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Holcim products listed on procurement website for green builders

As the global leader in building solutions LafargeHolcim Group recently unveiled bold plans to further improve environmental performance, local unit Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s cement offerings were listed on an online platform that guides contractors looking for materials and services for green building projects. Holcim Solido, Holcim Excel, and Holcim Wallright, which are designed for infrastructure, general purpose and masonry, are now listed on the Green Building Procurement Hub (Green Building/PH), a website that identifies products, services, and building spaces with green credentials. Green Building/PH is a service provided for the members of the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), an organization that accredits buildings for following or exceeding environmental standards. The company explains on Green Building/PH that Holcim Solido, Holcim Excel and Holcim Wallright are environment friendly because these are produced with lower greenhouse gas emissions and overall car

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Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure

Placed Higher in Ability to Execute and Further in Completeness of Vision Than its Position the Previous Year Fortinet Delivers the Industry’s Most Flexible SD-WAN Solution Fortinet continues to drive innovation of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver an organically developed solution that consolidates advanced routing, self-healing SD-WAN capabilities, and intuitive orchestration with the industry’s most flexible security options via integrated next-generation firewall or SASE-based cloud-delivered security. Fortinet’s dedication to SD-WAN innovation has also resulted in the industry’s most extensive and secure SD-WAN solution, able to be deployed across the home, branch, campus and multi-cloud. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN helps customers realize significant benefits, including: Better user experience: Fortinet customers can dynamically learn and overcome WAN impairments at all edges through comprehensive self-healing SD-WAN capabilities, which are powered by purpose-built ASICs for high

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ePLDT secures partnership with Acronis

With the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, it has become an imperative for enterprises to employ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans to ensure continued operations given these uncertain times. In support, ePLDT - the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, has bolstered its portfolio to cater to businesses via its strategic partnership with Acronis. Globally renowned for setting the standard for cyber protection, Acronis offers its award-winning AI-based Active Protection technology, blockchain-based authentication and unique hybrid-cloud architecture to protect all data in any environment – including physical, virtual, cloud, mobile workloads and applications – all at a low and predictable cost. Both organizations have strengthened their portfolio and footprint following the partnership on marketing and technology. “Part of our mission is to innovate and co-innovate with partners in support of our thrust which is to simplify the complex for our customers. We are pleased to partner w

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Braving the pandemic: The State of BPO Industry in the Philippines

The current global health crisis has brought various changes in the way business process outsourcing (BPO) works—a vital industry that employs more than a million Filipinos and contributing at least nine percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the BPO sector to adjust to new and flexible working practices, especially that most areas in the country remain under community quarantines (CQs) and lockdowns that restrict the mobility of workers. Navigating through disruptions As a vital sector, which remains one of the country’s most dynamic and fastest-growing industries that could potentially secure the country’s economy, BPO is among the few industries that are given exemptions when quarantine measures were first imposed in Luzon last March. BPO firms were allowed to continue their operations provided that they adhere to specific guidelines, such as utilizing a skeleton workforce, maintaining social distancing, using of

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Teleperformance productivity innovation app benefits local and global brands

Teleperformance Philippines, home to a diverse pool of professionals from various disciplines, is among the key drivers of innovation that brands rely on to ensure that the best digital integrated business services are available to support their customers. By enabling companies with state-of-the-art technology that facilitate recovery and growth in a time of crisis, Teleperformance Philippines continues to widen its domestic market. Clients appreciate how the company offers turnkey back-office solutions that allow for secure and fast roll out of work-from-home options. This provides business continuity strength essential for industries in the current environment. “Innovation is a value-add that our clients enjoy in their partnership with us,” noted Teleperformance Philippines Chief Operations Officer Mike Lytle. “As one of the core values – along with Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Commitment which guide our company, the innovative mindset is fostered for the benefit of our

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Impact of Logistics Providers to Different Industries

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, most industries struggled to survive the outbreak, causing numerous businesses to shut down permanently. Among the significant factors contributing to their struggles was the inability to transport, store, and reach valuable goods, equipment, and materials to complete projects and continue business operations. Fortunately, despite the quarantines and lockdowns in some areas in the country, logistics providers remained operational, helping businesses adapt to the disruptions in transporting and storing goods essential to many companies' viability. JP Marzan Project Ventures Inc., one of the leading logistics providers in the country, believes that logistics plays a crucial role in business success and resiliency in every industry, especially during a crisis. The company expounds on other reasons why different industries will significantly benefit from logistics providers. Construction According to a research study, a streamlined logistics pr

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HID Global Introduces HID ELEMENT For Superior Quality, High-Volume Industrial and Financial Card Printing

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, recently unveiled its new HID ELEMENT product line, the industry’s first heavy-duty, fully modular desktop-based card personalization portfolio that establishes a new category for mid-range and high-volume market segments. The portfolio’s enhanced card production capabilities, flexible system architecture and cost-effective deployment model empower organizations to create custom secure ID and financial card production solutions for a variety of use cases and applications.  “From government entities to financial card issuers and service bureaus, customers around the world have unique card personalization and issuance requirements where traditional direct-to-card printers and large production machines may be too cost- or space-prohibitive,” said Craig Sandness, Vice President and Managing Director of Secure Issuance with HID Global. “By bridging the gap between desktop printers and central issuance machines, our HID ELEMENT p

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Shell Livewire Partners with Gov't to Nurture Startup Ecosystem

From digital workflow management to contact tracing mobile apps, technology and innovation have been integral parts of overcoming the challenges presented by COVID-19. To proactively address unforeseen obstacles in the future of the pandemic, the Philippine government called upon innovators and startups to collaborate with them during the launch of Shell’s Livewire platform on Friday, September 25. Shell Livewire is the energy company’s global enterprise development program. Since 1982, it has supported more than 1,300 businesses in 20 countries execute their innovative ideas through connecting them to mentorship, technical expertise, financial assistance, , and the inclusion in Shell’s supply chain. “New ideas are what drive the future of nation-building, but many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to make those ideas a reality without the right support,” said Shell Vice President for External and Government Relations Serge Bernal. “In many cases the resources are there, but they can

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Discover 4 ways how you can use Twitter as an educational tool

Twitter is where you can find all the latest in #WhatsHappening on various topics around the world. You can get updates and new knowledge on current trends, events, and even about education. In fact, there were close to 600,000 education-related Tweets in the Philippines within the past three months. At first thought, people might not think of Twitter as a learning tool. But as a place for conversation and real-time info, it can actually be a helpful tool for students, teachers, or parents to enhance or supplement their blended learning. Here are four tips and tricks on how to maximize the use of Twitter for educational purposes. 1. Use Topics to see education-related Tweets on your timeline People on Twitter talk about anything under the sun, and this includes education-related topics such as Language, Architecture, Chemistry and a multitude of interests and fields of study which can help students and teachers alike to gather new information and other insights or tips in learning

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ePLDT joins Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, bolsters digital pivot for PH biz

ePLDT, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, further enhances its portfolio of digital offerings for businesses amid prevalence of remote work arrangements, resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program, ePLDT is able to address the increasing needs of organizations for cost-efficient online work tools with Google Cloud's cloud-based​ ​SaaS collaboration and productivity application G Suite and Chrome Enterprise. This partnership boosts PLDT Enterprise’s continuous efforts to strengthen its cloud expertise, with ePLDT integrating Google Cloud products into its end-to-end ICT solutions offerings. Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups says, “We prioritize our customers’ needs and requirements. Working with G Suite fortifies ePLDT’s expertise and capabilities as we create new opportunities for our customers and expand what is possible in the cloud.” According to Google Cloud, th

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