Igloo strengthens MSME support with Growsari partnership, providing insurance to sari-sari stores in the Philippines

From small mom-and-pop shops around the corner, sari-sari stores, and small businesses started by young entrepreneurs, the importance and impact of these micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) cannot be overstated. These businesses account for 99.5% of the total number of companies in the country and employ 62.8% of the workforce. 

Palo Alto Networks at Ignite on Tour Philippines 2024: Secure the way forward with AI-driven security solutions

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, held its flagship event Ignite on Tour in the Philippines on 4 June 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Manila. With the theme Cybersecurity for the AI Era, the event was attended by industry partners, customers, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the increasing impact of artificial intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape alongside evolving threat tactics in the Philippines. 

RELEX Solutions to equip retailers with unified retail and supply chain strategies at the inaugural NRF APAC 2024

At the inaugural National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, RELEX Solutions will showcase a unified solution for the region’s retailers, covering the value chain end-to-end. RELEX will cover all bases and offer retailers strategic advice and easy-to-use software to ensure they stay competitive in an era of economic volatility. The in-booth demos and tangible customer case studies help visitors gain practical knowledge, while the Big Ideas panel with C-level leaders from FairPrice and Accenture offers fresh insights from industry leaders.

Protecting the growing freelancer and gig worker sector with Igloo’s gadget protection

Regional insurtech Igloo, whose mission is to provide insurance for all, believes in protecting this growing workforce segment. Payoneer’s 2022 report on the Philippine freelance market estimates that 1.5 million Filipinos are engaged in freelance work such as content creation and customer service for local and global clients.