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Menarini offers affordable options
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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Italy’s leading research-based pharmaceutical company Menarini is committed to providing Filipino patients with innovative and affordable treatment options for cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death in the Philippines.
“In the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, Menarini focuses on addressing the risk factors, foremost of which is hypertension,” said Ninia Torres, General Manager, A. Menarini Philippines.
Add a commentExperts highlight vildagliptin’s efficacy
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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With their novel mechanism of action, DPP-4 inhibitors such as vildagliptin are an excellent addition to currently-available oral treatments for type 2 diabetes.
This was the key message of local diabetes experts who spoke during the “Efficacy You Can See” Diabetes Summit organized by Novartis Healthcare Philippines in One Esplanade, Pasay City on February 20, 2013. The summit was attended by about 800 local specialists in internal medicine, diabetology, endocrinology, cardiology, and nephrology.
Add a commentCELEBRATING 10TH YEAR IN PH: Acer launches InTENse breed of products for the explorers
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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Acer Philippines, the company that brought us those sleek, ultralight laptops, unveiled yesterday its new inTENse products using different personalities who embody each product’s character.
For those who believe in the power of an intense touch, Acer launches the Aspire R7 notebook, where certain components were repositioned to optimize hand movement. Acer moved the touch pad above the keyboard, smoothly working with the hand movement to and from the screen and pad. Aspire R7 notebook is installed with the latest generation Intel processor so fast and efficient processing will surely get you ahead of others.
Add a commentDell’s profit dives as takeover battle rages
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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SAN FRANCISCO - Dell Inc, the subject of a takeover battle between activist investor Carl Icahn and the company’s billionaire founder, reported a 79 percent slide in profit as personal computer sales continued to shrink.
The disappointing results lend weight to Michael Dell’s effort. The man who started Dell from a college dorm room wants to take the world’s No.3 PC maker private for $24.4 billion, arguing that its transformation into a provider of enterprise computing services, from mainly a computer maker in a shrinking market, is best done away from public scrutiny.
Add a commentPLDT, Samsung bring innovative solutions to SMEs
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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Two technology companies recently partnered to deliver innovative business solutions for the country’s expanding small-and-medium enterprises (SME) market.
The country’s leading telecom service provider PLDT, through its business arm SME Nation, signed a strategic partnership with prominent electronics brand - Samsung. This partnership aims to further empower entrepreneurs today with business-enhancing bundles comprised of cutting-edge broadband and cloud services with the latest IT equipment and smart devices.
Add a commentNew Xbox more than a console for Microsoft
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version, as it seeks a larger share of the $65 billion a year global computer gaming industry.
But the small device faces some big competition from the PlayStation 4 by Sony Corp and the Wii U by Nintendo Co Ltd in a shifting market.
Add a commentGlobe postpaid segment posts double-digit growth in subscriber base, revenues
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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Led by its fully-customizable postpaid plans and the most competitive smartphone offers, Globe Telecom’s postpaid business sustained momentum with double-digit growth in subscriber base and revenues in the first quarter of 2013, with postpaid customer base nearing 2 million.
New communication app hopes to capture bigger Pinoy market
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
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Mobile social communication applications are quickly becoming a must-have for savvy smartphone users on a budget. Using these apps, users can easily send a message or call contacts for free as long as they are connected to the internet.
Some popular communication apps include Viber and Whatsapp, but a newcomer is looking to solidify its place as the social communication app of choice in the Philippine mobile market.
Add a commentIntel strengthens Atom
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
- Written by ANTONIO DELOS REYES
After its entry in the tablet and smartphone segment last year with the release of the Intel Atom System on chip (SoC), microprocessor giant Intel Corp. is strengthening its position in the market with the latest iteration of the Atom powered by a new CPU core called Silvermont and the growing number of gadgets powered by the Clover Trail+ SoC.
The new CPU uses a new semiconductor manufacturing process that shrinks it down from the previous 32nm standard to 22nm.
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