Engineering Innovation - German-Engineered Covid-19 Killing Pipes for your Homes Now in the Philippines

We live in a time where it is of the utmost importance that we prioritize health above all. With all the viral scares that have recently plagued the world, we need to make sure that our homes and workspaces are built to be safe from viruses and bacteria down from its very foundation. Having a clean and safe waterline system in our homes and offices already helps reduce instances of people getting sick. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that safe and sufficient water facilitates the practice of hygiene, which is a key measure to prevent not only diarrhoeal diseases, but acute respiratory infections and numerous neglected tropical diseases. 

But, as with most often the case, the clean and safe water from the source could get contaminated via the delivery system – in our pipes. If the piping isn’t up to standard, there’s a very high chance that we can all still get very sick.  

With that in mind, we are proud to announce that Vesbo PP-R BioCote Antimicrobial Pipes has become the only state-of-the-art German waterline pipe that has been proven and certified to destroy microbes such as viruses and bacteria – making it the pipe of choice of architects, developers, and medical institutions. This is another pioneering innovation of the firm and the first in the world. With a waterline system as sophisticated and “future-proof” as this one, Vesbo is helping raise the overall global health standard. 

At the beginning of the Pandemic, people have been scrambling to make sense of things. Now that we are finally through the worst of it, we have the opportunity to learn from this and start future-proofing our projects. This is what Vesbo BioCote Pipes can do for you and how it plays an integral part with building for the future. By integrating safety measures like this, your future space is ready should another viral emergency comparable to COVID arises once again. 

Making our spaces secure against viral and bacterial health risks starts with something as basic and structural as our pipelines. With our pipes delivering such an essential need as water, having a health safeguard allows us to rest easier in our homes and offices. Vesbo Pipes does this by warding off microbes and not just bacteria. Anti-bacterial simply deals with bacteria. Vesbo Pipes takes this a step further by being Anti-microbial which means that it is effective against a wide spectrum of microbes – such as Bacteria, Mold, Fungi, Protozoan, Algae, and Virus (Covid-19 and its many variants included). 

This feat was achieved by Vesbo in a $10 Million joint-Engineering project with Biocote to develop pipes that have been formulated with anti-microbial additives. With an R&D of over 5 years, these pipes were then tested according to the ISO 22196 standard and were shown to have a remarkable effectiveness level for its antimicrobial effect on a wide range of microbes without degrading in time. Vesbo PP-R BioCote Antimicrobial Pipes have shown to eradicate and reduce the presence of viruses, bacteria, and mold by up to 99.99% while also minimizing staining and bad odors. This is in effect whether the pipes are in storage or are already in-use. The partnership with Biocote also means that these pipes are certified by the HACCP International’s Food Safety Certification. 

With that kind of protection at such a structural level, not only does this give you the peace of mind you need when coming in contact with your water but it also reassures you that your water is safe for drinking which does save you time and/or effort in the long run. Plus, Vebso assures that these pipes will last more than a lifetime compared to standard piping systems in the market to date making it the most ideal choice for your homes and building projects. 

Get longer-lasting pipes, and safe water for you and your loved ones. Be sure to have your water protected with Vesbo PP-R BioCote Antimicrobial Pipes. To know more and to see what pipes are available, please check out our website at https://vesbo.com/vesbo-anti-microbial/ and https://www.techglobal.com.ph/products/vesbo/ . Vesbo PP-R BioCote Antimicrobial Pipes is officially and exclusively distributed by Techglobal Incorporated.

Palo Alto Networks Makes AI-Powered OT Security Easy to Adopt for Its 61,000+ Network Security Customers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The usage and connectivity of operational technology (OT) are rapidly growing as are the number of cyberattacks on OT environments. These attacks can disrupt operations, causing damage that can reach far beyond revenue and reputation to the supply chain, human safety, and critical infrastructure. To help companies keep their OT environments secure, Palo Alto Networks today introduced the most comprehensive Zero Trust OT Security solution. 

A key component of the solution is the new cloud-delivered Industrial OT Security service, which can be easily enabled — without the need to install additional sensors — by any of the 61,000+ active customers of Palo Alto Networks network security products: hardware and software Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Prisma SASE. Built on an AI-powered foundation with ease of deployment in mind, the new solution enables customers to secure their OT environments from the most sophisticated threats while simplifying their operations. 

OT devices can be hard to secure because many lack built-in security and were not designed to be patched. In addition, high uptime requirements limit the ability to do regular security maintenance. OT environments are also at risk as organizations adopt new technologies like 5G, which enable mass connectivity, and open up remote access. 

“Most OT security solutions in the market fall short because they can’t identify all the assets and can only alert but don’t prevent threats. This leads to a patchwork of siloed security technologies, which can lead to security gaps,” said Anand Oswal, SVP, network security at Palo Alto Networks. “Our OT Security solution is designed to help organizations stay secure through granular visibility and effective inline security while meeting their availability and uptime requirements.”

