Knowing cybersecurity threats a must for all businesses - Globe Business’ #makeITSafePH provides useful tips and info for all organizations

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Expanding a business’ digital footprint has its tremendous advantages. However, it also comes with inevitable risks. Knowing these risks and cybersecurity threats together with the proper solutions can help organizations be properly educated to ensure the safety of all its sensitive data and resources.

As part of its #makeITsafePH cybersecurity campaign, Globe Business, the information and communications technology arm of Globe Telecom shares the top five cyber threats that business should be looking out for:

Ransomware is a threat that has evolved from invading home or office systems to the cloud. According to MIT Technology Review (www.technologyreview.com), "One big target in 2018 will be cloud computing businesses which house mountains of data for companies. Some also run consumer services such as e-mail and photo libraries.”

Ransomware growth in 2017 topped 2,500 percent, hitting hospitals, private businesses, and individual users. A major concern about ransomware attacks is that it is not limited to personal computers running Windows. Hackers are also targeting Macs and Linux PCs.

Phishing attacks through social engineering is another major threat, this time with individuals as main targets. Hackers use more complex manipulation methods in getting vital information from people who are already confident of their company's IT security. Continuous security education and awareness should also evolve in the workplace.

The rising popularity of cryptocurrencies is another trend that concerns online security officers of big businesses. The threat brought about by it is stealing a hardware's computing power. Hackers will compromise vulnerable systems by targeting its processing capabilities and mining them for cryptocurrencies.

Another threat involves cyber-physical attacks or the hacking of electrical grids, transportation systems, and critical infrastructure in many countries worldwide. 

Meanwhile, the use of password alternatives like multi-factor authentication (MFA) or risk-based authentication will become a trend among many companies. According to International Data Group's companion website CSO Online (www.csoonline.com), many breaches of sensitive online information is due to password-only authentication that's becoming easy targets for hackers. Companies want to increase online security by implementing MFAs or risk-based authentication and this may lead to the decline of password-only authentication use. 

"These days, it is hard to think of a business that is not present online. Advancements in technology have opened doors for enterprises to rely heavily on the internet. However, with almost everyone having access to the Internet, risks of being breached are at an all-time high. This is why we aim to assist enterprises in providing client protection by offering cutting-edge online security solutions," says Peter Manquera, SVP for Globe Enterprise Group.

"Businesses need to be proactive in combatting threats not only to protect their data, but also to make customers feel safe. Security never ends after an attack," he added.

To prevent becoming victims of cybersecurity threats, Globe myBusiness has come up with cost-effective tailor-made solutions which allow businesses to mitigate security threats before they happen. Among these solutions are: Anti-DDOS (distributed denial-of-service) which protects online services by keeping servers up and running; Managed Enterprise Firewall for real-time visibility that allows quick identification and validation of potential threats to the network; and Secure Email Gateway Cloud which eliminates threats before they reach the network and provides centralized email security for all environments, among others.

Also, through the #makeITsafePH campaign, the company provides practical tips and easy-to-digest information about the various threats an organization may face. With this, every client is fully informed and aware of the responsibilities to protect their organization. 

To know more about cybersecurity efforts of Globe Business, please visit  http://business.globe.com.ph/solutions/cybersecurity.html.

Epson reinvents the workplace with smart solutions - Unique design details offer corporate productivity and cost savings

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Epson, a global technology leader, expands its reach in the B2B and corporate space with a smart solutions tour in key areas in the country, including Metro Manila, Naga City and Baguio.

The Epson Solutions and Technology showcase called “Our Innovation Story”, is a culmination of Epson’s leading innovations across print, scan, label, projection and wearable solutions.

The showcase presents Epson’s solutions being integrated into an end-user’s ecosystem across five areas including sales operations, marketing, finance, training and logistics. The showcase highlights how Epson has continued to innovate, design and build the company’s unique products and solutions from development, manufacturing and marketing with the use of the company’s own proprietary technologies.  

“Epson’s vertically integrated innovationapproach leverages our unique core technologies, resulting in efficient, compact and precision technology solutions that solve real-world problems faced by businesses today. It is this unique attention to details that ensures we continue to deliver big differences to our customers’ businesses, providing them with more control and a better quality output”, said Mr. Cris Sanchez, Epson Philippines Head of Sales.

Epson, which started outintroducing quartz crystal accuracy to the wristwatch,is continuously innovating and integrating unique details in its products that address today’s business challenges. 

The guided tour reveals how Epson’s smart solutions can be easily integrated across different environments to achieve process improvements, and promote collaboration and maximize productivity gains. 

