worth checking out is the AMD Ryzen™ PRO-powered HP ProBook 455 G8, a laptop PC with reliable hardware and software. Here’s why it has the features that professionals are looking for: Compact and lightweight The laptop has a 15.6” display, but

With schools and universities still implementing blended modules and online classes, having access to the right tools has become essential to maximize learning from home. A powerful, affordable and battery efficient smart phone can make it the best study buddy for cash-strapped students.  Enter the POCO M3 PRO 5G, the latest smart phone in the POCO series packed with the latest technology to make online learning stress-free. Here are some reasons why the POCO M3 Pro 5G is the perfect online learning tool.  Seamless multitasking and app switching with the powerful MediaTek 700 Processor Watching virtual discussions while taking notes and browsing the internet at the same time but worried that your phone might crash? Worry no more as for the first time, POCO is making use of MediaTek Dimensity technology, which offers enhanced overall performance and speed. MediaTek Dimensity 700 and its leading 7nm process provides a flagship-level experience with power efficiency. Switching to other ap

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has provided a dedicated fiber connection to facilitate the vaccination program of the city government at the City College of Angeles and the Angeles National High School.  Converge provides a dedicated fiber connection to facilitate the Angeles City vaccination program at the City College of Angeles and the Angeles National High School.  “We requested for a dedicated line from Converge, and (Converge CEO) Dennis Anthony Uy provided it immediately. Since then, there has been no interruption in our vaccination efforts, and the process has been much quicker,” said Angeles City Mayor Carmelo G. Lazatin Jr.  “As the city that nurtured our company from the very beginning, Angeles City will always hold a special place for Converge. Even as we’ve grown nationwide, our ‘birth city’ is always top of mind. We’re ready to help the local government in their efforts to serve the public better, especially if it involves healthcare,’’ said Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO and Founde

TCI or Telecommunications Connectivity Inc. (TCI), is the joint venture company formed by DITO, Globe and Smart to enable number porting services in compliance with the Mobile Number Portability law. The TCI is the implementing arm for all activities between mobile service providers on one hand and the mobile number portability service provider (or the clearinghouse) on the other. “The entire telco industry and the Philippine government are pushing forward with the same goal of providing Filipinos with better telco services. Aside from encouraging healthier competition amongst the players, MNP also grants Filipinos the freedom to switch to their preferred mobile service provider seamlessly and conveniently. Na walang alinlangan,” said Atty. Adel Tamano, treasurer, Telecommunications Connectivity Inc. chief administrative officer, DITO Telecommunity  A separate entity is required to facilitate decision making and approvals in the various contracts that will be entered into during the co

 More than 50 million citizens — over half the population — do not use any form of online banking. The average person in the Philippines spends more time on the Internet than any other country in the world. Filipinos are online over 11 hours each day, compared to a global average of just six hours. Indeed, with a total population of more than 100 million, 71% of Filipinos are active Internet users, creating the perfect environment to develop the country’s digital economy through Financial Technology (also known as FinTech). Despite being the most active online, more than 50 million Filipinos — over half the population — do not use any form of online banking. According to an official government report published in 2019, only 8% of Filipino adults have an active online account. This, combined with the 97% of Filipinos who still trade in cash, has created increased risks during the global pandemic when in-person interactions are limited. In recent years, Huawei has been collaborating clos

To keep up with the latest innovations that technology can offer to today’s education, Jose Maria College (JMC) partners with telecommunications giant, Huawei, last July 6, 2021 in an agreement to pursue the fifth industrial revolution of educational technology. Through this partnership, students will soon be able to access the most modern educational tools such as state-of-the-art Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Laboratories, Virtual Reality, Smart Campus, etc. According to Ken Sentorias, the JMC Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) Director, the opportunities are limitless because both JMC and Huawei are on the same page of commitment and that is to deliver the latest educational technology. It can be noted that the Philippines is among the countries that is still in the third industrial revolution of educational technology. Students from developed countries such as Japan, China, and the United States are currently the only ones experiencing the fifth in