Data Centers 101: How enterprises benefit from colocation and outsourced IT management

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 14, 2022 No Comments

The data center sector in the Philippines is facing exciting times. Pandemic lockdowns triggered an increased need from local companies to shift servers and Information Technology (IT) equipment from their premises to data centers. Foreign groups are also looking at establishing their facilities in the country.

Recently, Globe entered into a $350-million joint venture partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Ayala Corporation to develop and operate data centers. Globe already has several data centers but believes that the joint venture will help it become a leader in the space. (more…)

m360 exec maps out communication landscape at CEO Summit

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 12, 2022 No Comments

Faster digital adoption has led to a “seismic shift” in the way people communicate and consume information, an executive of the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging platform m360 said at a summit of business leaders held in April.

At the CEO Summit 2022 in Baguio City, m360 COO Ramon Hirang led a discussion on the theme “Generation-less Digital Experience: The Seismic Change in Leadership and Consumer Behavior.”

“There is no doubt that recent events have accelerated digital adoption, and one of the seismic changes that support this behavior is the shift from “digital-natives” only to “generation-less” channel preferences,” he said at the summit, referring to how the pandemic hastened the digital pivot across all fronts. (more…)

Philippines books biggest improvement in 5G download speeds, video experience in Asia

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 9, 2022 No Comments

The Philippines booked the most significant uplift between 5G and 4G download speeds and video experience in the Asia Pacific as it registered 5G mobile technology download speeds of nearly nine times faster than 4G technology, according to the March 2022 Benchmarking the 5G Experience – Asia Pacific report of independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal.

 

It also had the biggest improvement in video experience, with Filipino users enjoying a 33% better video experience on 5G over 4G. The Philippines had an average 5G Download Speed of 136.6 Mbps during the data collection period from November 1, 2021, to January 29, 2022. (more…)

ICTSI partners with Rimini Street to deliver reliability, stability, and efficiency to its global ERP system and enable business growth

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 31, 2022 No Comments

A leading multinational company in the Philippines and one of the world’s top container terminal operators choose Rimini Street software support for SAP to optimize ERP investments and align its ERP roadmap to business priorities

Philippines – March 31, 2022 – Rimini Street, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMNI), a global provider of enterprise software products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software products, and a Salesforce partner, today announced that International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has switched to Rimini Street’s award-winning software support services for SAP. Rimini Street will support business-critical functions such as financials, treasury, asset tracking, equipment maintenance, and repair that powers the entire sea freight business for the Philippines and other ICTSI-operated terminals. (more…)

NTT Ltd. launches its iNTTerconnected positioning, continues to aid businesses amid the pandemic

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 23, 2022 No Comments
  • World-leading global tech solutions provider, NTT Ltd. supports companies with their digital transformation amid the pandemic
  • Merger with DTSI, Dimension Data, and Emerio equipped the company to address challenges brought by the pandemic to businesses today
  • NTT’s cloud management, cybersecurity, data center, network and hybrid workplace solutions services aid businesses in adapting to pandemic working

Manila, Philippines – NTT Ltd., a world-leading global tech solutions provider, has recently announced its iNTTerconnected positioning, highlighting why connections matter now more than ever, as it continues to support businesses amid the pandemic. Its merger with Diversified Technology Systems Inc. Group (DTSI), Dimension Data Philippines, and Emerio have allowed NTT to provide next-level IT solutions, aiding companies in their transition to remote working and accelerating their digital transformation. Through iNTTerconnected, the company aims to bring together people, organizations, and communities, forming a connected world and investing in a future where connection will provide universal access to opportunity.

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Globe expands 5G roaming footprint, onboards Netherlands, Bahrain, New Zealand

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 9, 2022 No Comments

Globe has further expanded its 5G roaming footprint to include the Netherlands, Bahrain, and New Zealand as it continues to explore more partnerships in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific amid gradual economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic. (more…)

SARwAIS Project holds 2nd Stakeholders Meeting

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 4, 2022 No Comments
DOST Officials, stakeholders, and speakers show their current space technology efforts and initiatives at the SARwAIS Stakeholders Meeting 2022

Quezon City, Philippines –In order to apprise our stakeholders of the progress, activities, and efforts of the Synthetic Aperture Radar and Automatic Identification System for Innovative Terrestrial Monitoring and Maritime Surveillance (SARwAIS) Project, an annual Stakeholders Meeting is hereby convened. (more…)

Compete with the best in the region with Shopee Code League

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments

From March 14 to 26, tech enthusiasts can upgrade their programming skills and connect with like-minded individuals from across the region

MANILA, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 – As the digital landscape continues to grow exponentially in the SEA region, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Code League (SCL) to help upskill coders through workshops and challenges designed to enhance programming abilities. This initiative is available to tech coders of all levels from across the region. (more…)