Epson’s business partners are shown the different context where they may cross-sell solutions and demonstrate other applications of technologies across real customer settings. End-usersalso explored Epson’s offerings across different products and solutions and widen their horizons to showhow Epson can deliver a smarter, more effective solution for their organization.

Five major areas and important departments in the corporate setting were the focal points in the showcase. These are:

• Sales Operations Department Solutions: Queuing, Self-Service Payment, Mobile POS, Digital Signage via Projectors, Smart Glasses  

• Marketing Department  Solutions: Direct Annotation and print via Interactive projectors & BIJ printer, Color proofing & digital printing onsite with LFP 

• Training Department Solution: Remote training and tiling via Interactive projector & camera, with high-res laser projection in small spaces with use of elbow lens

• Finance Department  Solution: Small workgroup secure printing with RIPs, digital document archival & label printer for asset tagging 

• Logistics Department Solutions: Use of ColorWorks to create digital color labels on-demand; reduction in cost and increased customization, while meeting GHS requirements. Use of smart glasses to improve pick-list process and overall picking accuracy 

Our Innovation Storykicked off in Metro Manila and opened last February 27 in Naga City. The final leg of the Our Innovation Story is set to happen on March 21 in Baguio City. 

Fresh Cell Therapy Brings Treatment to New Heights, Find out why some well known celebrities, leaders, even royalty underwent living cell therapy

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What do Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, Pope Pius XII, US Pres. Harry S. Truman, Prime Minister Charles de Gaulle, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, King Hirohito of Japan, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and German Soccer Player Franz Beckenbauer have in common?

They all underwent an original living cell therapy in the clinic of Prof. Dr. Block or Prof. Dr. Niehans.

 Living Cell Therapy

Dr. Paul Niehans is the father of modern living cell therapy. He injected his first cells in 1931 when he was confronted with an acute case of serious glandular malfunctioning. Years later, Dr. Niehans treated Pope Pius XII who appointed him to the Papal Academy of Sciences in 1955 out of gratitude, making him the successor to Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin.

Dr. Siegfried Block studied under Paul Niehans for many years and started using cell therapy around 60 years ago. He then passed his knowledge and expertise to his daughter, Dr. Petra Block, who later took over running the clinic. For her medical studies, she went to University Munich, Germany and Promotion University Nürnberg-Erlangen, Germany (Dr.med./MD). Since 1987 she was a general doctor, specializing in Gynäkologie and Cell Therapy. She studied Fresh Cell Therapy from 1987 to 1991 under her father. In 1991, she became the medical director of the Fresh Cell Therapy clinic Dr. Block, and the D. Siegfried Block GmbH – Center for Living Cell Therapy.

Her son, Dr. Daniel Block, has been working as the Managing Director since 2009. He studied at Florida International University, Miami USA and at the University of Wuerzburg Germany from 2004 to 2009 major in finance. 

With more than 60 years of experience, D. Siegfried Block GmbH & Clinic Dr. Block keeps its own herd of around 700 mountain sheep exclusively for the gaining of living cells. A living cell therapy means that cells and minute cell unions derived from unborn or young mountain sheep are extracted under clinical conditions in its EU-Certified laboratory, suspended in a natural solution and immediately injected into the patient. Around 85 different organs or parts of organs can be extracted. These new injected organ cells will stimulate, revitalize, and restore a patient’s weakened and damaged organ cells.

D. Siegfried Block GmbH & Clinic Dr. Block is always the top choice when it comes to fresh cell theraphy because of its ancestry of excellence – from Prof. Niehans, to Dr. Siegfried Block, Dr. Petra Block, and Dr. Daniel Block. Likewise, a flock of hand selected mountain sheep which is closed in the female line for over 50 years is monitored by a veterinarian and laboratory analysis.

The clinic is highly distinguished from the others because it is the only clinic that extracts and injects the cells under the highest standards in Lenggries, Germany. The cell extraction is under clinical conditions and immediate injection is required to attain the highest efficiency. It boasts of highly experienced professional team – many members trained by Dr. Siegfried Block himself.

Dr. Siegfried-Block-Straße/Ecke Brauneckstr. 8

•       83661 Lenggries   -  Germany

•       Tel.: +49 (0) 8042  974243

•       Fax: +49 (0) 8042  974244

•       e-mail: mail@frischzellen-kuren.de

•       www.frischzellen-kuren.de

•       www.living-cell-therapy.com

Country Representative (Philippines)

Catherine Joy D Serrano

Mobile: +63 917 824 0786 / +63 2 936 6349

DSBLOCK CELL THERAPY PHILS. CO.

