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Dell vs HPE vs Lenovo: Which Server Is Right for Your Philippine Business in 2026?
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Dell vs HPE vs Lenovo: Which Server Is Right for Your Philippine Business in 2026?

DRAM prices are 7–8× what they were two years ago and no correction is expected until 2027. Dell, HPE, and Lenovo each serve a different type of buyer. Here's how to choose — and when a certified refurbished server is the smarter decision.

25 May 20268 min read
Cisco Meraki vs Ubiquiti UniFi: The Real Cost for Philippine Offices in 2026
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Cisco Meraki vs Ubiquiti UniFi: The Real Cost for Philippine Offices in 2026

A 25-person office running Cisco Meraki costs approximately $8,600 over five years. The equivalent Ubiquiti UniFi setup costs $2,150. Both are Wi-Fi 7-ready in 2026. Here's how to make the right call for your business.

25 May 20267 min read
NVIDIA Rubin Is in Production: What Philippine Server Buyers Should Know
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NVIDIA Rubin Is in Production: What Philippine Server Buyers Should Know

NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform delivers 3–4× the compute density of Blackwell with 10× lower cost per token for inference. Dell and HPE servers arrive in H2 2026. Here's what Philippine enterprises evaluating AI server infrastructure need to understand before their next refresh.

20 May 20267 min read
How to Upgrade Your Office to Wi-Fi 7 Without Wasting Budget
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How to Upgrade Your Office to Wi-Fi 7 Without Wasting Budget

Wi-Fi 7 is 2026's biggest enterprise networking shift — but most office upgrades fail because the switch infrastructure and PoE budget are overlooked. Here's how to do it right.

15 May 20268 min read
How to Set Up a NAS Backup Server for Your Philippine SME
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How to Set Up a NAS Backup Server for Your Philippine SME

A NAS gives Philippine SMEs an affordable, on-premise backup layer that survives ransomware, hardware failures, and accidental deletions. Here's how to set one up correctly from day one.

15 May 20268 min read
MacBook Neo Is Now in the Philippines — Here's What You Need to Know
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MacBook Neo Is Now in the Philippines — Here's What You Need to Know

Apple's first budget MacBook lands in the Philippines at ₱39,990. Powered by the A18 Pro chip with Apple Intelligence built in, here is what the MacBook Neo means for Filipino buyers and businesses.

24 April 20266 min read
Enterprise Networking in the Philippines: Cisco, Fortinet, and HPE Aruba Compared
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Enterprise Networking in the Philippines: Cisco, Fortinet, and HPE Aruba Compared

Enterprise networking in the Philippines in 2026 is not a commodity purchase. Cisco, Fortinet, and HPE Aruba each serve different environments, budgets, and operational models — here is how they compare.

11 April 20265 min read
Dell vs HPE Rack Servers: Philippine Enterprise Buyer's Guide 2026
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Dell vs HPE Rack Servers: Philippine Enterprise Buyer's Guide 2026

Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant are the two dominant enterprise rack server lines available in the Philippines. Here is how they compare on performance, management, and total cost of ownership.

11 April 20265 min read
Enterprise Servers for the Philippine Market: Dell, HP, and Lenovo Compared
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Enterprise Servers for the Philippine Market: Dell, HP, and Lenovo Compared

Whether you are an SME scaling beyond shared hosting or an enterprise refreshing ageing infrastructure, choosing the right server vendor matters. Here is how Dell, HP, and Lenovo stack up for Philippine businesses in 2026 — with local availability, support, and company-size fit.

9 April 20267 min read