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Alibaba Cloud to hold first ever ACtivate Philippines Online Conference
It’s happening on May 20, 10 am to 5 pm

[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Grrl Cloud
Get ready for some dreamy synthpop tunes!

Showtime for Stadia cloud gaming service
Google is aiming for a piece of a global video game industry expected to top $150 billion this year by using its cloud computing technology offering rich features without the need for consoles

A hands-on look at Google's Stadia cloud game service
Is its bang as big as its much-advertised buck?

Google enters battle for cloud gaming market
However, analysts say Stadia's outlook is uncertain as its faces rivals such as PlayStation Now in an emerging and highly-competitive market

Berlin, Paris want to create a European digital 'cloud'
Dubbed 'Gaia-X', the project 'aims at setting up a secure and trustworthy data infrastructure for Europe,' says the German economy ministry
Google streaming game service Stadia debuts on November 19
It will be priced at $9.99 per month and compete against Apple Arcade
Google server trouble snarls YouTube, Snapchat
In a statement on its Cloud Platform status page, Google acknowledges the issue, saying it was dealing with 'high levels of network congestion in the eastern USA, affecting multiple services in Google Cloud, G Suite and YouTube'

Video game action heads for the cloud
Computing power in data centers and devices from televisions to smartphones surges and streaming technology advances, providing tools to break blockbuster titles from confines of consoles or personal computers

IBM buys software company Red Hat for $34 billion in bid for cloud dominance
The deal will see IBM acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Red Hat for $190.00 per share in cash, more than $70 above the $116.68 at which Red Hat was trading on close of business Friday

How Google’s innovation will continue beyond its 20th year
One day, a personal fitness tracker might note that a user’s resting heart rate is 15% higher this week than the average over the past six months. From there, Google might offer up research or doctors’ advice about cardiovascular health
Microsoft gets earnings boost from 'cloud'
'Our results this quarter reflect the trust people and organizations are placing in the Microsoft Cloud,' sayschief executive Satya Nadella

WATCH: Scenes from Sagada's 'Concert in the Clouds'
Ely Buendia, Gary Valenciano, and more – here's a look back at Sagada's 'Concert in the Clouds'

Google, Cisco join forces in the cloud
Cisco and Google say they will collaborate to offer ways for applications or services to be deployed, managed, and secured for businesses with a mix of on-premise and cloud capabilities

Joey Ayala, Ely Buendia to perform at Sagada concert
Here are all the artists who will be at 'A Concert in the Clouds'

Microsoft profit rises on shift to cloud computing
The quarterly profit figure of 6 5 B topped Wall Street expectations while the revenue was roughly in line
Microsoft to lay off 'thousands' in reorganization effort – report
An announcement is said to be forthcoming this week Microsoft however did not comment on the reports

5 Films that take you around PH
Need ideas on where to head next? Be inspired to travel the Philippines from north to south with these local films

Cloud boosts Microsoft as it absorbs LinkedIn
The US tech giant s cloud services and productivity suites drive profit in latest earnings reports

VIRAL: Lens-shaped clouds over Kanlaon Volcano amaze netizens
Netizens comment on the beauty of the lenticular clouds or lens shaped clouds that developed over the active volcano

Alibaba revenue in biggest leap since IPO
UPDATED Revenue for the e commerce giant soars to 4 83 billion in the June quarter

Microsoft delivers earnings surprise, stock rises
The tech giant closes out its fiscal year with a 38 rise in profit to 16 8 billion

Cloud Memorials: An online platform to remember the dead
Cloud Memorials is an online venue to memorialize the dearly departed

Amazon Web Services sets up PH office
Amazon Web Services says it set up an office in Manila to further support the rapidly growing customer base across the Philippines

Anyone can try IBM's powerful quantum computer
The company says anyone can run experiments by accessing a website connected to the IBM Cloud

IT revolution crucial to seeing PH through growth crossroads
A new study shows that the country has a rare window of opportunity to spur greater growth but it must focus on innovation

Microsoft testing underwater datacenters
Underwater datacenters could mean savings and faster access to information says Microsoft

Microsoft donates cloud computing 'worth $1 billion'
A philanthropic arm of Microsoft will make the donation during the coming 3 years to 70 000 non profit groups and researchers

Indonesia reopens Bali airport after two-day closure
The airport initially ordered it remain shut until at least Friday morning but conditions improved on Thursday allowing officials to re open it

LIST: Canceled flights to and from Bali
Here s a list of canceled flights following the closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport due to volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani

IN PHOTOS: Tourists stranded, flights canceled in Bali
Authorities had closed the Ngurah Rai International Airport late Tuesday due to a large ash cloud drifting from Mount Rinjani an active volcano on the nearby island of Lombok

Dell buys EMC storage for $67 billion
The purchase the biggest ever takeover in the technology industry will create the world’s largest privately controlled integrated technology company according to Dell Inc

Cloud Nine incident: Filipino surfers refute Australian surfer's story
Local surfers say the incident puts the Philippine surfing scene in a bad light and want to correct the false claims

PH small businesses lure cloud computing giants
The Philippines has a booming economy There is a huge appetite for innovation here and the market is very open to fresh ideas says Microsoft Philippines COO

[Executive Edge] Empowering the Filipino farmer via texting
The Sagip Buhay at Saka provides farmers timely updates to help prevent crop loss due to weather disturbances

Art Writing Workshop in Baguio City
Press Release: Maximum of 15 participants may register for the Art Writing Workshop on July 2015

Bali flights to resume after ash cloud closed airport
Long lines form in the Ngurah Rai International Airport as passengers hope for rescheduled flights

PLDT renews partnership with IBM for cloud services
With the tie up PLDT hopes to further promote cloud use among businesses

DA allocates P15M for cloud seeding in Negros Occidental
The regional agriculture office says P15 million is available to local governments that are affected by the prolonged dry spell

Piso Alcantara almost back to top form, wins Vans Cloud Masters
Edito Piso Alcantara bests local and international opponents despite not being in 100 percent form

Cloud: The great leveler for SMEs
The Asia Cloud Computing Association explains says the Philippines is in a unique position to lead the harmonization of data among ASEAN industries through cloud

Negros Occidental incurs P28M agri losses due to dry spell
The provincial government awaits the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration for cloud seeding operations

#TAMBOLINAW: Conquering Mt Pulag for a cause
Tambolinaw aims to raise funds for the benefit of the Mt Pulag Daycare Center

Stars found forming at Milky Way's outer edge
A team led by Denilso Camargo of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre found giant molecular clouds far outside the central galaxy One of these remote clouds unexpectedly contains two star clusters said the statement

Kristen Stewart makes history, 'Timbuktu' wins big at France's Cesars
Kristen was the first American actress to win a Cesar the French equivalent of the Oscars
MILF returns weapons, Binay allies, Tubbataha damage | The wRap
MILF returns 16 firearms seized from the SAF Senators say the Vice President’s allies may be liable for money laundering The United States pays the Philippines for Tubbataha reef damages

Close call: star whizzed solar system by less than a light year
By the standards of outer space it was the closest call yet recorded: a star that zoomed past our solar system 70 000 years ago at a distance of 8 trillion kilometers

PH climbs to 10th spot in cloud readiness ranking
The business process outsourcing industry plays a big part in the Philippines improved ranking in the Cloud Readiness Index report

14 stunning photos of Siargao, a surfer's paradise
It s time to visit some of the country s beautiful destinations Will you be booking a trip to Siargao soon?

#ShareBaguio: Cordillera a 'fortress of adventure'
Sky running cloud catching and star gazing discover a new Cordillera region