Email: dsblockphils@yahoo.com

           dsblockphils@gmail.com

Office: Room 2407 Vinia Tower, EDSA, Quezon City

Business Partner: Engr. Bombit Bernardo

 Engr. Bombit Bernardo, Dr. Daniel Block, and Catherine Joy Serrano 

When is a Living Cell Therapy indicated:

•       Exhaustion/ Burnout-Syndrome

•       Lack of concentration, Forgetfulness

•       Sleep disorders

•       Disturbed blood supply

•       Low sexual potency, low fertility

•       Hormonal disorders

•       Menstrual disorders

•       Stroke

•       Signs of wear and age, especially on hips, knees, bones, joints and the spine

(Arthritis)  ->  Anti Aging

•       Arteriosclerosis

•       Osteoporosis

•       Developmental disorders, e.g. autism and

down syndrom

•       Cerebral Palsy

•       Aftereffects of a polio

•       Cardiovascular diseases

•       Functional degenerative damage to the

kidneys or the gastro-intestinal tract, chronic

constipation

•       Diabetes I and II disease with resulting conditions

•       Overweight due to glandular disorders

•       Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

•       Parkinson

•       Alzheimer´s disease

•       Hearing problems, Ear diseases

•       Hay fever, nettle rash, allergic skin diseases, allergic rhinitis

•       Bronchial asthma

•       Lung diseases

•       Strengthening of the body´s defence mechanism/ (immune system)

•       Multiple Sclerosis

•       Cancer (as an additional treatment)

•       Muscular Dystrophy

•       Eye diseases (Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration)

•       Anti Aging

Schedule of the 6-day treatment

•       Saturday or Sunday: Arrival

•       Sunday: Electrocardiograms and clinical examinations, control of the individual living cell program

•       Monday: lab tests

•       Tuesday: Living cell injections and afterwards bed rest

•       Wednesday: Day of rest, Blood Test explaination

•       Thursday: after mid-day patients are allowed to

 take short walks outside

•       Friday: Instructions on how the patients should behave after the cure, if necessary lab-tests

•       Saturday: Departure after breakfast

DAIKIN’s Green Initiatives in Disseminating R32 Energy Efficient Air Conditioners to Address Climate Challenges

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As Daikin Airconditioning Philippines (DPH) continuously develop its business operations in various fields, it is Daikin’s mission to proactively develop initiatives to respond to environmental issues. Incorporating environmental initiatives throughout Daikin’s management is a priority.

Daikin's  press conference with the theme - Grow Together, Shine Together was held last March 02, 2018 at the Taft Ballroom, Conrad Manila Hotel, Pasay City. (From left to Right) Daikin Philippines Bart Roa - Deputy Division Manager Sales Operations Division , Jed Caburian - Division Manager Sales Operations Division ,Toshiyuki Tanaka - Vice President , Lee Wai Kok - President , Ogie Quitco - Division Manager After Sales Service Division , Gerry Cortez - Division Manager Human Resources and General Affairs.

Environmental Philosophy: 

To be a Company that Leads in Applying Environmentally Friendly Practices 

In all aspects of the business operations of Daikin, including product development, manufacturing, and sales. Daikin formulates initiative that will sustain and improve the environment. Daikin promotes the development of new products and the innovation of technologies that will lead to a more environmentally healthy world.

To mitigate future global climate change, it is important to take a “the sooner, the better” approach. Early implementation is a key to the further reduction of future environmental impact. As soon as the most balanced and feasible solution for an application is found, Daikin will commercialize and disseminate the technology to contribute to the efforts to tackle the issue of global climate change.

Environmental Action Plan 2020

The Daikin Group positions environmental protection as one of its most important management tasks. Based on DPH’s Fusion 20 strategic management plan, under the formulated Environmental Action Plan 2020, Daikin aims to decrease environmental impact throughout the value chain so that Daikin can achieve sustainable business growth and protect the environment. 

Under Daikin’s Environmental Action Plan 2020, Daikin is taking action based on three pillars: 

1-  provide environmental friendly products and services 

2 - minimize environmental impact through manufacturing and other activities 

3 - expand the Green Heart circle worldwide.

Since air conditioners emit a particularly large amount of CO2 during its lifecycle, Daikin is focusing on disseminating the use of energy-efficient air conditioners and air conditioners that use low-global-warming-potential refrigerants. By penetrating the global market, the Daikin group sold about 6.5Million of RAC units in 48 countries, and about 15 million units with R32 refrigerant sold. Estimated 27 million tons of CO2 emission reduced. By converting to R32, Daikin projected the reduction of global warming impact in 2030 by approximately 800 million tons of CO2.

Daikin has identified R32 as a very beneficial refrigerant for single and multi-split type air conditioners. R32 is the next-generation refrigerant that has highest cooling power, zero ozone depletion potential, and lowest global warming potential versus other refrigerants in the market. When looking for a new airconditioning for any application, Daikin believes that consumers should not consumers should look for R32 inverter. 