Using the industry’s first ML-powered OT visibility engine, the Industrial OT Security service recognizes hundreds of unique OT device profiles, over 1,000 OT/Industrial Control System (ICS) applications, and has hundreds of distinct OT threat signatures to help protect these hard-to-secure assets. A notable feature of the service is its ability to help security teams proactively understand risk and apply controls. It continuously observes, categorizes and visualizes asset behavior so anomalies can be discovered immediately and addressed with firewall policy.

“As industrial OT systems and IT systems become more interconnected, so does the size of the attack surface available to the adversary. Defending against increasingly sophisticated threats requires expanded security strategies that can provide visibility, context, and Zero Trust capabilities across both OT and IT networks, devices, applications, and users,” said Dave Gruber, principal analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. “The Palo Alto Networks solution embraces this unified security model, promising to help protect complex OT environments.” 

“Manufacturing has come into the crosshairs of many recent cyberattacks. Palo Alto Networks Industrial OT Security is a must-have to ensure security best practices are in place,” said Jared Mendenhall, director, Information Security, Impossible Foods. “We look forward to Palo Alto Networks’ dedicated OT Security solution to help us further secure our manufacturing plant, remote operations, and realize our broader Zero Trust vision.” 

The Zero Trust OT Security solution secures multiple OT use cases with consistent Zero Trust policies, all managed centrally: 

• OT assets and networks using Palo Alto Networks NGFWs, along with the new Industrial OT Security service.

• Remote access using Prisma SASE.

• 5G-connected devices using NGFWs with Palo Alto Networks 5G-Native Security.

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Availability

Palo Alto Networks Zero Trust OT Security solution and Industrial OT Security service will be available in March.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s cybersecurity leader. We innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. We provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Our best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying our products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, we’re committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. It’s what makes us the cybersecurity partner of choice.

At Palo Alto Networks, we’re committed to bringing together the very best people in service of our mission, so we’re also proud to be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces (2021 and 2022), Comparably Best Companies for Diversity (2021), and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ Equality (2022). For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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Get all New HONOR X7a and MagicBook X Laptops with HONOR gifts up to 40% off at 3.3 Mega Sale

Manila, Philippines, March 1, 2023 – Leading smart devices provider, HONOR Philippines, has announced their exciting deals for the 3.3 Mega Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok, and the best part is, the newly-launched HONOR X7a and MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 are included!

“We are very thankful for the reception of HONOR fans with all the devices we have launched, so we want to take every chance we can get to give back. This coming 3.3 Mega Sale, we’re throwing in great deals even for our new HONOR X7a and MagicBook X laptops,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

3.3 Mega Sale

HONOR Philippines unveiled great deals for Lazada Epic 11th Birthday Sale starting from March 3 to 7, 2023. You can get the all-new HONOR X7a and MagicBook X laptops alongside HONOR X9a 5G, X6, X7, X8, X9, HONOR 70, and HONOR Pad 8 with up to Php 1,500 discount! Shoppers will also enjoy FREE Shipping Vouchers and Freebies worth up to Php 3,990. Another Lazada-exclusive deal; HONOR Gift Bluetooth Speaker, HONOR Gift Earbuds, and HONOR X3 Lite will finally be available for up to 40% discount.

The same exciting promo and discounts for devices apply to Shopee and TikTok on March 3, 2023 only. Shop now on HONOR’s official online stores at Lazada (http://bit.ly/3J2eJXP), Shopee (http://bit.ly/3J1Zv5n), and Tiktok Shop (http://bit.ly/3IMaizo).

HONOR X7a Specs

HONOR X7a strikes the right balance between mobility and battery life, packing in a super powerful battery that could last for 3 days, a TÜV Rheinland certified eye-protection FullView Screen, and a quad camera module within its 8.27mm slim body. All of these stunning features for an affordable of Php7,990 which makes it currently the most price-competitive 6000mAh battery phone in its price range.

HONOR MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 Specs

Powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and HONOR MagicBook X 15 deliver an upgraded performance, enabling users to run multiple tasks at the same time at incredible speeds, offering greater productivity.   Ensuring an uninterrupted experience while gaming, the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and HONOR MagicBook X 15 come with an advanced Supersized Cooling Fan, enabling efficient heat dissipation to maintain a manageable temperature even during long periods of use. Along with a massive 56Wh battery, users can enjoy up to 9.9 hours of local 1080p video playback or 9.2 hours of webpage browsing on a single full charge. Available in stunning Space Gray and Mystic Silver, you can get the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and X 15 at Php 29,990 and Php 37,990 respectively.

Stay tuned for more information and announcements at HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

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About HONOR 

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.