HP introduced its first business Ultrabook, which features a thin and light design, strong security options and a responsive solid-state hard drive for the ultimate mobile experience.

Microsoft released the Kinect for Windows SDK and hardware, allowing for new PC applications that are controlled by voice and gestures

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCSI), a leading provider of Web security and WAN optimization solutions, has announced that it has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers1 by research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc.

CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, the most established infocomm technology (ICT) and media communications event of its kind in Asia, is poised to return with a large showing.

Following its appointment as a Fortinet Distributor, MSI-ECS hosted a thanksgiving dinner to more than 100 channel partners last January 17, 2012 at the Dusit Thai Hotel, Makati City.

Schneider Electric (SE), a global specialist in energy management, strengthened its partnership with Uni Cabwire Industries, Inc. (UC), a major supplier and distributor of cabling products, by hosting an Endorsed Installer Training recently in Pasay City.

To keep up with the growing demand for smartphones and mobile internet use in the Philippines, Globe Telecom has beefed up its portfolio of smartphone plans with unlimited access to mobile browsing.

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) has announced the findings of its January Symantec Intelligence Report, which shows that spammers are using holidays and major events to make their mail more appealing.

Having spent much of the year battling data breaches that led to huge information and financial loss, the security industry was likely relieved to see 2011 come to a close. In its annual threat roundup report, Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) wraps 2011 as “The Year of Data Breaches,” after witnessing large, well-known companies succumb to targeted data breach attacks that not only stained reputations, but caused them significant collateral damage.
Authored by Trend Micro threat researchers, this year’s report revisits past predictions, and summarizes notable threat incidents and security wins throughout 2011.
The mobile threat landscape reached new levels of maturity in 2011. Trend Micro threat researchers tracked a staggering spike in the volume of mobile malware, especially those targeting the Android platform. RuFraud and DroidDreamLight — just two of the most notorious Android malware variants — took much of the spotlight, causing millions of users lost data and money.

As part of its CSR initiative, MSI-ECS donates PhP100,000 last January 24, 2012 to Tulay Ng Kabataan Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Quezon City to support its cause of providing shelter and taking care of street children in Metro Manila.