Daikin believes that the transition to R32 will help to meet both the HFC phase down schedule and the HCFC phase out schedule of the Montreal Protocol.

Daikin is now in the process of further study to identify a suitable refrigerant for the other applications.

VRV X/A Series 

Exceeding Boundaries with Innovative Energy Savings 

The key to innovative energy saving is to increase efficiency during low-load operation. Using data gathered from actual operation, Daikin discovered that air conditioning systems operate at partial – half or less than of 80% of their annual operation period. This inspired Daikin to develop new technologies to enhance energy efficiency when operating only with few units in a multiple airconditioning system. Utilizing these technologies, Daikin’s new VRV X and VRV A series raise the standards for energy efficiency. By uniting advanced software and hardware technologies these greatly increased the energy saving during actual operation. Daikin newest software technology, the VRT Smart Control.

This VRT smart control, optimizes the compressor speed by calculating the required cooling for the entire system and optimal refrigerant temperature based on data sent by each airconditioning unit. With its air volume control, it reduces compressor load and minimizes operation loss. 

VRT control ensures energy savings and comfortable air conditioning to meet the needs of the consumers.

Daikin’s research and development team continuously improve the VRV system. Incorporating a new hardware technology, a new scroll compressor refrigerant leakage is minimized when operating only with few units in a multiple airconditioning system. Operation loss due to refrigerant leakage is reduced by the new mechanism to ensure stable partial load operation.

For easier installation, Automatic Refrigerant Charge Function automates the charging of the proper refrigerant amount and the closing of shut-off valves with just one press of the switch after pre-charging. Simplified installation eliminates excessive and insufficient refrigerant charge amount due to mistakes in calculation, and this led to higher installation quality.

The VRV X and VRV A is the most advanced air conditioning system in the world and is ideal for large and small spaces.

The Daikin press conference  was hosted by  Christian Centenera Ardiente and organized by R & A Events Specialist by Ricci Ang. 

More information on DAIKIN PHILIPPINES visit www.daikin.com.ph. 

With Sunset Sessions, Let's Chill-out, Wine and Unwind as Cove Manila Launches the Sunset Lounge

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Cove Manila is introducing the newest bar lounge in Entertainment City: the Sunset Lounge.

At Okada Manila, The Sunset Lounge is one of the main areas of Cove Manila, as keeping its reputation as a world-class entertainment space, and in addition to its indoor beach club and nightclub.

The Cove Manila Sunset Lounge

The Sunset Lounge features an intimate view of the Manila Bay sunset, giving guests front-row seats to this spectacular and world-famous sight through Cove Manila’s temperature-controlled dome.

The Cove Manila Sunset Lounge goes beyond being just a hotel lounge or a typical bar as it is launched with Sunset Sessions, a perfect sunset party with chill-out music, artistic performances from Okada Manila’s resident performers World of Wonders, and other live acts specially programmed to ensure that guests not only feel relaxed, but also entertained.

The Sunset Lounge offers an unparalleled place to unwind after a hard day’s work, with Sunset Sessions as the best way to kick back with live music, delicious cocktails, and good food.

The signature cocktails are classic cocktails with a Cove Manila twist. 

• The Cove G’ n T (PHP 400) is Gin Mare blended with grape fruit bitters, olive brine, and finished with tonic water.
• The Spicy Whisky Sour (PHP 500) is Jim Beam, spiced honey water, and celery bitters. 
• El Saraboso (PHP 400) is the finest blackberry liqueur blended with Cazadores Reposado Tequila, apple juice, and agave syrup, finished with ginger ale.

Cove Manila’s Chef de Cuisine, Paul Jean-Baptiste Cottanceau-Pocard crafted the bar menu, serving up elevated bar chow options, including the Choripán (PHP 480), which is Argentinian sausage, sourdough baguette, old-fashioned aioli, salsa criolla, chimichurri, and house-made pickles with French fries on the side; and Cornflake Chicken Fingers (PHP 470), which are marinated cornflake-breaded chicken tenders with parmesan and honey mustard dressing.

Cove Manila launched the Sunset Sessions at the Sunset Lounge in partnership with Hennesy V.S.O.P. Privelege , March 5, 2018.

Sunset Sessions take place from 5 PM to 12 midnight on Sundays to Wednesdays, and from 5 to 10 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, marking the perfect day-to-night transition from sunset cocktails to nightclub drinks.

Happy hour is from 5 to 8 PM, where all drinks are buy one, get one. Group packages are available. For more information, please visit http://covemanila.com and follow the Cove Manila Facebook page.